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U.S. official accuses Kuwaiti Minister of Islamic Affairs of funding terrorism

Mar 29, 2014 9:17 pm By Robert Spencer

Nayef_al-Ajmi-260x190Is Cohen right? He has a good deal of evidence on his side: “For one thing, he has propagated anti-Semitic hate speech on national television. In a sermon documented by the Middle East Media Research Institute, Al-Ajmi instructed his congregants that ‘our struggle with the Jews is one of faith, identity, and existence’ since ‘the Jews of the past were evil, and the Jews of today are even worse.’ He proceeded to call the Jewish people ‘the scum of mankind… whom Allah transformed into pigs and apes’. In addition, Al-Ajmi brings to his new offices a clear record of embracing jihadism in Syria. On Twitter, he has answered theological questions from the general public by ruling that ‘without a doubt’ the struggle in Syria is ‘a legitimate jihad’.

“US official ‘accuses’ Kuwait’s Awqaf minister of funding terror,” from Arab Times, March 29:

KUWAIT CITY, March 29: The US Undersecretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence David Cohen has unofficially accused the Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr Nayef Al-Ajmi of longstanding support and funding of terrorism. Such accusations might create an unprecedented crisis that could pose a threat against the government and damage the international reputation of Kuwait.

Minister Al-Ajmi had earlier denied these allegations, describing them as ‘utter lies’, and had promised to respond in detail later. According to Scope News website, the minister eventually admitted implicitly that, “It is my history and I am proud of it … helping the Yemeni and Syrian poor, displaced, orphans and widows, and sheltering the refugees”.

The website has indicated possibility of his resignation despite the fact that he is currently out of the country for medical reasons. Meanwhile, top sources in the country affirmed, “Kuwait has not yet received any official information regarding the statement issued by Cohen”.

They revealed that as soon as this information is confirmed, discussions with the American side regarding the matter will be initiated.

Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to Kuwait Mathew Tueller said he did not want to comment on the accusations made by Cohen. In response to question posed to him during his attendance at the Pakistani National Day celebration, Tueller said, “We hold continuous discussions with Kuwaiti authorities regarding the ongoing events in the region as well as the joint interests, which includes the fight against terrorism”. He stressed, “One of the important aspects that should be considered is that the governments should deal transparently with this issue of terrorism”….

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  1. Paleologos says

    Mar 29, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    ahhhhhhhhhh, those muslims ………..

    Stop me if I’m wrong, but didn’t Bush Sr. save Kuwait’s ass from the jaws of Saddam Hussein in something called “Desert Storm?”

    http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=45404

    The Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Timeline
    National Guard Bureau

    WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2000 –

    Iraq invades Kuwait, Aug. 2, 1990.

    Operation Desert Shield begins, Aug. 7.

    First U.S. forces (F-15 Eagle fighters from Langley Air Force Base, Va.) arrive in Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7.

    First Operation Desert Shield-related U.S. death, Aug. 12.

    President George Bush authorizes first call-up of Selected Reservists to active duty for 90 days, by executive order, Aug. 22. (Call-up widened in subsequent authorizations; period of service extended to 180 days on Nov. 12 by executive order.)

    Operation Desert Storm and air war phase begins, 3 a.m., Jan. 17, 1991 (Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Eastern time).

    Iraq attacks Israel with seven Scud missiles, Jan. 17.

    U.S. Patriot missile successfully intercepts first Scud, over Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 17.

    President Bush authorizes the call-up of up to 1 million National Guardsmen and Reservist for up to two years, Jan. 18.

    DoD announces deployment of Europe-based Patriot missiles and crews to Israel, Jan. 19.

    Iraq creates massive oil slick in gulf, Jan. 25.

    Iraqis attack Khafji, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 29.

    Iraq captures first U.S. female prisoner of war, Jan. 31.

    Award of the National Defense Service Medal authorized, Feb. 21.

    Iraqis ignite estimate 700 oil wells in Kuwait, Feb. 23.

    Allied ground assault begins, 4 a.m., Feb 24 (Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Eastern time).

    Iraqi Scud destroys U.S. barracks in Dhahran, killing 28 U.S. soldiers, Feb. 25.

    Cessation of hostilities declared, 8:01 a.m., Feb. 28 (12:01 a.m. Eastern).

    Cease-fire terms negotiated in Safwan, Iraq, March 1.

    DoD announces first troop redeployment home, March l7 (24th Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.)

