It has long been alleged that Turkey abetted the travel of jihadis to the Islamic State (ISIS). They did deport this fellow, but he seems to have had no trouble returning. Now he has been caught again. Are actions such as this one designed for Western consumption, to bolster the country’s bona fides as a […]
Istanbul nightclub jihad attacker: “My aim was to kill Christians”
He wants to be put to death now so that he can at last claim, as he intended to do the night of his jihad massacre, the Qur’an’s promise of Paradise to those who “kill and are killed” for Allah (9:111). Note how Masharipov conflates the actions of Western governments with Christians and Christianity. No […]
Istanbul jihad mass murderer arrested: “Well-trained” Islamic State jihadi who trained in Afghanistan
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim echoed hints that Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus made yesterday, that another entity besides the Islamic State was involved: “The perpetrator of this vile attack has been captured. The powers behind this will be revealed.” “Captured suspect in nightclub attack is Uzbek with Islamic State ties, says Turkey,” by Kareem […]