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Islamic State of Iraq: Statement on the Blessed Operation of Kinaan
Written by Administrator Sunday, 27 March 2011 22:22
On March 20, 2011, the media ministry of the Islamic State of Iraq released a statement on the recent suicide operation in the "Kinaan" region in Diala province in Iraq. The operation, according to the statement, came as "continuation of the Battles of Challenge series that has been targeting the pillars of the Shia government and its positions of power." The communique indicated that the explosion occurred at the "headquarters of the pagan army in the government buildings complex in 'Kinaan' region...and the explosive power resulted in the complete destruction of the structure...and the death and injury of tens of...officers and soldiers."
Islamic State of Iraq Message “to the Muslims in Beloved Egypt”
Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 February 2011 22:41
On February 9, 2011, Al-Qaida’s Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) published a new open statement appealing "to the Muslims in beloved Egypt”. The ISI urged protesters in Egypt to wage violent jihad against the Mubarak regime and avoid "malicious secularism" and "infidel democracy." The statement noted that freeing “The Muslim prisoners in the prisons of the oppressors” “is one of” their “highest duties” and urged them not to “settle until” they “finish rescuing them from there, then turn them [prisons]—seeking Allah’s help—to destruction…”
Islamic State of Iraq Threat to Christian Sects and Churches in Iraq
Written by Administrator Friday, 24 December 2010 10:19
On December 22, 2010, the Islamic State of Iraq’s (ISI) Ministry of War released a communication directed at Christian sects and churches in Iraq. Referencing the October 2010 siege of the Sayedat al-Najah church in al-Karrada, the ISI threatened, “it has become very clear to us, undoubtedly, that you have read the message in the wrong way, and you acted based on misestimating. And you ignored dealing with the real side…the matter concerns. And you were blind towards the demands of the Mujahideen—and they are real and just demands—and you blinded your followers from these demands, and this will cost you very highly.” The ISI added that it “refuse[s] humiliation and we do not accept suppression, and we sacrifice our blood for the cause of Allah and in support of our Muslim brothers. And you should not be tricked by the promises of security from those who can’t protect themselves, as he who doesn’t have something cannot give it. And take cautious that the governance of Islam would return to be on these grounds while you are at war with the Muslims.”
Interview with the Mother of Islamic State of Iraq Martyr and Former Europe Resident Abu Sa’ad al-Tunisi
Written by Administrator Sunday, 29 August 2010 12:27
On August 25, 2010, the Al-Ma’sada Foundation released an interview with the mother of Abu Sa’ad al-Tunisi, a Tunisian who migrated to Europe, only to die fighting with the Islamic State of Iraq. His mother remarked that on “the first day of our entrance into Europe”, al-Tunisi asked her and his father, “what did we come to do in this country?” With no mosque in their area, he had to walk “more than an hour to pray” enforcing “in his heart a feeling of estrangement, especially due to the presence of collusions and many desires.” Then, “during his final days, life had opened for him and presented him with many offers like education, work and marriage but he preferred the eternal [life] rather than the mortal one.” Commenting on his decision to travel to Iraq, al-Tunisi’s mother “praise[d] Allah…that He facilitated for my son to transfer from hunting birds and fish to hunting the Shiite dogs and American pigs.” She urged other young men in Europe to “let the love of Jihad be more than your love for life and Europe” and to “take off…and be aware that Allah is with you.”
Islamic State of Iraq Claims Responsibility for Attack on Al-Arabiya Headquarters
Written by Administrator Sunday, 08 August 2010 12:40
On July 29, 2010, the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) claimed responsibility for the July 26th car bombing of the Baghdad headquarters of the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya Arabic-language news channel: “In spite of claims by the apostates of having previous knowledge about plans to attack the target, and boasting about their ‘intelligence’ information and their ‘security’ procedures, the executing brother was able to arrive at the building of the wicked Satellite Channel [al-Arabiya] after infiltrating the security measures and a number of check points, which the apostates and the security companies that contract with them in building around the targeted area that connects with the fortressed Green Zone. And the explosives-laden vehicle bombing led to the complete destruction of the building’s interior structure, as well as the surrounding buildings…” The ISI warned that “we will not hesitate in targeting any party or media establishment and [we will] chase their units wherever they are present. As long as it insists on being a tool in the war against Allah and His messenger…”
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