The report below refers to al-Shabab’s “strict interpretation of Islamic law,” but this penalty is based on the Qur’an, which does not specify a less draconian sentence for a small theft: “As for the thief, both male and female, cut off their hands. It is the reward of their own deeds, an exemplary punishment from […]
Somalia: Muslim murders at least 16 in jihad suicide bombing at stadium just before planned arrival of prime minister
“Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed….” (Qur’an 9:111) The bomber appears to have missed his target, which was apparently the prime minister. “Death toll rises to 16 in overnight Somalia suicide bombing,” Arab […]
Somali Senator Tags Biden in Appeal for U.S. Troops to Stay in the Country
My latest in PJ Media: President Trump is withdrawing most American troops from Somalia, and establishment Republican Senator Roy Blunt is livid, declaring that “in Somalia…and Iraq and Afghanistan…none of those places are nearly as secure if we leave as they are if we’re there.” Somali Senator Ayub Ismail Yusuf agrees: “U.S. troops have made […]
Somali senator tags Biden as he appeals for US troops to stay in the country
What conceivable national security interest could they be serving there? None whatsoever, as Senator Ayub Ismail Yusuf makes clear when he says: “U.S. troops have made a huge contribution and had great impact on the training and operational effectiveness of Somali soldiers.” The jihad terror group al-Shabaab is still quite active; those soldiers must be […]
Tanzania: Moderate Sufis recruiting youths to join jihad terror cells in Mozambique
Contrary to popular belief, the Sufis do not reject violent jihad. Their towering figure, al-Ghazali, taught it, and Sufis have been at the vanguard of the Chechen jihad. Hasan al-Banna, founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, which in turn gave birth to Hamas and Al-Qaeda, was strongly influenced by Sufism. In 2009, Iraqi Sufis meant with […]
Somalia: Muslim murders seven in jihad suicide bombing inside ice cream parlor
“Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed…” (Qur’an 9:111) “Somalia: 7 Killed Inside Ice Cream Parlour in Mogadishu,” The Street Journal, November 28, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): At least seven people […]
Trump administration reportedly considering withdrawal of US troops from Somalia
Did you even know we had troops in Somalia? What conceivable national security interest could they be serving there? None whatsoever, as Senator Roy Blunt makes clear when he says: “In Somalia, the discussion…Somalia and Iraq and Afghanistan…none of those places are nearly as secure if we leave as they are if we’re there.” Well, […]
Somalia: Muslims murder at least five, injure eight in jihad suicide bombing at restaurant
“Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed” (Qur’an 9:111). “Several killed, hurt in suicide bombing in Somalia,” Africa News, November 17, 2020: At least five people were killed in Mogadishu on Tuesday after a […]
Trump suspended entry of migrants from Syria, Somalia, and Yemen over terror risk, Biden could admit 125,000
What could possibly go wrong? Celebrate diversity, you greasy Islamophobe! “US Cuts Refugee Admissions, Creating Doubt for Tens of Thousands of Applicants,” by Aline Barros, VOA, November 6, 2020 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): The United States will admit a maximum of 15,000 refugees for fiscal 2021, an all-time low, according to a notice […]
ICE deports Somalis accused of conspiring with jihadis, murder, rape, Ilhan Omar warns of ‘consequences for Somalia’
“ICE is set to deport dozens of individuals from my district to Somalia, risking the spread of COVID. ICE’s actions will not only put these individuals at risk, but could have far-reaching consequences for Somalia.” What about the “far-reaching consequences” for Americans of keeping in the country 39 people “accused of various crimes including murder, […]