“30 gunmen had used sledgehammers to break through the jail’s concrete perimeter wall before using bolt-cutters to cut through padlocks on cell doors.” That had to take some time. An investigation is indeed in order. “Islamists flee Philippines prison after militants’ raid,” from BBC News, December 13: A group of suspected Islamic militants have attacked […]
Miscellaneous “armed men” in Philippines kidnap 40 people, kill 21
But in the article’s eleventh paragraph we learn that there is an “Islamic insurgency” in the area. Fit to print — but just barely! “21 Filipinos Are Reported Dead in Election Violence,” by Carlos H. Conde for the New York Times, November 23 (thanks to Bill): MANILA — In one of the worst incidents of […]
U.S. government vows revenge after jihadist commits mass murder at Fort Hood — no, wait…
Our government is afraid of “backlash.” The Philippine government, evidently, is not afraid of “backlash.” An update on this story. “Philippines enraged as Islamists behead hostage,” from AFP, November 9 (thanks to Christopher): ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP) – The Philippine government on Monday vowed to take revenge against Al Qaeda-linked Islamic militants after they dumped the […]
Philippines: Jihad against school principals
This just in from our “This Is Why You’re Poor” Department. Allah promised paradise to those who “slay and are slain” in the cause of jihad (Qur’an 9:111), but shooting your own society in the foot is also quite popular as a consequence. “Islamic rebels behead Philippine teacher: police,” from Agence France-Presse, November 8: ZAMBOANGA, […]
Philippines: Jihadist kidnappers demand $2 million for 79-year-old Irish priest
“When an adult male is taken captive, the caliph considers the interests … (of Islam and the Muslims) and decides between the prisoner’s death, slavery, release without paying anything, or ransoming himself in exchange for money or for a Muslim captive held by the enemy.” — ‘Umdat al-Salik, o9.14 An update on this story. “Kidnappers […]
Philippines: Jihad against 78-year-old Irish priests
Mindanao Jihad Update. Under Sharia law, non-Muslims may not propagate their religions. Since the imposition of Islamic law is the aim of these jihadists, and of all jihadists, this elderly priest became a target for abduction. “Irish priest seized in Mindanao,” from BBC News, October 11: An Irish priest has been seized by gunmen in […]