no-reply@blogger on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Here is a very interesting article about a wanted terrorist offering aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy.
http://gma.yahoo.com/terrorist-offers-hurricane-aid-us-says-no-thanks-151821686–abc-news-topstories.html
What are some of your opinions on this article?
no-reply@blogger on
Here is an excerpt from a CNN article regarding a Pakistani terrorist who offered to send money to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. Please read it and give me your opinion.
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — As residents of the U.S. Northeast grapple with the destruction wrought by Superstorm Sandy, an offer of assistance has come from an unlikely quarter: the leader of a radical Muslim group in Pakistan that Washington has branded a terrorist group.
“We offer our unconditional support and help for the victims” of the storm, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, head of the Islamic charity Jamaat-ud-Dawa, said in a statement late Tuesday. “If U.S. government allows, we will send our doctors, relief and rescue experts, food and medicine on humanitarian grounds.”
India accuses Saeed of masterminding the 2008 terrorist assault on Mumbai that killed 166 people — an allegation he denies.
The United States, which has declared Jamaat-ud-Dawa a terrorist organization and put up a $10 million reward for information leading to Saeed’s arrest and conviction, declined the offer.
“While we have great respect for Islamic tradition of social assistance to those who are in need no matter where they might be, this particular offer strikes us as very hollow,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters Wednesday.
no-reply@blogger on Sunday, August 12, 2012
A Muslim family representing England in the European Chess Championships taking place in Austria allege to have been the victim of Islamophobia, racism and even physical hate crime. 13-year-old Yusuf Bin-Suhayl was attacked and left bleeding by the mother of a fellow English competitor.
The family have had a police escort to their hotel and tournament. Father Sohale Rahman has made numerous complaints to the English Chess Federation who is overseeing the competition but to no avail. Throughout the competition the Rahman family who have three children representing England have been subjected to bullying and hate crime. Mother, Tomasina Contu, was spat on when she asked the father of one English competitor not to bully her son! It is of no coincidence that Tomasina wears a hijab.
The problems seem to have started from when the family asked for halal meals for themselves. Father Suhayl Rahman said, "I cannot believe my family has been subjected to so much racism and Islamophobia and the English Chess Federation has just stood by and done nothing."
The Islamic Human Rights Commission will be launching a campaign to see that those responsible for Islamophobia are brought to justice and those that are responsible for dereliction of duty are held responsible.
Chair of IHRC, Massoud Shadjareh, said, "This is a shocking case of racism and Islamophobia and one that should not go unnoticed, the children are so young and should not be subjected to such hate."
IHRC press release, 10 August 2012
See also IHRC action alert, 10 August 2012
no-reply@blogger on Friday, June 22, 2012
A homeless man slashed three Mott Haven workers with glass shards in 9/11-fueled hate crimes against Muslims, police sources said yesterday. Alejandro Gonzalez, 19, claimed he was "fighting terrorism" when he attacked three Middle Eastern men in two stores, sources said.
The first assault took place at 9:30 p.m. on June 6, when Gonzalez confronted Adam Zandan in a bodega on Courtlandt Avenue and cut the victim's face, court documents allege. A day later, the attacker walked into a pizza parlor on East 158th Street and sliced Salem Salim across the forehead, then slashed Bilal Alsayedi on the right arm as Alsayedi came to Salim's aid, the documents state.
The victims were treated for non-life-threatening wounds. Gonzalez was arrested on June 8.
no-reply@blogger on Thursday, May 24, 2012
A violent thug used a meat cleaver to threaten victims during a six-week campaign of robbery and burglary to fund a £600-a-week drink and drug habit.
Daniel Grant, 22, was jailed indefinitely yesterday after a court heard he had a hatred of people not like him and he enjoyed carrying weapons because it made him feel "on top of the world".
Grant committed eight robberies in Leeds between December and January this year, taking £3,000 worth of valuables from victims. Some were assaulted or threatened with a meat cleaver and other weapons.
Leeds Crown Court heard Grant holds openly racist views and is an active member of the English Defence League, a far-right protest group. After his arrest he claimed he carried weapons because other people were "needled-up" and may attack him because of his political views.
Judge Penelope Belcher jailed Grant indefinitely, saying he posed a significant risk of committing serious offences in the future. He must serve a minimum of four years in prison before he can apply to the parole board for release.
Grant, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, burglary and possession of a bladed weapon.
After his arrest Grant, who has previous convictions for assault and sex offences, told probation officers and a psychiatrist that he had a fascination with weapons and the power it gave him. He also said he had dreams about "torching" people and inflicting other injuries on them.
Jobless Grant said he committed the offences to fund his addiction to alcohol and cannabis. He was also a regular user of amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and anabolic steroids, which fuelled his aggression.
He said he was full of hatred for people who were not like him, including members of his own family. A report stated that he had an "abnormal personality" and had no empathy for his victims.
Judge Belcher said Grant was a risk to the public because he showed no desire to change. She told: "You have made it clear that the lifestyle that you were leading, involving drugs and significant amounts of alcohol, is a lifestyle you have every intention of leading on your release from custody."
Yorkshire Evening Post, 24 May 2012
An individual fuelled by violent fantasies who was "full of hatred for people who were not like him"– you can understand why he joined the EDL can't you?