The idea is to terrorize the populace and destabilize the government, so that it ultimately falls and a caliphate can be established. “Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “three [sic] […]
Niger: Soldiers killed in suspected jihad terror attack
At least seven soldiers were murdered and several others injured when suspected jihad terrorists attacked a town in the western African country of Niger, the TV channel France24 reported. Other media outlets estimate the death toll in the well-coordinated terror attack to be even higher. “At least a dozen Niger soldiers were killed following an […]
Niger: Military junta holding French ambassador hostage
“As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale and manumission; the third, to ransom them in exchange for goods […]
Blinken announces $150,000,000 in ‘humanitarian aid’ for Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Mauritania
The dough is supposed to help them care for the victims of “Islamist insurgencies,” but as we have abundantly documented here, these countries have been singularly inept or indifferent in fighting these “insurgencies.” The money is really to try to keep these countries from falling completely into China’s sphere of influence. “Blinken brings U.S. aid […]
Niger: Muslims murder eleven woodcutters out looking for wood, warn residents to leave the area
Muhammad said: “I have been made victorious through terror” (Bukhari 4:52.220). “Over ten farmers ‘executed’ by suspected Boko Haram militants in Niger,” AFP, September 21, 2022: The incident took place in a town in the Diffa region close to the Lake Chad basin, a strategic area where the borders of four countries converge – Cameroon, Chad, […]
Niger: Muslims seize fishermen’s catch as ‘booty,’ murder some of the fishermen
“Fight against those do not believe in Allah or the last day, and do not forbid what Allah and his messenger have forbidden, and do not follow the religion of truth, even if they are among the people of the book, until they pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued.” (Qur’an 9:29) […]
Niger: 40 ex-jihadis complete deradicalization course, swear on Qur’an they won’t do any more violence
Are these men truly “deradicalized”? Maybe. But deradicalization programs have been spectacular failures everywhere. Qur’an 3:28 warns believers not to take unbelievers as “friends or helpers,” “unless that you but guard yourselves against them.” This is a foundation of the idea that believers may legitimately deceive unbelievers when under pressure. The word used for “guard” […]
Niger: Muslims murder 18 civilians in ambush on truck
And Niger’s president just freed nine jihadis from prison. What could possibly go wrong? “18 civilians feared killed near Niger’s border with Mali,” AFP, February 22, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Eighteen civilians have been killed in two suspected jihadist attacks in the west of Niger near the Sahel nation’s border with Mali, […]
Niger frees nine ‘terrorist chiefs’ from jail, including members of Boko Haram
What could possibly go wrong? It’s part of reconciliation efforts. Surely jihadis will reciprocate this gesture of good will. Won’t they? “Niger frees ‘terrorist chiefs,’ AFP, February 27, 2022: NIAMEY: Niger has freed “terrorist chiefs” from jail, including members of Boko Haram, as part of reconciliation efforts in the West African nation, officials and state […]
Niger: Muslims murder at least 69 people in jihad massacre in village, targeting anti-jihad defense force
The members of the “local anti-jihadist defence force called the Vigilance Committees” apparently haven’t gotten the memo that resistance to jihad violence is “Islamophobic” and “racist,” and must be eschewed at all costs. “At least 69 dead in west Niger jihadist attack,” AFP, November 5, 2021: At least 69 people, including a local mayor, have […]