“American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh will be released from prison next month after agreeing to strict restrictions on his internet use, communications and travel.” Unless Lindh is on 24-hour watch, he can easily violate these restrictions. “According to recent court filings obtained by NBC News, Judge T.S. Ellis III has barred Lindh from communicating […]
Five jihadis freed from Guantanamo in exchange for Bergdahl now face US as Taliban reps at peace talks
Those who warned that these men would return to the jihad were mocked and vilified as “Islamophobes.” “Once Jailed in Guantánamo, 5 Taliban Now Face U.S. at Peace Talks,” by Mujib Mashal, New York Times, March 26, 2019: DOHA, Qatar — When the United States invaded Afghanistan in 2001 and toppled the Taliban government, even […]
Afghanistan: Taliban coercing, beating locals to allege civilian deaths in Kunduz operations
“War is deceit,” said Muhammad (Bukhari 4.52.268). The “Palestinians” are past masters at this sort of thing. And the Taliban is learning. “Taliban coercing, beating locals to allege civilian deaths in Kunduz operations,” Khaama Press, March 23, 2019 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): A day after Afghan armed forces inflicted heavy casualties on Taliban […]
Afghanistan: Taliban “committed to all rights of women that have been given to them by the sacred religion of Islam”
That is, hardly any. The Qur’an teaches that men are superior to women and should beat those from whom they “fear disobedience”: “Men have authority over women because Allah has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts […]
Afghanistan: 1 killed, 3 injured as Taliban attacks wedding ceremony
They regard their foes as enemies of Allah, so killing them on joyful occasions is all the better, as it serves to “strike terror in the enemies of Allah” (Qur’an 8:60). “1 killed, 3 injured in Taliban attack on wedding ceremony,” Pajhwok, January 19, 2019 (thanks to The Religion of Peace) LASHKARGAH (Pajhwok): One individual […]
Sri Lanka: New Information on the Historic Drug Seizure from Islamic Gangs
Startling new information has been released about the historic narcotics seizure in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka on December 31, 2018. As mentioned in a previous article here, the drug seizure was related to the growing problem of Islamic gangs in Sri Lanka. The new information suggests that the heroin seized in Sri Lanka originated from Pakistan, […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Why Are We Still In Afghanistan? (Part Two)
An American decision to pull out entirely could have two very different effects. It could demoralize the Afghan forces, who appear to think they cannot defeat or hold off the Taliban without American support. That could lead, some fear, to a complete Taliban takeover. But I don’t think the Taliban is eager to run most […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Why Are We Still In Afghanistan? (Part One)
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, as well as the recent recommendation from General Stanley McChrystal that we simply continue to “muddle along” in Afghanistan, brought to light again what a pointless and tragic muddle the whole exercise has been. The longest war in which American troops have fought is that in Afghanistan, which […]
Afghanistan: Jihadis blow up car outside government building, storm the building and take civilians hostage
This is happening while U.S. troops are there. What will happen when U.S. troops are gone? This. The endless Afghan misadventure is a fool’s end with no clear mission, no goal, no purpose, no end point. The U.S. troops should come home, as they should have years ago. “Militants storm government building in Afghan capital, […]
Green Beret charged with premeditated murder of Taliban bomb maker
This charge should be dropped, and Major Golsteyn released. He was doing his duty as a soldier, and the charge is a travesty of justice. “Golsteyn said he killed the suspected Taliban operative because he was afraid the man would kill the tribal leader who had disclosed his identity to Golsteyn, Task and Purpose reported. […]