Al-Zawahiri tries to stay relevant in face of Muslim discontent
2008-04-25
Algerian analysts say al-Qaeda number-two Ayman al-Zawahiri's second set of answers to questions about the terror group's activities in Algeria are far from reality. Algerians are skeptical of his attempt to characterise terrorists in Algeria as resistance groups fighting colonisation.
Said Jameh in Algiers and Jamel Arfaoui in Tunis contributed to this report for Magharebia – 25/04/08
 [Getty Images] Algerian analysts say Ayman al-Zawahiri's description of al-Qaeda's objectives in Algeria as efforts to secure the lives and properties of citizens is far from reality. |
Al-Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahiri used the internet on Tuesday (April 22nd) to resume answering questions allegedly left earlier by readers of extremist websites. Experts believe that the web "dialogue" by Osama bin Laden's deputy, however, is merely an attempt to stay relevant amid growing discontent among Muslims.
Many of the questions submitted to al-Zawahiri reportedly revolved around al-Qaeda's legal authority and the controversy over its attacks on Algerian and Iraqi civilians.
Asked about the targeting of civilians by alleged Algerian readers, Zawahiri continued to justify the attacks by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. He characterised them as efforts to secure the lives and property of Algerian citizens and as jihad to liberate Algerians from "America, France and the children of France".
Algerian analysts say al-Zawahiri depicted a picture that was far from reality in Algeria.
Political analyst Ali Merdji said al-Qaeda's number two was trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to depict Algeria as an arena for fighting the Americans and French. The recording is an attempt to "introduce the bloodthirsty elements of al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb in a new way, i.e. resistance groups fighting colonisation in Algeria," Merdji said.
"This trick won't be bought by the Algerians who understand the criminal nature of the terrorist organisation, which has a long record of terrorist operations, especially as they are the first victims of that organisation's followers," he added.
Al-Qaeda has carried out eight suicide attacks in Algeria since April 11th, 2007, killing more than 100 civilians. According to Merdji, the toll over the last 16 years has convinced Algerians that violence will reap nothing but fear.
Even the families of many armed men no longer believe in armed action and have called instead for reconciliation, he noted.
Because security forces have dismantled and isolated a number of terrorist groups, many al-Qaeda supporters now live in squalid conditions, Algerian media recently reported. Cut off from resources and with reduced supplies, al-Qaeda Organisation in the Islamic Maghreb has been forced to ask for clothes, medications, food and money.
Al-Zawahiri's repeated calls to kill Americans and French in Algeria contradict the principles of Islam, a local imam told Magharebia.
"The texts of Islamic history show that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to advise his companions during the wars not to hurt Christians and Jews, even by hints, and he advised them not to hurt monks in their places of worship," Abdelkrim said. If this was at the time of war, he asked, then how about the time of peace?
As to al-Zawahiri's motives for choosing the "dialogue via internet" option, Hamid Yassine, an expert in security affairs in Algeria, said the move was "an attempt to confirm that al-Qaeda has a media presence, and that it has the power and ability to make threats".
Such messages have become important "in the survival of the jihadist groups", he noted, adding that they have become increasingly dependent on the media to counter the severe blows they have been dealt, not just in Algeria but across the world.
"A message through a digital means can be recorded and circulated quickly and in secrecy without knowing its source, especially with the spread of the internet cafes," said Abdelkarim Hizaoui, a professor of media in the Institute of Journalism and News Sciences in Tunis.
According to an expert on extremist Islamic groups' use of the internet, "al-Zawahiri is now looking at the use of the internet as the best way through which he can avoid censorship." Ikbal Gharbi, a professor of Anthropology in the Institute of Sharia and Religious Principles, added, "In view of the high illiteracy rates in the Islamic world, the audio recording is considered an effective means to convey the message that can then be copied and sent via cell phones. To al-Zawahiri, the internet is the 21st century's blessing."
