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Retired Marine Corps Gen. John Allen was speaking in Kuwait, where representatives of more than a dozen Islamic and Western met to discuss using public communications to combat ISIS (also known as Da’esh – an acronym for the Arabic rendering of the group’s name, ad-Dawlah al-Islamiyah fil-Iraq wa ash-Sham). “As we seek to expose Da’esh’s true nature,” Allen told the gathering on Monday, “we must also tell a positive story, one that highlights our respect – our profound respect for Islam’s proud traditions, its rich history, and celebration of scholarship and family and community.” “We must work with clerics and scholars and teachers and parents to tell the story of how we celebrate Islam, even as we show that Da’esh perverts it.”
The conference in Kuwait City brought together officials from leading Arab states, Turkey, France, Britain and the U.S. to discuss ways their governments are working to counter ISIS’ message. The jihadist group, which controls large parts of Syria and Iraq and has declared a “caliphate” in those areas, runs a dynamic propaganda and recruitment operation, including a full-color online magazine, video clips, and an active social media presence. The Qur’an and other Islamic texts, along with viewpoints of historical and modern-day Muslim scholars, are central to its messaging, and the U.S.-led coalition is prioritizing attempts to counter the purported religious justifications for its actions.
Allen said that ISIS propaganda serves both to attract recruits and “perverts the innocent.” “It is only when we contest Da’esh’s presence online and deny the legitimacy of its message – the message that it sends to vulnerable young people – and as we expose Da’esh for the un-Islamic, criminal cult of violence that it really is, it is only then that Da’esh will be truly defeated.” He said every member of the coalition had a role to play in combating the image ISIS portrays of itself. “Da’esh’s online messengers present themselves as the true and victorious representatives of Islam. They seek to portray themselves as winners, true leaders worthy of financial support that attracts and radicalizes foreign fighters,” he said. “I believe every coalition partner, every one, has a unique and a vital role to play in striking down this image – this image within the context of our respective cultural, religious, and national norms.”
Allen noted that leading religious figures in the region have spoken out against ISIS on religious grounds. Last August, the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia declared that ISIS’ ideas and violent conduct made it “enemy number one of Islam.” The same month, Egypt’s grand mufti launched an Internet-based campaign to discredit ISIS, and urged media to stop using any name for the group that incorporates the word “Islamic.” More than 120 Islamic figures last month signed a letter to ISIS leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi – who calls himself “Caliph Ibrahim” and has called on jihadists everywhere to swear loyalty to him – challenging him on religious grounds.
‘Islamic foundations’
Who´s arming the rebels?Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
Who´s arming the rebels?
The CIA has begun delivering weapons to rebels in Syria, ending months of delay in lethal aid that had been promised by the Obama administration, according to U.S. officials and Syrian figures. The shipments began streaming into the country over the past two weeks, along with separate deliveries by the State Department of vehicles and other gear — a flow of material that marks a major escalation of the U.S. role in Syria’s civil war.
We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
Sure, gotta have a bad guy...We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
A strong ISIS?
Who the fuck wants that?
What a bunch of shitheads. Many of the should be transfered to Den HaagWho´s arming the rebels?
Armed - past tense.
I'm glad you asked.
CIA begins weapons delivery to Syrian rebels - The Washington Post
The CIA has begun delivering weapons to rebels in Syria, ending months of delay in lethal aid that had been promised by the Obama administration, according to U.S. officials and Syrian figures. The shipments began streaming into the country over the past two weeks, along with separate deliveries by the State Department of vehicles and other gear — a flow of material that marks a major escalation of the U.S. role in Syria’s civil war.
IS terror and the moral hypocrisy of the West Middle East Eye
Basically, many nations armed ISIS, but tried to keep them roped up - they failed in a spectacular fuck up.
Of course, that old news from not so long ago isn't exactly welcomed in many quarters, as it shows a massive fuck up by the CIA - one in a very long list.
The new bad guy is still a baby. Aren´t they angry they have to bomb their baby before it becomes a man?Sure, gotta have a bad guy...We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
A strong ISIS?
Who the fuck wants that?
Any war will do. You don't want those military materials getting dusty and unused...The new bad guy is still a baby. Aren´t they angry they have to bomb their baby before it becomes a man?Sure, gotta have a bad guy...We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
A strong ISIS?
Who the fuck wants that?
So? Why is the coalition against ISIS, which consists of many countries, hardly doing something then?Any war will do. You don't want those military materials getting dusty and unused...The new bad guy is still a baby. Aren´t they angry they have to bomb their baby before it becomes a man?Sure, gotta have a bad guy...We got what we wanted...Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
A strong ISIS?
Who the fuck wants that?
Armed - past tense. Basically, many nations armed ISIS, but tried to keep them roped up - they failed in a spectacular fuck up. Of course, that old news from not so long ago isn't exactly welcomed in many quarters, as it shows a massive fuck up by the CIA - one in a very long list.
Carpet bombing can be fun.After ISIS Rapist Pigs suffered a heavy defeat in Kobani, their reinforcement attack the city now.
YPG Da 8217 ash Return to Koban with Reinforcements Intensify Attacks SYRIA 360
Has anyone noticed the anti Assad stories have all disappeared - especially the ones about arming the rebels?
