Iraq, Pakistan, and now Nigeria: inaction abounds. An update on this story. “Christians in Nigeria Decry Police Inaction in Church Burnings,” by Lekan Otufodunrin for Compass Direct News, March 2: LAGOS, Nigeria (CDN) — The head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Zamfara state told Compass that he was disappointed in the lack […]
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U.K. to ban al-Shabaab jihadist group
Good idea: “A ban would make membership in the group a criminal offense and would mean it could not lawfully raise money or conduct other activities on British soil.” “Britain to Ban Somali Islamic Militant Group,” from Voice of America, March 1: The British government says it is banning the Somali militant group, al-Shabab and […]
Australian nationals under surveillance for connections to Yemeni jihadists
Yemen: Where the elite meet to “misunderstand” Islam. “Growing Yemen links alarm anti-terror squad,” for The Australian, March 1 (thanks to Sr. Soph): Counter-terrorism agencies are increasingly concerned about deepening links between a group of Australians under surveillance because of their connections with the Sydney terror cell and Islamic militants in Yemen, widely regarded as […]
Pakistani archbishop criticizes government’s “lethargic” attitude to Taliban’s persecution of non-Muslims
If Pakistan responds at all, it will be to say they’re doing everything they can (no, really), but Islam is tolerant anyway (again, no, really). “Church points out government’s lethargic attitude towards Taliban’s elimination of religious minorities,” from Fides, February 26 (thanks to Twostellas): Lahore (Agenzia Fides) – Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha, President of the Bishops’ […]
Jerusalem: Muslims throw stones at visitors, Israeli police following rumors of Jewish takeover of shrine
So-called “defensive jihad” in search of an excuse. “Israeli Police Clash With Stone Throwers,” by Ethan Bronner for the New York Times, February 28: JERUSALEM — Israeli police officers in Jerusalem entered the plaza containing Al Aksa Mosque on Sunday after Palestinian youths barricaded inside threw stones at visitors they believed to be radical Jewish […]
Iranian Revolutionary Guards deputy threatens… a bunch of people
And he wonders why no one likes Iran’s nuclear program. “Iran says can cut energy to Europe, hit enemies,” from Reuters, February 28: Iran is locked in dispute with the United States and its allies over its nuclear energy programme which Western countries fear is aimed at allowing Iran the chance to develop nuclear weapons. […]
Toronto’s York University: Flagrant double standards favor anti-Israel events
This writer hits the nail on the head: “Since the anti-Israel people might use violence, the speech of the pro-Israel people must be limited. On the other hand, since the pro-Israel people do not use violence, the speech of the anti-Israel people can proceed without restraint.” That’s exactly what’s going on, official denials notwithstanding. “Something’s […]
“War is deceit,” except when you don’t have your story straight
Caught. “Muslim leader implodes on air: Key critic of Rep. Sue Myrick exposed as radical by radio jock,” from WorldNetDaily, February 28 (thanks to all who sent this in): A Muslim leader who has tried to portray the founder of the Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus in Washington as an extremist “hatemonger” was himself exposed as an […]
Thug-In-Chief: Existence of Israel is insult to entire humanity
No. The existence of his genocidal, hateful regime, and his ideology of subjugation, violence, and hatred — that’s an insult to all of humanity. Note also the projection: he represents an expansionist, supremacist doctrine, as he himself has avowed, and he attributes this world-conquering imperative to Israel. “Existence of Zionist regime an insult to humanity, […]
Iran intel top dog urges “media intifada” against Israel
You mean, as opposed to the one they’re already waging? “Iran Spy Chief Urges Media Intifada Against Israel,” from Eurasia Review, February 28: Iran’s Minister of Intelligence, Heidar Moslehi on Sunday urged Muslim nations to set up a ‘Media Intifada’ against Israel, the state news agency ILNA reported. Addressing the ‘National-Islamic solidarity for the future […]