Al-Zawahiri might not find listeners in Tunisia, however, where the government imposes strict censorship on extremist websites.
"I don't think that any sane person would dare to access these websites," Mourad Ben Jannet told Magharebia at an internet café in Tunis. "I don't think that you would find anyone who tells you that he/she supports al Qaeda or that he/she admires Ben Laden or al-Zawahiri; it would be a highly risky thing to do. I also don't think that these names or figures have anyone who sympathizes with them or support their ideology."
Karim Hidri, meanwhile, refused to take part in the conversation, but said his father warned him more than once not to search for the websites of religious organizations, even if it was out of curiosity.
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hoggar Posted 2008-04-25
I am having trouble understanding how it is that this big [expletive] can talk on the Internet in complete peace of mind and without being harassed. Frankly, I have to ask myself how, with all the electronic information sources out there, is there no security service able to locate and neutralise him? What kind of nightmare is this? They’ve got Internet in the caves and enclaves, while the Arab population is utterly poor. I would also like to understand one more thing, and I would be delighted if someone could respond to me. It has to do with the satellite and satellite telephone connections. How is it that these bastard terrorists get the ability to use these, how can they use this communication technology without be identified or without having to subscribe to operators. Is it that rogue-states are in collusion with them? Sorry, but there are too many things in these terrorist goings-on that seem unclear to me and have gone without explanation. Meanwhile, the people are dying like idiots, victims to this criminal scum.
Abou -Aissa Posted 2008-04-25
Algerians are chanting “‘No’ to terrorism! ‘Yes’ to national reconciliation! ‘No’ to the destruction of Algeria!” So, this Khariji dog Al-Zawahiri needs to defend Iraq and Palestine, not give order to kill Muslims. To all the Algerians and Muslims: Al-Zawahiri is an infidel, just like all the other bloodthirsty hordes. Moreover, the Algerians in turn are stuck with a very bad memory of these men who call themselves Muslims. Every time they kindle a fire for war, Allah extinguishes it. They try to sow disorder on earth, but God does not like sowers of disorder (see: Quran, surat Al-Ma’ida, verse 64). A careful examination of the Prophet Mohamed’s life— prayers and peace be upon him— shows that war is a means of defence to be used only in unavoidable situations.
Ibn Sina Posted 2008-04-25
A few weeks ago it was a Dutchman who got himself some publicity thanks to this heretical rubbish. Now, it is Zawahiri getting himself some publicity thanks to these ridiculous and meaningless words. They have two points in common: first, “hatred,- although the Dutchman’s methods are less offensive— and, second, the media’s infatuation with them anytime these cowardly fugitives spout their gibberish. So, it should simply be enough to ignore them until everybody can develop antibodies to the scourge we know as HATRED!
acharif moulay abdellah bouskraoui Posted 2008-04-26
“A Letter from Acharif Moulay Abdellah to Al-Zawahiri” —May Praise be to God Alone— As a descendant of the Holy Prophet Mohamed, I have full right to tell you that you give a false image of Islam. This is a religion of tolerance. You have sullied the reputation of the religion, Islam. Now, everyone considers all Muslims to be part of the terrorist plotting. What you are doing is shameful. Instead of building up and constructing our civilisation, these Muslims have become like barbarians who know only how to destroy and demolish. What a bad reputation! This is shameful and has nothing to do with Allah. I ask you to lay down your arms and stop with your hostilities. Save the image of Islam that you have so sullied. Signed, Acharif Moulay Abdellah Boskraoui, a descendent of the Holy Prophet Mohamed
Khalfi Posted 2008-04-27
It is funny: everybody is talking about the “cowardly terrorists”, but nobody mentions the crimes committed daily by the USA against the civilian populations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which are carried out by real mercenaries on the CIA’s payroll, and nobody mentions the martyrdom of Palestinian people, who have not only been deprived of their ancestral land, but confined to real concentration camps in Gaza and the West Bank. The Western press talks at length about Darfur and Tibet, but it a case of amnesia when it comes to the havoc and ordeals several Muslim countries are suffering.
steven anderson Posted 2008-04-28
With luck, Muslims will turn away from the call of al Qaeda worldwide. They( al Qaeda) have only had success in the minds of media talkers. Innocents of any faith do not need to die for the calling of bin Laden and his people.
ali Posted 2008-04-28
Hi everyone, the two victims won't be released from Tunisia ever.
