More madness, but the end result will be more calls for restrictions on free speech. “Libya: U.S. staffer dies in attack on consulate,” by Sarah El Deeb for the Associated Press, September 11: CAIRO — Protesters angered over a film that ridiculed Islam’s Prophet Muhammad fired gunshots and burned down the U.S. consulate in the […]
Libya: Islamic supremacists bulldoze Sufi shrine
Actually, oddly enough, it was Sunni Muslim “hardliners” who did the deed, as they consider Sufis heretical. And Jihad Watch reader Maxwell commented: “Why wasn’t there a Rachel Corrie to stop the bulldozer?” “Sufi shrines attacked ‘by Islamist hardliners’ in Libya,” from Malta Today, August 26 (thanks to all who sent this in): A Sufi […]
Libya’s top politicians make deal for Muslim Brotherhood to lead government after Sunday elections
Obama has enabled Muslim Brotherhood governments in Egypt, Tunisia and now Libya, as well as soon in Syria. But it’s just a coincidence, doncha know, just the natural workings of democracy, nothing to be concerned about — after all, the Muslim Brotherhood is “largely secular,” and would never, ever pursue its stated goal of “eliminating […]
Libya’s National Transitional Council: Sharia should be “main source” of legislation
This is what Obama enabled in Libya. “The Libyan people are attached to Islam, as a religion and legislation…And this should not be subject to a referendum.” If you don’t like it, so much the worse for you. “Sharia should be ‘main’ source of Libya legislation: NTC,” by Imed Lamloum for AFP, July 5 (thanks […]
Libya: Islamic supremacists threaten, attack beauty parlor
Jihad against beauty, which is, of course, “un-Islamic.” “Salafists attack Benghazi beauty parlour,” from Magharebia, June 14 (thanks to David): Salafists attacked a women’s beauty parlour in Benghazi, Libya Herald reported on Wednesday (June 13th). No casualties were reported, but the shop owner said she had repeatedly received threats. Last week, more than 300 Salafists, […]
“Arab Spring” Libya: Life in prison for insulting Islam
As Sharia descends upon Libya, Islamic supremacists there should be duly grateful to Barack Obama for helping them come to power. “Life in prison for glorifying Gaddafi or insulting Islam,” from Asia News, May 3 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Tripoli (AsiaNews/Agencies) – The Islamisation of Libya puts national reconciliation in jeopardy. Yesterday, the […]
Libyan police “too scared” to jail thugs who desecrated British WWII graveyard, said to be linked to al-Qaeda
They are setting a precedent that will quickly come back to haunt them. An update on this story. “Libyan police too scared to arrest cemetery vandals despite capturing three who desecrated graves,” from the Daily Mail, March 17: Police in Libya captured three members of an armed mob that desecrated British war graves in Benghazi […]
More gratitude: Libya rules out visit by British police to investigate Lockerbie bombing
Remember: “A year ago they begged for Britain’s help.” Apparently Megrahi is still drifting along as well, after taking an impeccably timed turn for the worse when the pressure was on last year, after which he miraculously emerged from a “coma.” An update on this story, and a reversal from a prior report in December […]
U.K. says Libya “sorry” for desecration of graves
Somehow, almost 10 days after the fact, the second-hand report of regret is about as convincing an apology as one from Saturday Night Live’s “Gilly.” The British should issue a statement explaining: “Here’s what we’re not going to do in response: 1. Riot 2. Kill 3. Wantonly destroy our own property and that of others […]
Benghazi: “A year ago they begged for Britain’s help,” and now they desecrate British war graves
That was the Daily Mail‘s observation today. The excuse du jour, once again, is the irrational fit of rage over the Qur’an burnings: “The violence was thought to be retaliation, in part, for the burning of the Koran by US soldiers in Afghanistan last month.” Never mind that it was not even British forces who […]