“It is impossible to find out where the campaign funds come from or what kind of society the party has in mind.” Then why is Nahda called in this article a “moderate Islamist” party? What is a “moderate Islamist,” anyway? They want “a democratic regime based on the values of Islam” — in what way […]
Jihadists from Algeria cross into Tunisia and attack Tunisian troops, six killed
Misunderstanding yet again that Islam teaches peace. “Six killed in Tunisian clashes near Algeria: diplomat,” from AFP, September 23 (thanks to David): Clashes this week between Tunisian soldiers and an armed group that crossed the border from Algeria left six dead among the infiltrators, a western diplomatic source said Friday. “According to our reports, six […]
Tunisia: Muslims invade Christian basilica with the intention of turning it into a mosque
Police dispersed them, and that should have been the end of the story, but it is not. Rather, “talks took place with the governor and they have been invited to make an official request to the faith ministry.” This has occurred in the “new” Tunisia. The modern, moderate, secular Tunisia. The transitional regime has rewarded […]
Tunisia: There is a “reasonable chance” that Islamic supremacist group “will emerge the strongest party”
When I started warning last winter that Islamic supremacists were in the best position to take advantage of the uprisings in Tunisia (and Egypt), I was enunciating a minority view. One commenter here at Jihad Watch asserted that “these revolts are spontaneous outbursts against the ruling elite. There is not one shred of evidence of […]
Tunisia: Women harassed on beaches, musicians expelled
Wherever Sharia begins to take hold, and wherever its proponents become emboldened, similar patterns of behavior follow, whether in Tunisia, Aceh, Kashmir, or Tower Hamlets in London. Tolerance decreases, harassment increases, and basic civil liberties are threatened. More on this story. “Tunisian Secularists Fight Back,” by David E. Miller for The Media Line, July 10: […]
Tunisians demonstrate against rise of Islamic supremacism
At the beginning of the Tunisian uprising, I noted that it was dominated by pro-Sharia Islamic supremacists. For this I was condemned as an “Islamophobe” who refused to recognize the glorious flowering of human rights and democracy that the “Arab Spring” represented. Some mocked my concern about Tunisia’s Ennahda, saying that it was “fearmongering” and […]
Tunisia: New Constitution will reject “any form of normalisation with the Zionist State”
I tried to tell you. “Tunisia: Pact That Bans Normalisation With Israel Adopted,” from ANSAmed, July 1 (thanks to Weasel Zippers): (ANSAmed) – TUNISIA, JULY 1 – Today Tunisia’s commission of political reform announced that it adopted (by majority) a ”republican pact” that will be the basis of the future new Constitution, and in particular […]
Tunisia: Islamic supremacists shouting “Allahu akbar” smash windows of cinema, attack filmgoers over secular film
Islamic supremacists give the film “Neither God nor master” a big thumbs down in their inimitable fashion. Sharia Alert from modern, moderate “Arab Spring” Tunisia: “Islamists attack Tunisia cinema over secular film,” from AP, June 26 (thanks to JCB): TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) “” A gang of ultraconservative Islamists have attacked a movie theater in downtown […]
Tunisia: Muslim leader says “Arab Spring” will lead to the elimination of Israel
His prediction also matches that of another “Islamist” politician in Egypt, just reported yesterday. Did these guys call each other? No, what we have is another case of striking uniformity in alleged “misunderstanders” of Islam that are geographically well removed from one another. Funny how that keeps happening. “Muslim Brotherhood leader of Tunisia calls for […]
Al Qaeda exploiting Libyan conflict to get weapons and smuggle them into other countries
And we’re helping. “Tunisia arrests al Qaeda suspects carrying bombs,” from Reuters, May 15: TUNIS | Sun May 15, 2011 7:34am EDT (Reuters) – Tunisian security forces have arrested two people suspected of being members of al Qaeda near the Libyan border who were carrying an explosives belt and several bombs, a security source told […]