Toufik Posted 2008-04-28
Hoggar, to your question on satellite, all civilian satellite services transit through a gateway therefore, in principle, calls can be monitored. But you need to do it at the right time when those evil individuals use the link, at which point you could pinpoint their location if GPS coordinates are returned by the handset, through triangulation if you monitor radio communications in the surrounding area or figure out who purchased the service. For the latter a fake name can do the trick. If i were in the services i would put Thuraya frequencies on continual surveillance at least in the areas where these are suspected to be present. Monitoring the downlink, i.e. from satellite to mobile, would be ideal since you do not need to deploy a large ground infrastructure but you need to extract the right information pipe. For internet over satellite, if stuff like Inmarsat BGAN could embed the geolocation (not IP address but actual coordinates) with some of the packets that are sent perhaps you could track the source. Another way, is to do like the Russians did to that Chechen leader by having a handset "delivered" to him, which 'broadcasted' its location. That SOB of Zawahiri will pay one of these days. Trust me, i am as frustrated as you are to see that these devils are still spilling blood.
Anonymous Posted 2008-04-29
Khalfi; Go tell your friend, the dog Al-Zawahiri or the dogs in the GSPC to go defend the Muslim countries instead of killing those who have been Muslim for centuries.
لطيف Posted 2008-04-29
Peace and mercy of God upon you. May God protect my dear country from every invasion. We hope that the nation will be united against those who call themselves Islamic groups in the Maghreb countries and those who are corrupting in Algeria, won’t they come back to their wisdom. We know, and all the Algerian people know that Zawahiri and Ben Laden were federal agents of America. So how can any good be expected of them for this country and all countries? He is an agent who has betrayed his Arab nation. As regards the Algerian reality, the first target is the people whether by the high costs of living or terrorism.
سعيد Posted 2008-04-30
In the name of God, most gracious, most merciful. Regarding my opinion which mainly reflects the vision of its author, I will keep it to myself...Thank you.
زهرة Posted 2008-05-01
To the enemies of nations: history will one day witness your deeds. You are the worst rubbish of all time and a disgrace to the nation.
مسعود Posted 2008-05-01
May God protect us from the evil of Al-Zawahiri and every evildoer. What was said in the Qur'an about fitna and its people is enough for the understanding of Muslims.
يوسف Posted 2008-05-01
This idiot is still alive??? A fool...
kimou Posted 2008-05-01
Where are you, rat? You are hiding like garbage.
اباعمر Posted 2008-05-02
I say to Ayman Al Zawahiri, those like him and his followers, if what you do is part of religion, give a proof if you were right otherwise your reality has been uncovered. You accuse those who are not like you of infidelity, you allow them to be killed, you close the door of repentance in the face of creatures, you apply verses of infidels to Muslims ignoring or neglecting the saying of the prophet of God peace and prayer upon him (If God guides at your hand one man, it is better for you than life and what is in it). As for just talking at a wall, it is useless, accusing people of infidelity has its regulations which are only understood by the most learned scholars, and despite that they are judicious and try to avoid making accusations of infidelity as they avoid apostasy. Anyway, it is the Qur'an and the Hadith with all that was said in them that are the trenchant. But to speak with your reason, everyone has reasoning but religion is a text. Where are you in comparison with Malek Ben Anas, Ahmed Ben Hanbal, Al Chafii and many others? Why haven’t they said what you are saying, maybe you have reached levels of knowledge which they haven’t reached? But if your aren’t ashamed, you can say anything. You should know that God the supervisor doesn’t sleep, and the oppressors will learn their destiny.