    Award of the Southwest Asia Service medal authorized, March 13.

    President Bush announces U.S. relief supply airdrops to Kurdish refugees in Turkey and northern Iraq, April 5.

    Iraq officially accepts cease-fire terms, April 6.

    Task Force Provide Comfort forms and deploys, April 6.

    U.S. transports deliver 72,000 pounds of supplies in first six Operation Provide Comfort missions, April 7.

    Cease-fire takes effect, April 11.

    Construction of first Provide Comfort tent city begins near Zakhu, Iraq, April 20.

    U.N. commission assumes responsibility for Kurdish refugees, June 7.
    (From the 1991 “Defense Almanac.”)

    Related Site of Interest: AFPS News Article: A Decade Later: Kuwait Free, Iraq Isolated

    Fast Facts About Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

    Air Deployment Missions: 18,466, as of June 7, 1991

    3,980 by C-5 Galaxy transports
    9,085 by C-141 Starlifter transports
    1,193 by C-130 Hercules transports
    395 by KC-10 Extender aerial refuelers
    3,813 by Civil Reserve Air Fleet carriers
    509,129 passengers and 594,730 tons of cargo carried
    U.S. casualties: 148 battle deaths, 145 nonbattle deaths

    Army: 98 battle; 105 nonbattle
    Navy 6 battle; 8 nonbattle
    Marines: 24 battle; 26 nonbattle
    Air Force: 20 battle; 6 nonbattle
    Women killed, 15
    U.S. wounded in action: 467.

    U.S. Commanders, U.S. Central Command, Operation Desert Storm

    Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, USA, commander in chief
    Lt. Gen. Calvin Waller, USA, deputy commander in chief
    Maj. Gen. Robert B. Johnston, USMC, chief of staff
    Lt. Gen. John J. Yeosock, USA, Army commander
    Lt. Gen. Walter Boomer, USMC, Marine commander
    Vice Adm. Stanley Arthur, USN, Navy commander
    Lt. Gen. Charles Horner, USAF, Air Force commander
    Allied Combat Air Sorties Flown: More than 116,000

    Coalition Aircraft Losses: 75 (63 U.S., 12 Allied)

    Fixed wing, 37 combat, 15 noncombat
    U.S. losses, 28 combat, 12 noncombat
    No U.S. losses in air-to-air engagements
    Helicopters, 23 (all U.S.): 5 combat, 18 noncombat
    Estimated Iraqi Losses: (Reported by U.S. Central Command, March 7, 1991)

    36 fixed-wing aircraft in air-to-air engagements
    6 helicopters in air-to-air engagements
    68 fixed- and 13 rotary-wing aircraft destroyed on the ground
    137 Iraqi aircraft flown to Iran
    3,700 of 4,280 battle tanks
    2,400 of 2,870 assorted other armored vehicles
    2,600 of 3,110 assorted artillery pieces
    19 naval ships sunk, 6 damaged
    42 divisions made combat-ineffective
    Enemy prisoners of war captured: U.S. forces released 71,204 to Saudi control.

    Facts About Operation Provide Comfort (Relief to Kurdish refugees in eastern Turkey and northern Iraq):

    Operation conducted by U.S. European Command, Army Lt. Gen. John M. Shalikashvili commanding.
    11,936 U.S. personnel engaged at peak, May 21, 1991.
    Total allied coalition personnel involved at peak, 21,701.
    Relief supplies delivered: 4,416.6 tons by ground transports and 12,683.2 tons in 3,901 air sorties.
    Maximum Kurdish refugee count in tent cities, 57,350, May 24, 1991.
    U.S. relief: 4.79 million prepackaged ration meals and 2,687.5 tons of bulk food; 200,717 gallons of water; 211,788 blankets; and 23,500 tents.
    (From the 1991 “Defense Almanac”)

    U.N. Security Council Resolutions Against Iraq

    Resolution 660, Aug. 2, 1990: Condemns Iraqi invasion of Kuwait (Vote 14-0-1 abstention)

    Resolution 661, Aug. 6: Imposes economic sanctions against Iraq (13-0-2)

    Resolution 662, Aug. 9: Declares Iraqi annexation of Kuwait null and void, (15-0)

    Resolution 664, Aug. 18: Calls for the immediate release of foreigners from Iraq and Kuwait (15-0)

    Resolution 665, Aug. 25: Authorizes the use of force to halt maritime shipping to and from Iraq (13-0-2)

