A Muslim woman in Hollywood, Florida is facing three counts of child abuse in what officials call an act of “honor violence.” Continue reading
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Police Beat and Torture Indian Christians
Christians in Phatachanchara, India were tortured and beaten on February 15th according to a report just released from the Barnabas Fund.
Christians were forced from their homes at 2:30am by close to 60 local police officers who invaded the homes without warning. The Christians were beaten, abused and in some cases made to march miles across rocky, thorny ground in bare feet. Continue reading
Nigerian Military Kills 20 Terrorists
Nigerian troops have killed 20 members of the Islamic terror group, Boko Haram, according to an army spokesman.
The terrorists had attempted to take over a military barracks in Monguno, in the extreme northern part of the country. In addition to killing 20 of the terrorists, the troops were able to capture weapons and ammunition from the assault force. No military members were apparently wounded in the assault. Continue reading
Attacks On Christians Rise In Indonesia
Attacks on Christians have been on the rise in Indonesia according to a report from Human Rights Watch.
HRW’s report, researched over a year between August 2011 and December 2012, showed that the government has made little attempt to stop Islamic extremists from taking violent action against Christians in the nation. The report states “harassment and intimidation of minority communities by militant Islamist groups has been facilitated by the active or passive involvement of Indonesian government officials and security forces”. Continue reading
Nigeria Raids Islamists – Kill 17
Nigerian troops killed 17 terrorists and wounded dozens of others in twin raids on Boko Haram training camps.
The raids in northern Nigeria happened Sunday. One Nigerian soldier died in the assaults.
Lt. Col. Sagir Musa said the camps were “fortified” and were well stocked for an extended siege. The camps contained armories, a drug store, kitchens, water sources and dormitories for the troops. Continue reading
Homicide Bomber Kills 21 At Pakistan Mosque
A homicide bomber detonated a motorcycle full of explosives outside a mosque in Hangu, killing 21 and injuring dozens.
The attack was timed to hit worshipers as they were leaving the Friday prayers. Continue reading
France Military Enters War With Islamic Extremists In Mali
In a response to the Mali government’s plea for international help in fighting Islamic terrorists trying to take over the country, France has begun a series of air strikes against the extremists. Continue reading
Mali Government Fighting Islamist Insurgency
Malian military troops have begun firing on Islamists in the center part of the country as the extremists attempted to move on government controlled parts of the country according to BBC sources.
The troops used artillery against the extremists who control the village of Gnimignama. Government forces have not reported the total number of casualties. Continue reading
Iraq Bombings Kill 22
A series of explosions across Iraq killed 22 people and injured dozen more according to government officials.
The deadliest single attack killed seven in a small town south of Baghdad. Give were killed when a car bomb targeted Shia pilgrims in a part of Baghdad. Continue reading
Islamic Extremists Kill 15 Christians In Nigeria
Islamic extremists used knives to kill 15 Christians in the northern Nigerian village of Musari. The Friday attack happened in a town considered a stronghold of the al-Qaeda related group Boko Haram although the government has released few details. Continue reading