Ego Posted 2008-05-02
When in Iraq and elsewhere, will the Yankees and their imperialist allies be dealt punches for their unbridled insolence? I do not know if my thoughts about Tora Bora are going to be wrongfully or rightly understood, but don’t you dare touch my Algeria or, this time, my angry thoughts will blow up your Tora Bora and all that it is wherever it may be!
jamal Posted 2008-05-02
100% a failing policy.
Ego Posted 2008-05-02
Anonymous! Khalfi was absolutely right to bring up this truth... It is true that height of terrorism comes from the Yankees’ insolence. What they term their world conscientiousness is in fact their and their allies’ frequent pointing of their rockets and other death machines of their fabrication at people. They further that this is for the freedom of all. Personally, I would like to be a terrorist for at least one reason: to terrorise the No. 1 terrorist. Did you say Mr. Bush?
ابوحديفه الصا مد Posted 2008-05-03
You are talking about terrorism as it was the cause which made you entangled in these conditions. You forget the tyrants and what they did to you. How many innocents have they killed, how many have they imprisoned, how many have they tortured? They have deprived people of their living, they have plundered, robbed, violated the sanctities of people, they have given our necks to the enemies. Terrorism is their problem and the nation has nothing to do with it. It is threatening their thrones because this nation won’t take power. Whatever it does, its charges are ready-made.
yahya abou Posted 2008-05-03
Terrorism doesn't exist in Islam, they call Islamists terrorists and this is unacceptable.
mohamed Posted 2008-05-04
Thank you for this programme.
Anonymous Posted 2008-05-04
Ego; There is never any truth when it comes to the terrorists and their supporters. I would prefer to be with Bush than with the bloodthirsty al-Qaeda or the dogs of the GSP, who kill their brothers and sisters. Period!
محمد ابو سياف Posted 2008-05-04
What, the pig kills civilians in the country of Muslims? They are tryrant worshippers. Are you trying to cover up the crimes of renegade systems? Ask the Algerian intelligence services how many innocent people they kill in a year? Or are your ears deaf to such crimes?
ابو رحاب Posted 2008-05-06
Salam, if you want to verify a blatant reality, go back to the history of Al Saoud and how they founded the kingdom. Al Zawahiri is just an obedient slave and servant to his masters. Do you know who they are? They are the Hachouiya who oppress the people in the name of Islam.
tonono mohamed Posted 2008-05-06
Long live Morocco and Algeria, but [expletive] Mohammed VI and Bouteflika!
عبد العزيز Posted 2008-05-07
We ignore and only God knows after the press is now in the hands of unjust people and everything was messed up? The aim of Al Zawahiri is noble, God is with him. If it is the opposite, may God guide him. The real enemies are the Jews and Christians. We ask from our hearts God to support our Iraqi Mujiahid brothers as well as in Palestine.
ابو عبد الله Posted 2008-05-08
Allah Akbar (God is the greatest) the truth has come and the falsehood has vanished. Those who want to live under the whips of the cowboys must leave the country of Muslims. Victory for the monotheists is coming against the will of the renegades who change the God's rules.
karima Posted 2008-05-08
Really good articles. I hope that you will keep on in this way and publish varied articles like this one because it is really outstanding.
kamal Posted 2008-05-08
In the name of God most gracious most merciful. Why is everyone trying to hide a part of reality? Let’s make things clear. Why don’t we open a dialog so that we can know the many questions which intrigue the people? There is another point. Why don’t we allow them to participate with other parties in politics and why do we repress those who are already participating such as what happened in Egypt and in Algeria in 1991 and Morocco? Which of the targeted countries has tried to open a dialog with this armed group? Give them a chance to express their opinion, the people should also be offered a chance to choose those who are suitable (because repression produces outburst).
benmoussa Posted 2008-05-08
Salam and the mercy of God. I am an Algerian who lived through events on the verge of massacre and terror. It was truly a horror. I would say that these inhumane acts have no relation to Islam, a religion of love, piety and reconciliation. Let us unite to combat this phenomenon. Today, we are more conscious than ever of this and we know well where this danger comes from. Thank you for publishing this message. Sincerely, your friend, Benmoussa
عبدو Posted 2008-05-08
We want you to clarify your attitude in the view of such declarations and statements.
