Exposing the role that Islamic jihad theology and ideology play in the modern global conflicts

U.S. State Dept. on jailed Afghan rape victim: “We expect Afghan prosecutors to properly apply the law while also upholding Gulnaz’s rights”

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Here is the problem: even at face value, the statement is vague and non-committal, but while those words would mean one thing in the American legal system, they mean quite another in Afghanistan. Officials surely believed they were properly applying the law and upholding Gulnaz’ “rights.” The question becomes: whose law is being applied? Sharia […]

Pakistani Hindu: “Sexual assault, forced conversion, abduction and humiliation is all this country has given us”

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Pakistani authorities turn a blind eye to the plight of religious minorities now, but the same people who torment minorities in the name of Islamic piety will knock on the door in Islamabad when they are strong enough. Then it will be a crisis. “Scarred and scared, these Pakistani Hindus seek refuge in India,” from […]

Afghanistan: Senior jihadist commander responsible for NATO deaths given amnesty, now head of Kandahar’s Islamic Affairs Department

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To land a gig like that, are they sure he has been miraculously cured of his “misunderstanding” of Islam? He does not sound terribly remorseful below in spite of hitting a few talking points. In fact, it sounds like he is bragging. More on this story. “Insurgent commander who planned bomb attacks that ‘blew soliders […]

U.K.: Lebanese Christian worker at Heathrow files suit after being harassed by Muslim co-workers, fired over their accusations

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“It comes amid growing concern among some Christians that their faith is being marginalised.” “She said that she was the subject of a complaint by an Islamic colleague which was specious and that when she raised her own concerns as a Christian, she was the one who was dismissed.” “The law seems to be on […]

Libya’s new regime offers weapons, possibly fighters to Syrian rebels

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The Great Libyan Jihadist Garage Sale ships long-distance. “Libya’s new rulers offer weapons to Syrian rebels,” by Ruth Shurlock for the Telegraph, November 25: Syrian rebels held secret talks with Libya’s new authorities on Friday, aiming to secure weapons and money for their insurgency against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, The Daily Telegraph has learned. At […]

Senior official: NATO air attack on Pakistani troops was in self-defense

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“A more troubling explanation would be that insurgents in the area were operating under the nose of Pakistani security forces.” It could be a tragic accident, but unfortunately, there is also ample precedent for such allegations. An update on this story. “Nato air attack on Pakistani troops was self-defence, says senior western official,” by Jon […]

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood “sure of election victory,” showing its true colors

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We tried to tell you. Parliamentary elections start tomorrow; fasten your seatbelts. There are also more details below on the Muslim Brotherhood rally in Cairo, where participants vowed to “kill all the Jews.” “Muslim Brotherhood sure of election victory as Tahrir unrest lingers,” by Anshel Pfeffer for Haaretz, November 26: CAIRO – A protester was […]

Algeria: “Radical Islamist” set to create new political party

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“To be baptized the Justice and Development Front.” There’s an ironic choice of words. If they have their way where freedom of conscience is concerned, that might be just about the only baptism in Algeria. “Algeria radical Islamist to create new party,” from Agence France-Presse, November 26: Former presidential candidate in Algeria and radical Islamist […]

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