Islamic jihadists appear to be able to act with impunity all over the world. They are well-funded and well-supplied, and no one seems to have the will or the wherewithal to stop them. Meanwhile, those who dare in the West to call attention to their activities and atrocities are stigmatized and demonized as “bigots.” The field is open before them.
“Islamists Resume Assault on Main Libyan Airport,” AFP, July 22, 2014:
(AFP) Islamist militia resumed their assault on Libya’s main international airport on Sunday two days after an abortive truce with the rival former rebels that control it, a security official said.
“The airport was attacked this morning with mortar rounds, rockets and tank fire,” airport security official Al-Jilani Al-Dahesh told AFP.
“It was the most intense bombardment so far.”
Islamist militia first attacked the airport last Sunday, forcing a halt to all flights.
Their continued offensive has caused extensive damage to planes and airport infrastructure that aviation officials say will keep it closed for months.