عبدو Posted 2008-05-08
Your work requires a wider scope of freedom. Follow the news with others without making any difficulties for the follower of the news. I think that this corner reserved for comments requires constructive criticism, the way in which figures are written has many meanings; moreover, this can be not published as you say, our opinion can be wrong and your opinion can be right.
Ego Posted 2008-05-08
Anonymous! You seem to be on the wrong path—the path of a planetary bandit who is covered in engines of death, destruction and desolation, of a destroyer of civilisations more than a million times over, of a killer of peoples, of a supporter of the essence of evil. But, what can I say? This is bad, this is worse than all the real terrorists in the world taken together. Moreover, your chanting is false because you have taken to overused, hypocritical refrains. Have you always been this way or is this just the way you prefer to be?
youness Posted 2008-05-09
Salam alikoum. The word terrorism isn’t specifically defined as it is used by some sides to cause the fall of some opponents. It is also used by the United curses and not the states to attack to anyone who dares to say no to it. Moreover, Arabic regimes usually do that to repress real oppositions, I say, and drop them in prisons under the pretext of belonging to a terrorist and unauthorized organisation. Arabs and Muslims must think seriously of a thorough change to their reality which is shameful and disgraceful, in other words, instead of futile conflicts. But how can this be achieved? Until then, we leave you in the protection of God.
yassen Posted 2008-05-09
Terrorism is very nice and I love it more than I love myself.
mohamed Posted 2008-05-10
I think that al-Qaeda in Algeria is catastrophe in addition to al-Qaeda organisation in the Maghreb. The conscious Muslim knows the meaning of Jihad, they should first verify the opinions of scholars and preacher on the Jihad and its legitimacy. I think that these people who pretend that Al Jihad is a duty are making a serious mistake. I am sorry for young people today who fill their minds with Jihad. It is true that there is Jihad and there is injustice, but it has to be organized. In Algeria for example, when young people go to the mountains, who will they face, of course one of their relatives in the security forces. In my opinion, true Jihad should be in Palestine, Iraq, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Chechnya, the Muslim oppressed minorities.
Anonymous Posted 2008-05-10
Ego; Listen, I am on the right track. I prefer Bush even if he is an enemy of the Arabs and Muslims because I have never seen him attack innocent people in Algeria. The Algerian terrorists are our blood brothers, but you have seen their savagery against our innocents. They know nothing of mercy or clemency or Allah! Their aim is to kill Algerians without pity. Have you seen an American kill a person in our country? Why do these GSPC and FIS pigs keep on with their merciless killing? So, the right track is one of truly knowing the true enemies of Algeria and the Algerians. I am 100% sure that the FIS, GSPC and GIA are the real enemies of the people of the Algeria.
RIAD Posted 2008-05-10
One thing is for sure: these poor Algerians are sick with their jealousy for the whole world. An Algerian author recently put out a book saying, “Algerians, it is known, are jealous, envious and do not wish good on anyone.!” Martyrs come from their people!!! It is true that they insult everyone—the Moroccans, Tunisians, Egyptians, French, American and so on. The conclusion to take from this is that they have an inferiority complex. God save us. Amine.
SMAILI Posted 2008-05-11
My dreams are coming true. Thank you.
Anonymous Posted 2008-05-12
The real terrorists are the generals and the Military Security.
