“In August 2014, the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan made a similar vow, promising to end terrorist attacks in Nigeria by December of that year.” This vow will likely turn out the same way. Boko Haram, or as it has renamed itself, the Islamic State in West Africa, enjoys significant support among Muslims in […]
Nigeria: “Boko Haram marked me for death because I converted to Christianity”
A hadith depicts Muhammad saying: “Whoever changed his Islamic religion, then kill him” (Bukhari 9.84.57). The death penalty for apostasy is part of Islamic law according to all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence. This is still the position of all the schools of Islamic jurisprudence, both Sunni and Shi’ite. Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the most renowned […]
Nigeria: Islamic State murder 85 in series of jihad bombings
But…but…a kid brought a clock to school! But…but…Islamophobia! Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State several months ago, and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa. “Maiduguri, NE Nigeria, bomb blasts: residents claim 85 dead,” AFP, September 21, 2015: MAIDUGURI (NIGERIA) (AFP) – Locals in Maiduguri, northeast Nigeria, on Monday said […]
Nigeria Muslim leader: “We are running our caliphate, our Islamic caliphate. We follow the Koran.”
Boko Haram’s caliphate is that of the Islamic State. Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State several months ago, and renamed itself the Islamic State in West Africa. It would be refreshing if some moderate Muslim leader in the West would explain to us exactly how Shekau (or his “clone”) and his group are […]
Cameroon: Muslims murder 30 in jihad martyrdom suicide attacks at market and military camp
This is probably the work of Boko Haram, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa. “Double suicide attack kills 30 in north Cameroon,” AFP, September 3, 2015: At least 30 people were killed in the far north of Cameroon on Thursday in two […]
Nigeria: Up to 150 drowned, shot dead fleeing the Islamic State
Savagery: “They opened fire instantly, which forced residents to flee. They shot a number of people. Unfortunately many residents who tried to flee plunged into the river which is full from the rain. Many drowned.” Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and later changed its name to the Islamic State in […]
Islamic State in Nigeria murders 47 with bomb in crowded market
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and in April renamed itself the Islamic State in West Africa. They have been driven back from some of the territory they controlled at the beginning of this year, but are still able to commit mass murder for their bloodthirsty god. “Blast kills around 50 […]
Islamic State in West Africa slits the throats of 16 Christian fishermen
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last April. The murder of these 29 Christians will pass unnoticed by their brethren in the West, since, you know, talking about it could harm “Muslim-Christian dialogue.” The weak and pusillanimous Christian leaders of […]
Nigeria: Islamic State in West Africa murders 29 villagers in Christian enclaves
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa last April. The murder of these 29 Christians will pass unnoticed by their brethren in the West, since, you know, talking about it could harm “Muslim-Christian dialogue.” The weak and pusillanimous Christian leaders of […]
Fierce fighting between Chadian army and Islamic State in West Africa
Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State last February, and changed its name to the Islamic State in West Africa in April. Now it threatens Chad as well as Nigeria. “Fierce fighting erupts between Chadian army and Boko Haram,” AFP, July 28, 2015: Heavy fighting pitted the Chadian army on Monday against insurgents from […]