The persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt is practically a daily news topic here at Jihad Watch, and so this example of Islamic supremacist obfuscation, claiming of victim status, and displacement of responsibility is particularly egregious. “Egyptian Sheikh: ‘Muslims Have Fewer Rights than Christians,’” from Translating Jihad, March 2: Khalid al-Jundi: “Whoever Does Not Consider […]
Egyptian Muslim cleric: “Brothers, we pray to Allah that we be terrorists, if terror means Jihad for the sake of Allah”
Recently there was some controversy over whether Joseph Stack’s flying an airplane into a building in Texas ought to be called “terrorism.” CAIR was complaining that only Muslims are ever labeled terrorists, which of course is patently false, but in any case I think the whole discussion was based on false premises. Anyone can apply […]
Time magazine runs story on human rights in Egypt with no mention of Copts’ or women’s rights
No, this story is all about the Muslim Brotherhood — presented as an innocent party with no nefarious agenda. Just pious, disenfranchised, moderate folks. The focus of the story is the general silence on the part of the U.S. regarding the behavior of its “friend and ally” in this regard. A story about the shadiness […]
Egypt state security tortures Christian youth
And to whom can they turn to complain, when the government is torturing them and the global human rights organizations are indifferent? “Egyptian State Security Accused of Torturing Christian Youth, by Mary Abdelmassih for AINA, February 23 (thanks to Joseph): (AINA) — Egyptian State Security has been accused by lawyers, rights activists and victims’ families […]
Islamic supremacists murder another Copt in Egypt, outside building Muslims feared would be used as a church
Will the Islamophobia never end? “Another Copt Killed as Alleged Shooters Plead Not Guilty in Egypt,” from Compass Direct News, February 16: ISTANBUL, February 16 (CDN) — Three men accused of killing six Coptic worshipers and a security guard pleaded not guilty on Saturday (Feb. 13) as the Coptic community mourned the loss of yet […]
Inept jihadi throws suitcase bomb at Cairo synagogue
…out the window of his hotel room. “Makeshift bomb thrown at Cairo synagogue, no dead,” from Associated Press, February 21 (thanks to all who sent this in): CAIRO – A man hurled a suitcase containing a makeshift bomb at Cairo’s main downtown synagogue in the early hours Sunday morning, but there were no injuries or […]
Egyptian Christians appeal for help to international human rights organizations
But will they listen? A message from The Middle East Christian Association (thanks to Ann): Economic Blow to the Christians in Upper Egypt Appeal to all international human rights organization from the Christians of the towns of Farshout, Abu Tesht, Abu Shusha, El-Arky, El-Dahsha, El-Khawaled and El-Kom El-Ahmar. We, the Christian inhabitants of these towns […]
Three-year-old girl cries on Egyptian TV as she is forced to recite violent Qur’an passage
Jihad Watch reader John, who kindly sent this in, comments: “From Egypt’s Al Nas TV. Go to the 5 remaining minutes point of the clip where she must read the verse about Allah torturing and granting victory over the unbelievers. She starts to cry and asks for candy.” “Egyptian Man Brings 3-Year-Old Daughter to Tears, […]
“Egypt is going in new directions that are starting to affect the harmony between religions. This attitude is evident not only among ordinary Muslims but among top government and Islamic officials.”
The very first line — “Father Metyas Mankarios ministers to garbage men” — flies right by but actually it is telling. Islamic law for dhimmis forbids them to hold authority over Muslims, so they generally occupied the most menial positions in society. Thus this is not just evidence of “discrimination,” but of the lingering effects, […]
Toronto: Copts protest Muslim persecution in Egypt
The rally was held on January 30. Video thanks to John. Lumpy has more video here, here, and here, and thoughts on the rally here. Kudos and thanks to all who stood up for human rights in Toronto on the 30th.