محمد بخوش Posted 2008-05-13
We the Algerians stand not with al-Qaeda Organisation, but against it. We don’t agree that it is Jihad for the cause of God. It is totally the opposite. The messenger of God, peace and prayer upon him, advised us not to cut a tree, not to kill a child and not to kill a man entrusting a heritage. Jihad is liberating occupied Jerusalem or fighting one's soul but not killing innocents. If you kill a soul, it is as though you killed all people. Oh Lord guide and strengthen Islam and Muslims.
1 Posted 2008-05-13
Anonymous, do you prefer the terrorists, the generals or the makhzen?
Ego Posted 2008-05-13
To “Anonymous”! I think I understand whom you are: you must be one of those young people from the centre of Algeria who has been puffed up by these pseudo-democrats. Know this, little one, those whom you treat as true terrorists are really the defenders of Algeria—our Algeria. There may be some rough ones who are obsessed with power among them, but it is certain that they are the tiny minority and have virtually been wiped out. The majority of those with the Military Security have Algeria in their hearts. Those who you treat like pigs are our blood brothers!!! They are like us and they are virtually our brothers, and, in this regard, I do not think they are pigs. Rather, what I do not agree with is their way of seeing things. I grant you that we will fight them in this. I grant you that, but pigs!? No, on the contrary, those with whom you would prefer to be are pigs. I hope that you take this back because, ultimately, at the end of time everyone will find themselves with those whom he preferred to be in this lowly world. I do not think that you want to be with our worst enemy—the worst of the real terrorists. Indeed, just because they have not yet struck at Algeria does not mean that they are friends of Algeria; just because we have never had the plague doesn’t mean we should love the plague. Look at what they, their allies and their evil-doing protégés, the Israelis, are doing to the Iraqis, Afghanis, Somalis, Palestinians and everyone else. In the end, if you prefer to be with the "pharaoh of our time", then that is your choice. Personally, I will stop myself here on this subject.
nasser Posted 2008-05-13
In reply to Tonono, is it a neighbor's duty to tell his neighbour? Your expressions and ideas emanate from racism and ignorance. You must change your ideas in order to unite Muslims instead of insulting your free masters. Long live Morocco without people like you.
Ego Posted 2008-05-13
Riad! You are saying this in jest, no? Or is it that you want to throw a stone in the pond of history in order to provoke us or tease us or something? The Algerians envious!? Envious of whom and of what? Envious of our Moroccan friends and brothers who are subjects to His Majesty? Or, envious, no less, of our Tunisian friends and brothers who are receptionists and bellhops for the Europeans? Or, envious, even less than that, of our Egyptian brothers who are collaborators to the American-Zionist alliance and who oppress the Palestinians and deface Jerusalem while staining the doors of the people of the whole Maghreb. Algerian...? As for your dear France, we will always be right to insult it until it makes honourable amends to Algeria not for what it is now, but for what it was. Indeed, Riad, God bless Algeria from all of them. You see, Riad, I have not insulted anyone.
ياكين Posted 2008-05-14
I personally have a question which is always haunting me. Why have people in the East and West, including Muslims, ascribed the word terrorism to Islam as though the crusaders who despise Islam didn’t commit any terrorist acts in their sour history? And as though America the pagan, Russia the communist and the Zionist movement based on taking people for donkeys, haven’t committed one day acts of destruction, corruptions or terrorism. The oddest of all this is that Muslims stand in the same tunnel with the enemies, share their opinion and accuse Islam of these wrong charges.
mhamad Posted 2008-05-14
These are men.
fatima zahra Posted 2008-05-14
I liked this nice article. Thank you for it.
fatima zahra Posted 2008-05-14
Very good article, very great and varied. Will I find my reply here? I want a reply to my email address.
