• Why Jihad Watch?
  • About Robert Spencer and Staff Writers
  • FAQ
  • Books
  • Muhammad
  • Islam 101
  • Privacy

Jihad Watch

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

Libya: Islamic jihadists kidnap thirteen Coptic Christians from Egypt

Jan 5, 2015 5:29 pm By Robert Spencer

libya-rebels10-550x3662“Bishop Kevin, may I come in?”

(Heavy sigh) “Yes, Father Bud. But make it quick, okay? I have to get down to Masjid Tamerlane for an outreach meeting.”

“Yes, I know, Your G–”

“Kev.”

“Kev. Yes, I know. That’s why I came in. I just wanted to let you know that Islamic jihadists have just kidnapped thirteen Christians in Libya –”

“Cripes! Where did they find thirteen Christians in Libya to kidnap? That land peacefully accepted the wisdom and power of Islam centuries ago.”

“Well, be that as it may, uh, Kev, they did. And so I was wondering if tonight when you’re down at Masjid Tamerlane –”

“Bud, really. How many times do we have to go down this road? You know full well, Bud, that talk about extreme, militant Islamists and the atrocities that they have perpetrated globally might undercut the positive achievements that we Catholics have attained in our inter-religious dialogue with devout Muslims. It might possibly also generate suspicion and even fear of people who practice piously the religion of Islam.”

“The thing is, Bishop, I just don’t see what that dialogue is doing to alleviate the plight of the –”

“Bud, really. Enough is enough. I am not going to offend Imam Khalid ibn al-Walid by bringing up these unpleasant things. Do you want me to bring you back some hummus?”

“Egyptian Christians Kidnapped in Libya Amid Escalating Violence,” by Salma El Wardany, Bloomberg, January 4, 2015:

Masked gunmen in Libya kidnapped 13 Coptic Christian workers from Egypt, in the latest incident of religiously-motivated violence in the war-ravaged North African country.

The workers were taken from a residential compound in the coastal city of Sirte yesterday, Egypt’s state-run Ahram Gate reported. The incident brings the number of abducted Egyptian Copts to at least 21 since last week. A Coptic couple was also found dead in the same city on Dec. 23.

Sirte is under the control of Islamist militants who oppose the internationally-recognized government of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni, whose supporters include Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. Al-Thinni’s government sought refuge in the country’s eastern region after militias took over the capital Tripoli last year. Omar al-Hassi set up a rival government in the capital with the backing of the militants.

“It’s definitely religiously-motivated,” Mina Thabet, researcher at the Egyptian Commission for Rights and Freedoms, said by phone from Cairo. “Egyptian Christians are caught up in the middle of sectarian violence and chaos in Libya.”

The North African nation has descended into chaos after the ouster of its Libyan strongman Muammar Qaddafi in a popular uprising. Battles between rival militias have driven citizens from their homes, sent foreigners fleeing and cut oil exports.

The Egyptian government is in contact with Libyan officials to secure the release of abducted Christians, Foreign Ministry spokesman Badr Abdelatty said by phone.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)

Follow me on Facebook

Filed Under: Featured, Libya, Muslim persecution of Christians Tagged With: Sirte


Learn more about RevenueStripe...

Comments

  1. Transmaster says

    Jan 5, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    I wonder how long it is going to be before the Egyptian Army marches in to Libya to kick ass, and they can sure do it. HAMAS sure learned fast. What nobody has reported is the Egyptian Army who flies Black hawk helicopters just like Israel had the tacit approval to cross into the Gaza strip after HAMAS terrorists to kill them. The MSM has not reported what Egypt has done on their side of the Gaza strip,

    • umbra says

      Jan 6, 2015 at 5:01 am

      egyptian army too busy tying to maintain order and security within egypt. In addition to keeping an eye on MB and other terror organisations, it is probably also keeping an eye on parts of the internal security apparatus that may have been infiltrated by MB leading up to, during and after morsi’s presidency.

