Islamic law forbids dhimmis to “display openly” wine or pork. Evidently these pigs were a bit too openly displayed for the local Muslims — and of course local authorities do nothing. Note also that the dhimmis at AP put the blame for tensions between Christians and Muslims there entirely upon the Christians — in part […]
One of the Bali bombers let out of prison to have coffee with Indonesian government official
At least one member of the Indonesian government has let it known where his sympathies lie. From AAP, with thanks to Jeff Lastname: Ali Imron was reportedly seen having coffee at Starbucks with the director of Indonesian narcotics and drugs, Brigadier General Gorries Mere. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today he had read the report […]
“I want to go to Moro. I want to go to Afghanistan. I want to go to Israel to kill Sharon.”
Why should he be repentant? What has been done to disabuse him of the jihad ideology? Undoubtedly nothing. From Australia’s Sunday Telegraph: UNREPENTANT Bali bomber Imam Samudra has warned he will continue to wage jihad if a recent constitutional court decision means he is set free. Vowing to carry out more bombings against “unbelievers”, Samudra […]
Bali bombers declare Indonesian election haram
Big surprise here. From Laksamana.net, with thanks to GMG: The majority of the 33 prisoners convicted of involvement in the 12 October 2002 Bali bombings decided to boycott Indonesia’s presidential elections, with bombing mastermind Imam Samudra declaring the elections ‘haram’ or forbidden under Islamic law. … Imam Samudra was not shy of grabbing journalist’s attention […]
New life for victim of “anti-Chinese sentiment” in Indonesia
More media dhimmitude: in this Newsday story, a Chinese woman remembers her ordeal at the hands of yet another unidentified mob in Indonesia, this one driven mad by anti-Chinese sentiment. Oh, and the mob was shouting “Allahu Akbar,” and the woman just happened to be a Christian, but never mind about that. When rioting swept […]
Mobs vandalise at least two churches near Jakarta
Reuters can’t guess who these unidentified mobs might be — well, they can’t guess till later in the story: Unidentified mobs vandalised at least two churches near the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, during services and wounded a preacher who tried to stop them, police said on Monday. One local newspaper said four churches were damaged in […]
Link between Bali and Madrid bombings?
Bali, October 2002 From the Herald Sun, with thanks to Nicolei: SUSPECTED links between Jemaah Islamiah, the terror group responsible for the Bali bombings, and the Madrid train bombers are being investigated by British police. If confirmed, the news would add credence to claims by terror experts that the Madrid bombers may have trained in […]
Indonesia’s Megawati Taps Top Cleric as Running Mate
Megawati with Muzadi (Reuters) Lagging in the polls, Indonesia’s Megawati is playing the religious card. From Reuters, with thanks to Andy: JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri on Thursday chose the leader of the country’s largest Muslim group as vice presidential candidate on her ticket for the July 5 election. The choice of Hasyim […]
Abu Bakar Bashir to Be Re-Arrested
In happier days No sooner does he walk that he goes back into the slammer. “Spiritual leader” and terrorist Abu Bakar Bashir is set to be rearrested. From
Christians accuse soldiers of burning church
Now Indonesian Christians are charging that the Sydney Morning Herald, with thanks to Jean-Luc: Christians have claimed that Indonesian soldiers razed a church to the ground and looted houses in the fourth day of bitter religious fighting in Ambon. More than 100 Ambonese Christians demonstrated outside police headquarters to demand action against at least five […]