Anonymous Posted 2008-05-14
I do not agree with people who are ignorant of the truth. The killers are always the Islamists, not the generals, not the military. Who did the bombings in Algiers and in Casablanca, Morocco? It was neither the military nor the security forces. It was the Islamists (not the Muslims). I see no relation between this and the secret services or even the military. These pigs want to establish a caliphate in order to put an end to the modernisation of the Muslim people. These people of the GSP, Al-Qaeda, FIS, MIA and GIA are not really Muslims.
marocain Posted 2008-05-14
RIAD; Stop clowning around for everyone! Did you read your message? You're writing is insulting and abusive to Algerians. So stop! Go take a breath of fresh air outside of this website so that you can learn how to have a discussion in a forum. Before opening your mouth, open your brain so you can think a little. (That is, if you have a brain!!!???)
ياسين Posted 2008-05-14
Why is al-Qaeda attacking everywhere but not in Israel? I think that Al Zawahiri and Ben Laden are fabricated by the Israeli Moussad and they send their voice messages from the Pentagon in front of Bush and Ehud Barak.
تقتوق Posted 2008-05-15
No to Jihad in Algeria, we are all brothers in religion and society.
محمد Posted 2008-05-15
Al Qaeda Organisation was originally created by America and Israel to attack Islam and disperse Islamic countries and to say on the other hand that Islam is the religion of terrorism and to give Western countries a pretext to interfere in Islamic countries.
1 Posted 2008-05-15
To Riad: Are you this “author’s” editor? Poor you: you do not even know how to put two words together to make a sentence. You are as mediocre as those you support. Let men do the speaking, okay slave? Don’t get to big for your britches. Do you have some phobia of Algerians, scaredy cat!?
mariya Posted 2008-05-15
I don't like violence.
Ego Posted 2008-05-15
Okay, Magharebia, I was a bit to strong with my comment to Riad and I thank you for not publishing it. All my respect goes out to the all my Maghrebi brothers, including Riad. I assure this is sincere. P.S. You see, Riad, one doesn't go around insulting everyone.
عمر العمري Posted 2008-05-15
You know from experience and recent events that the blessed Al Qaeda organization of Jihad is the most sublime example for the leadership of the nation and restoring its lost triumphs. Why not? We know our leadership well. Even if I don’t officially belong to the organisation, I would be honoured to be accepted by the Sheikh and master Oussama, may God protect him and support him. We know wise leadership in his home. No group, organisation or oppressive government is equal to him at present. As to those who wrongly accuse the sheikh and the entire regime, we say may God guide you to the right path. To support Sheikh Oussama and Ayman is better us than supporting Bush, Bouteflika and Sarkozy.
karim Posted 2008-05-16
Is it difficult to attack Jewish and American military facilities without killing civilians?
أبو مصعب الجلفاوي Posted 2008-05-17
I am a young Algerian man and proud. Society describes my father as terrorist but I call him Mujahid because he has fought and struggled to drive away the injustice of the tyrants and oppressors, the generals. His only guilt is that he was a member of the Algerian Islamic Salvation Front party before it was banned. I ask every honourable man: how do you feel when you see your family insulted and tortured especially your parents, brothers and sisters? I say sisters and they aren’t even six years old yet. My father died of cancer six years ago after passing 12 years in the Raja prison. Through his entire life, he never carried an arm or called for violence. I say, what is my guilt that caused my family's suffering? I say to the tyrant Bouteflika and his group now that I am 18, I say that the sons of the Salafist lions are coming.
Anonymous Posted 2008-05-17
The aberrance known as al-Qaeda is enough to destabilise them.
بن احمد لامية Posted 2008-05-17
As an Algerian woman, I say that we are against terrorism.
asmae Posted 2008-05-17
Thank you for this site. Salam alikoum.
fateh Posted 2008-05-18
We are for Jihad and we are opponents of the USA to the last day of our life.
rachid essabari Posted 2008-05-20
Salam. I am Rachid Essabari from Had Eswalem. I was victim of an attack, along with my family. I informed authorities about that but they didn’t do anything…
tfou Posted 2008-05-25
Al Zawahiri is a dog.
KHALED1954 Posted 5 days ago
Our religion forbids us from insulting people.
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