    Resolution 666, Sept. 13: Establishes guidelines for humanitarian aid to Iraq and Kuwait (13-0-2)

    Resolution 667, Sept. 16: Condemns Iraq and demands protection of diplomatic personnel (15-0)

    Resolution 669, Sept. 24: Authorizes examination of requirements for economic assistance under U.N. Article 50 (15-0)

    Resolution 670, Sept. 25: Condemns Iraq and confirms economic embargo, including air (14-1)

    Resolution 674, Oct. 29: Condemns Iraq and calls for release of third-country nationals and provision of food (13-0-2)

    Resolution 677, Nov. 28: Condemns Iraqi attempts to alter Kuwaiti demographics, (15-0)

    Resolution 678, Nov. 29: Authorizes the use of force to uphold resolutions unless Iraq withdraws by Jan. 15, 1991, deadline (12-2-1)

    Resolution 686, March 2, 1991: Demands Iraq cease all hostile action as and abide by resolutions (11-1-3)

    Resolution 687, April 3: Sets forth permanent cease-fire (12-1-2):

    The U.N. Security Council has passed numerous resolutions in the ensuing years that stem from Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. The resolutions cited above and all others are accessible on the Web at http://www.un.org/documents/scres.htm.

    (From the 1991 “Defense Almanac.”)

    *********************************************************************

    So this is how they repay us?

    America needs to think long and hard about ever expending blood and treasure saving muslim ass again.

    R/

    Paleologos

    • RSman says

      Mar 29, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      The Operation Desert Storm was the beginning of “TRAGIC” Deal in which the United States had put her TRUST into the cunning, deceitful minds of Saudi Arabia who had been a Sleeping Lion just waited for opportunity to comes in. Saudi Arabia with a deceitful Islam-based mind, the very core of the World’s miseries.

      Can America unwind this Tragic Deal she have entered in which she have put the rest of the World into the edge of a Cliff? COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
      v.s. MIDDLE EAST OIL= Worldly g.o.d s/ GOD. OIL .DRUGS =MONEY is the source of ALL EVIL….”

      • veggiedog says

        Mar 29, 2014 at 11:31 pm

        And yet we continue to support the very Muslims who denounce us. We have short memories, the American people are oblivious, they think the Right wing wants to make America a Christian Nation, shit, we already are, the see Progressives as their saviors because they do not educate themselves. Our leaders, both sides either want our destruction or are too naive to understand. It matters little which, they are just plain pathetic. We should expect nothing from Muslim nations and Muslims in general but to try and slit our throats. Shame on all of us.

        Try to explain, educate and you are met with distaste, distrust, insults about you being a bigot. So be it, i am a Zionist, I am an American, i am not blind. When will my brothers and sisters get their eyes and ears back?

      • veggiedog says

        Mar 29, 2014 at 11:33 pm

        The Operation Desert Storm was the beginning of “TRAGIC” Deal in which the United States had put her TRUST into the cunning, deceitful minds of Saudi Arabia who had been a Sleeping Lion just waited for opportunity to comes in. Saudi Arabia with a deceitful Islam-based mind, the very core of the World’s miseries.

        And our President is with the Saudi’s right now. What does that say….

  2. Jay Boo says

    Mar 29, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Al-Ajmi instructed his congregants that ‘our struggle with the Jews is one of faith, identity, and existence’

    This is very true for without an enemy, Islamic faith, identity, and existence has absolutely no meaning. However, he fails to mention that if there were no Jews, the Islamic ideology would need to substitute another enemy to justify Islam’s worthless existence as clearly indicated with every Muslim’s first introduction into Islam …
    “The Profession of Faith (Hate)”

    • Defcon 4 says

      Mar 30, 2014 at 2:03 am

      R U kidding me? Muslimes have been slaughtering and persecuting Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Baha’i and Christians for CENTURIES. More importantly they haven’t stopped. When muslimes run out of convenient najjis kaffir to murder and persecute then they turn on each other like rabid dogs.

      • bill says

        Mar 30, 2014 at 4:57 am

        The enemy of Islam is the infidel or the kuffar. That is anyone who does not submit to Islam. They are held as sinners and in contempt and unless they repent they are all going to hell. People who think they can persuade or force the other three quarters (approx) of the world to convert are obviously insane. Especially when the evidence presented of Islamic life are in many cases so obnoxious.