  2. jewdog says

    Jan 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    Since Libya is in chaos, this would be an excellent opportunity to invade it and exploit its resources. To justify the action, just cite some religious texts that nobody has ever heard of. If anyone objects, accuse them of blasphemy and racism.

    • particolor says

      Jan 6, 2015 at 1:10 am

      That sounds about Right to Me !!

  3. duh_swami says

    Jan 6, 2015 at 9:38 am

    ‘The responsibility to protect’, invented by Samantha Powers, and used by Rasool Obama in Libya, to protect Libyans from Libyans, by killing Libyans.
    The plan worked perfectly. As far as I know, Rasool has never used it again…certainly not for Christians sake.

  4. SpiritOf1683 says

    Jan 6, 2015 at 2:44 pm

    One of several reasons why Cameron should go in May is the help he gave to these Libyan Jihadis. Never before has anyone paid £3 billion in return for smashed tombstones. Yes, these Jihadis smashed the tombstones of our World War II dead in ‘appreciation’ of Cameron helping them to topple Gaddafi, and in addition we withdrew our staff from the British Embassy. This must be the biggest and most incompetent clown that has run Britain in a string of Prime Ministers going back to Robert Walpole.

  5. MC says

    Jan 6, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    How did they determine they were coptic christians?

FacebookYoutubeTwitterLog in

Subscribe to the Jihad Watch Daily Digest

You will receive a daily mailing containing links to the stories posted at Jihad Watch in the last 24 hours.
Enter your email address to subscribe.

Please wait...

Thank you for signing up!
If you are forwarding to a friend, please remove the unsubscribe buttons first, as they my accidentally click it.

Subscribe to all Jihad Watch posts

You will receive immediate notification.
Enter your email address to subscribe.
Note: This may be up to 15 emails a day.

Donate to JihadWatch
FrontPage Mag

Search Site

Translate

The Team

Robert Spencer in FrontPageMag
Robert Spencer in PJ Media

Articles at Jihad Watch by
Robert Spencer
Hugh Fitzgerald
Christine Douglass-Williams
Andrew Harrod
Jamie Glazov
Daniel Greenfield

Contact Us

Terror Attacks Since 9/11

Archives

  • 2020
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2019
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2018
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2017
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2016
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2015
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2014
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2013
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2012
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2011
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2010
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2009
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2008
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2007
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2006
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2005
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2004
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • September
    • August
    • July
    • June
    • May
    • April
    • March
    • February
    • January
  • 2003
    • December
    • November
    • October
    • March

All Categories

You Might Like

Learn more about RevenueStripe...

Recent Comments

  • Michael Copeland on Iranian Kurdistan: Muslim brothers behead their sister in honor killing over her romantic relationship
  • Walter Sieruk on Iranian top dogs approve bill to end UN nuclear inspections, increase enrichment
  • Dude on Muslim cleric: ‘We welcomed the takeover of ISIS because they wanted to implement the Sharia’
  • Infidel on Uighur leader: ‘We’re actually quite worried’ about what Biden might let China get away with
  • Infidel on Uighur leader: ‘We’re actually quite worried’ about what Biden might let China get away with

Popular Categories

dhimmitude Sharia Jihad in the U.S ISIS / Islamic State / ISIL Iran Free Speech

Robert Spencer FaceBook Page

Robert Spencer Twitter

Robert Spencer twitter

Robert Spencer YouTube Channel

Books by Robert Spencer

Jihad Watch® is a registered trademark of Robert Spencer in the United States and/or other countries - Site Developed and Managed by Free Speech Defense

Content copyright Jihad Watch, Jihad Watch claims no credit for any images posted on this site unless otherwise noted. Images on this blog are copyright to their respective owners. If there is an image appearing on this blog that belongs to you and you do not wish for it appear on this site, please E-mail with a link to said image and it will be promptly removed.

Our mailing address is: David Horowitz Freedom Center, P.O. Box 55089, Sherman Oaks, CA 91499-1964

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.