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Pies4shaw Leo

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:18 pm
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It is, of course, predicated entirely on a false premise -"radical Islamic terrorism" seems to be an end-of- lifestyle choice of some disaffected Europeans. I suppose we could quarantine Europe - do you think that's what he meant?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:40 pm
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It is, of course, predicated entirely on a false premise -"radical Islamic terrorism" seems to be an end-of- lifestyle choice of some disaffected Europeans. I suppose we could quarantine Europe - do you think that's what he meant?


Possibly, not a bad idea in one way Razz

I interpreted it more as equating the Elbonians with middle eastern Muslims, but your idea has merit.

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:12 am
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another atrocity:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-02/palmyra-mass-grave-islamic-state-victims-found-syria-army-source/7294904

but im linking it because half way down the page is a video, please take the time to watch it. it shows the destruction of their ancient sites, but it also has sweeping views of them, and what remains is truly amazing and stunning. why would they do that, what pleasure could they get from it?

fuckheads.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:29 pm
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Found some good articles about this issue and the ongoing Syrian Civil War in the last few days.

1). The first article published in the BBC relates to leaders within the Alawite sect wanting to distance themselves from Bashar Al-Assad which is what some consider to be an unusual development especially in light of Assad's recent victories, most notably in Palmyra last week.

Full article is in the link below:

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Syrian Alawites distance themselves from Assad

In a deeply unusual move, leaders of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect in Syria have released a document, obtained by the BBC, that distances themselves from his regime and outlines what kind of future they wish for the country after five years of civil war.

The community and religious leaders say they hope to "shine a light" on the Alawites after a long period of secrecy, at what they call "an important moment" in their history.

In the eight-page document, termed a "declaration of identity reform", the Alawites say they represent a third model "of and within Islam".

Those behind the text say Alawites are not members of a branch of Shia Islam - as they have been described in the past by Shia clerics - and that they are committed to "the fight against sectarian strife".

They also make clear that they adhere to "the values of equality, liberty and citizenship", and call for secularism to be the future of Syria, and a system of governance in which Islam, Christianity and all other religions are equal.

And despite Alawites having dominated Syria's government and security services under Mr Assad and his late father Hafez for more than four decades, they stress that the legitimacy of his regime "can only be considered according to the criteria of democracy and fundamental rights".


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35941679

2). A great article regarding counter-extremism and how the Islamist narrative must be confronted and challenged. This article is by counter-extremist think-tank group called Qullium who are based in London.

http://www.quilliamfoundation.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/publications/free/countering-islamist-extremist-narratives.pdf

3). Iraqi forces have entered the town of Hīt which is approximately 60km West of Ramadi.

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Iraqi forces enter ISIS-held Hit, thousands flee fighting

HIT, Iraq — Iraqi forces have entered the town of Hit, a week after launching an operation to retake the western town from Islamic State group fighters, commanders at the scene said Monday.

Iraq's elite counterterrorism forces, who are leading the offensive, said they are clearing ISIS fighters from Hit's northern neighborhoods as they push in toward the town center.

Iraqi and coalition officials say Hit — which lies along the Euphrates river valley in Iraq's vast Anbar province — is strategically important as it sits along an ISIS supply line that links the extremist militants in Iraq to those in Syria.


http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2016/04/04/iraqi-forces-enter-isis-held-hit-thousands-flee-fighting/82631776/

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:34 pm
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Very interesting and encouraging stuff, Jezza. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:05 pm
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Here's some more stuff on that 'lesser of two evils', the Assad regime:

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/18/bashar-al-assads-war-crimes-exposed

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 9:46 pm
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Thanks for linking the article David. Good read!

ISIS have lost the town of Hīt to Iraqi forces!

https://www.dailystar.com.lb/News/Middle-East/2016/Apr-14/347399-iraq-says-town-of-heet-retaken-from-isis-after-weeks-of-fighting.ashx

Here's a good map below I found online demonstrating that ISIS hasn't made many gains since January 2015 but is steadily losing more land with each passing month. The map doesn't take into account their recent loss in Palmyra since that happened after March 14.


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 16, 2016 10:19 pm
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Ouch. Losing Tikrit would've hurt.
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PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2016 12:33 am
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The operation to retake Fallujah (west of Baghdad) has begun.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/23/iraqi-pm-announces-military-operation-to-retake-fallujah-from-isis

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:54 am
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ISIS on the verge of losing Fallujah!

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-18/fallujah-reclaimed-from-islamic-state-explainer/7461924

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 8:38 am
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Oh my, 250,000 - 280,000 displaced people. Only 20,000-50,000 left in the city. That is mind boggling.

Good news in the article though, and that map is really informative, and easy to understand. Thanks Jezza.

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 4:17 pm
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They've declared war on the Philippines now.

http://www.vocativ.com/332016/isis-declares-war-on-the-philippines-in-latest-beheading-video/

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 28, 2016 4:53 pm
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The Iraqi government declares Fallujah "liberated" from ISIS. Next aim is to regain the city of Mosul.

http://www.vox.com/2016/6/27/11823514/fallujah-isis-iraq

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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:08 am
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So, all up, does it seem like the battle is being slowly won?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 11:35 am
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David wrote:
So, all up, does it seem like the battle is being slowly won?


Hmmm Confused

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said findings point to Islamic State responsibility for the suicide bomb attack on Istanbul’s main international airport.

Up to 36 people are now believed to have died and many more wounded


http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/istanbul-ataturk-airport-attacks-live-8305387

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