      • Jay Boo says

        Mar 30, 2014 at 8:18 am

        Defcon4
        No where in my comment do I suggest that Jews are the only ones Islam is against.
        As clearly indicated by the first sentence, I was replying to the quote.
        You missed the main point. Muslims play victim and convince themselves that IF ONLY they did not have (fill-in-the-blank) enemy then its ‘faith, identity, and existence’ would not be under threat.
        Yes it is true that Islam needs enemies for without enemies Islam cannibalizes itself.

        • Defcon 4 says

          Mar 30, 2014 at 5:39 pm

          I apologize, I misread your comment/intention.

        • Huck Folder says

          Apr 3, 2014 at 1:44 am

          Correction JB “…without enemies Islam cannibalizes itself.”

          I think mohammedanism has plenty of external ‘enemies’, as THEY choose to label them. Sadly, we don’t recognize that enmity.

          Despite that, they are going at it in Syria hammer and tongs, and yes even a little cannibalism on the side.

  3. Salah says

    Mar 30, 2014 at 1:42 am

    “..if there were no Jews, the Islamic ideology would need to substitute another enemy..”

    Another enemy? how about Christians, Hindus, Atheists? then, of course, less-muslim Muslims!!!
    Don’t worry, they’ll always find some blood to shed. Allah cannot survive without blood.

    • Jay Boo says

      Mar 30, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Agreed
      Just as I stated above

  4. Defcon 4 says

    Mar 30, 2014 at 1:59 am

    MEMRI used to have a video of a Kuwaiti muslime cleric giving a lecture about how easy it would be to carry out a terrorist attack against the US using a couple pounds of anthrax and how many hundreds of thousands of people it would kill. It didn’t seem he opposed such a plan being carried out — and neither did his audience of fellow islam0nazis.

  5. duh_swami says

    Mar 30, 2014 at 6:18 am

    Allah makes it clear in his book who he hates. Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, Mormons, Wiccans, Hindus, Buddhists, and a certain tribe of Pygmy’s in the Congo. Basically any kuffar. And he instructs the pious what to do about them, and the pious do their best to comply. As far as Allah is concerned, he is an absolutist. Anyone rejecting or opposing him is ‘warring with him’, and spreading mischief in the land, and you know what that means. And so do the pious.
    Allah gave them the book so they would know what to do.

  6. Paleologos says

    Mar 30, 2014 at 10:37 am

    TO THE BOARD:

    The enemy of islam, described in the purest sense, is … ALL INFIDELS.

    That includes in order of who they want to kill:

    1. Jews

    2. People who openly expose their maggot religion for the Satan based ideology that islam is: Geert Wilders, (author of FITNA), our own Robert Spencer, et., … generally, anybody who speak out publicly against islam, and earns the dreaded fatwa …

    3. Catholic Crusaders … do your history homework before you fight me on this one.

    4. All other people who realize card carrying muslims are shit-for-brains-frontal-lobotomy candidates that need to be isolated, and, where necessary, dealt with on an an extreme prejudice basis.

    5. Everybody else who, regardless of personal philosophy, don’t take kindly to the threats of subjugation, slavery, or conversion by the sword. (yeah!!!! Pope Benedict XVI !!!!

    http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/speeches/2006/september/documents/hf_ben-xvi_spe_20060912_university-regensburg_en.html

    Please let me know of any anti-islam categories I may have missed. I am trying to be as all inclusive as I can without making this post too long.

    Wait a minute! … One more category! …

    People who fell in love with this theme song !!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGx94VPb8V8

    R/

    Paleologos

  7. shabeer says

    Mar 31, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Money utilization for immoral/illegal/unjust activities prohibited:
    Bukhari :: Book 4 :: Volume 53 :: Hadith 347
    Narrated Khaula Al-Ansariya:
    I heard Allah’s Apostle saying, “Some people spend Allah’s Wealth (i.e. Muslim’s wealth) in an unjust manner; such people will be put in the (Hell) Fire on the Day of Resurrection.”

    • gravenimage says

      Apr 2, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      shabeer wrote:

      Money utilization for immoral/illegal/unjust activities prohibited…
      ………………………..

      What Taqiyya artist shabeer will not tell anyone here is that there is *nothing* in funding violent Jihad that Islam considers immoral or unjust—and hence this is not illegal in any truly Islamic state.

  8. veggiedog says

    Apr 7, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I do not see anyway to back-channel communicate with anyone on this site. Makes it hard to develop communication through email as i wouln not post mine on any sight unless through private messages.

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