One consistent hallmark of abusive laws is that they lend themselves to new abuses limited only by a spiteful imagination (see also: Pakistan’s blasphemy law). “Saudi man divorces wife over loudspeaker at mall,” from Bikya Masr, March 23 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): CAIRO: A Saudi husband used a loudspeaker to divorce his wife […]
Morocco: Banned Islamic opposition party organizes anti-Israel march
“They chanted: ‘We will never forget you Ahmed Yassin,’ naming an Islamist Palestinian Hamas leader assassinated by the Israelis in 2004.” And so they support Hamas’ aim of destroying Israel. “Moroccan Islamists flex muscles in Rabat march,” by Souhail Karam for Reuters, March 25: RABAT (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Moroccans staged a pro-Palestinian […]
Saudi Arabia: Expat group warns workers to be cautious about expressing non-Muslim faith in wake of grand mufti’s church-destroying fatwa
April Fools Day is coming up. It might be a hoot to tell King Abdullah the exact story that is going on here, but reversing the roles of non-Muslims and Muslims. Tell him that Saudi men and women are stuck working in slave-like conditions and prohibited to publicly express their faith, and the ranking cleric […]
Taliban threatens Pakistani lawmakers’ families over prospect of reopening NATO supply lines
As noted here in a 2010 story about the ISI’s “urging on” of the Taliban, “it’s all fun and games for Pakistan’s ruling elite until the jihadists who found sanctuary on the western frontier are breaking down the gates in Islamabad.” “Taliban warn Pakistan lawmakers over NATO supplies,” by Ishtiaq Mahsud for the Associated Press, […]
Pakistan: 100 women forced to convert to Islam “in recent months”
Not unlike a similar case of bias that has arisen at Bikya Masr, this report talks out of both sides of its proverbial mouth, abruptly shifting the focus to women who say they have “found love.” It is not enough that a Pakistani journalist quoted below says he has spoken to a few women and […]
Toulouse jihad murderer had ties to jihadists in U.K.
Earlier coverage observed that Merah had “been surprised: he thought he’d be able to continue his offensive and carry on with the killings and it’s clear that he hadn’t prepared anything (in the event of a siege).” With any luck, his hubris and lack of preparation may lead to the untangling of a larger web […]
Saudi Arabia: Another Twitter user faces charges for apostasy
“Many scholars and people are now demanding his execution.” That may be about as close to democracy as Saudi Arabia gets: giving the people what they want, at least when it’s death. “Another Twitter user accused of apostasy in Saudi Arabia,” from Emirates 24-7, March 25: An Arab man in Saudi Arabia is accused of […]
France: Preliminary charges filed against brother of Toulouse jihad murderer
Abdelkader Merah Update. “Preliminary charges filed against gunman’s brother,” from the Associated Press, March 25: A Frenchman suspected of helping his brother plot attacks against Jewish schoolchildren and paratroopers was handed preliminary murder and terrorism charges Sunday. But Abdelkader Merah denied any role in the attacks. Investigators looking into France’s worst terror attacks in years […]
Dozens of French nationals being trained by Taliban
There’s more where Mohamed Merah came from. Much is made below of the fact that Merah did not appear religious, and was seen in a nightclub. But it is nothing new for jihadists to make an effort to appear non-religious (see also: Lesson 8 of the “Al-Qaeda playbook”), or to indulge in what they please […]
Toulouse jihad murderer’s brother suspected of complicity
In a prior report, Mohamed Merah’s brother Abdelkader said “I am very proud of my brother. I regret nothing for him and approve of what he did.” This development barely begins to unravel the trail of money and contacts that made it possible for Mohamed, who was on welfare, to travel extensively and amass weapons, […]
Tunisia: Thousands rally to demand Sharia law
At another recent rally, we saw some signs of self-delusion about what they would be getting under Sharia. Many others, however, know exactly what they want to impose on the country. “Thousands rally in Tunis to demand Islamic law,” from Agence France-Presse, March 25: At least 8,000 Islamists staged a mass demonstration in central Tunis […]
U.K.: Deported jihadist hate preacher still broadcasting message into country, urges establishment of secret jihadist mosques
Abdullah el-Faisal Update. This report is from earlier in the month, but still merits attention. “Exile hate preacher’s web rants,” by Simon Hughes for The Sun, March 13: Sinister Abdullah el-Faisal broadcasts his wicked gospel live to the UK over the internet six nights a week. Misnomer of the month: neither Gospel nor “good news.” […]
Egypt: Islamic parties are majority on constitutional panel
Similar to a question posed last week: can something be newsworthy, and yet entirely expected? A democracy is only as good as the values that inform its participants. Much also depends on who is allowed to participate in the first place. An update on this story. “Islamists are majority on Egypt constitution panel,” from the […]
France: Brother of Toulouse jihad murderer “proud of him”
“Police and prosecutors said the 29-year-old is a radical Islamist and that traces of what could be an explosive material were found in his car.” He’s apparently proud his brother chased down an 8-year-old girl, grabbed her by the hair, and shot her in the head. Such intrepid, manly mujahedin. And Mohamed Merah met his […]
Toronto: Bookstore sells out of book advising Muslim men on how to beat and control their wives
Are all of these people “misunderstanding” Qur’an 4:34 because they read American and European blogs and not the work of the HuffPo Tafsir Bureau? No. The semantic gymnastics of apologists notwithstanding, at the end of the day, Qur’an 4:34 says what it says, and it says, in Arabic and in numerous translations made by sincere […]
Facebook takes down “Homage to Mohamed Merah” page
If there are going to be jihadists, may they be as dumb as possible, like the sympathizers here who may have put themselves on the radar screen of law enforcement, depending on the nature of their comments. “Facebook removes page paying homage to Toulouse killer,” from Agence France-Presse, March 23 (thanks to The Religion of […]
New York: Authorities have questioned at least 13 suspects with ties to Iran in recent years for surveillance of possible attack sites
“The city’s large Jewish population and international significance as a terror target made it ripe for a strike by either Iran or Hizbollah.” The NBC correspondent who called Hizballah a “resistance group” will be so happy to know they might be busy “resisting” New York. Just like they once “resisted” Buenos Aires. And how they […]
U.S. says Pakistan’s ISI continues to aid Taliban and Haqqani network
Can something be both newsworthy, and yet, nothing new? This story appears to be just that. More on Pakistan’s unaccountable state mafia. “ISI continues to aid Haqqanis, Taliban, claims US general,” from Pakistan Today, March 24 (thanks to Kenneth): WASHINGTON – The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to maintain ties with the Taliban and the Haqqani […]
U.K.: Elderly woman dies after being left on the floor after fall while Muslim nurse took five to ten minutes to finish praying
The message that sends is that his prayer time is more valuable than a non-Muslim’s life, even when a prompt response to an emergency is an essential function of his job. “Woman died after Muslim nurse refused to help as he was praying,” from the Telegraph, March 23 (thanks to all who sent this in): […]
Toulouse jihad murderer videotaped himself pulling 8-year-old girl by her hair and holding her hair to shoot her in the head
This is the monster that some teacher in Paris wanted to hold a moment of silence for. According to the report below, he was also on welfare. “Horror movies: France terror fiend posted girl’s execution,” by Chuck Bennet for the New York Post, March 23: The Muslim fanatic who killed seven people in France was […]