Exposing the role that Islamic jihad theology and ideology play in the modern global conflicts

Taliban oddly quiet about Rabbani assassination

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The Taliban have not staged their usual touchdown dance through their propaganda operations, as usually follows a high-profile attack. And so “diplomats are bracing themselves for the possibility that blame will be pinned on the Haqqani network, a militant group that nominally follows Omar but is believed to be heavily influenced by the [Pakistani] ISI.” […]

Pakistani Taliban: “We will target funeral processions and wedding ceremonies of those who support the U.S.”

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The jihadis in Pakistan are relentless in their determination to make everyone too terrified to oppose them. After all, Muhammad said, “I have been made victorious through terror” (Bukhari 4.52.220) “Pakistani Taliban vow to attack weddings and funerals of their enemies,” by Nasir Habib for CNN, September 16 (thanks to all who sent this in): […]

Taliban’s 9/11 anniversary attack on U.S. combat outpost included suicide bomber, 1500-pound truck bomb that left a crater 20 feet deep

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It is little short of miraculous that the casualties were not far worse; 77 soldiers were wounded, but all are expected to return to duty. One wonders if the Afghan civilian casualties and major destruction of Afghan property will elicit any local outrage, as early reports said the bomb damaged “more than 100 shops in […]

U.S. backs plan to let Taliban plunk its hindquarters headquarters in Qatar

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This concept is not new; earlier, there were discussions about allowing the Taliban to open a “political” office in Turkey. Only the Taliban would benefit from the opportunity to gain legitimacy, and to transform itself into Hizballah-like “political party” that also happens to function as a state-within-a-state with its own armed forces. Indeed, the office […]

Afghanistan: Taliban truck bomb wounds 77 Americans, no wounds said to be life-threatening

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All they killed were five Afghan civilians, including a 3-year-old girl. Not the anniversary massacre they were hoping for, but 10 years later, the enemy is consistent in his disregard for civilians, and his desire for spectacular acts of slaughter in the cause of jihad. “77 Americans wounded in Afghan truck bombing,” by Rahim Faiez […]

Taliban reportedly planning abductions to press for release of bin Laden family remaining in Pakistan

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They do like their abductions. The children they abducted have not been released yet. “Taliban plan abductions to free bin Laden family,” by Sheree Sardar for the Associated Press, September 9: ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Taliban militants plan to kidnap senior Pakistani officials to pressure authorities to release relatives of Osama bin Laden detained after […]

Pakistani Taliban say they are holding 30 abducted boys said to have crossed into Afghanistan

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This is a curious twist, as early reports indicated the boys were abducted after accidentally crossing into Afghanistan. Some details remain unclear: did they boys actually cross the border? Or were they abducted within Pakistan? Either way, Pakistan’s initial story looks suspicious in light of its recent attempts to portray the U.S., NATO, and Kabul […]

U.S. money is Taliban’s second highest source of revenue, after opium

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Nation-building hasn’t exactly worked out, unless Western powers were actually trying to build a kleptocracy. Neither opium nor the American taxpayer should be a source of income for the Taliban. In the case of the opium trade, which was instrumental in funding the Taliban’s resurgence, Western governments looked the other way from opium production for […]

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