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21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Kingspin(m): 3:29am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Islamic State: Egyptian Christians held in Libya 'killed' Egyptians had protested earlier this week calling for the return of the kidnapped Copts A video has emerged showing the beheadings purportedly of 21 Egyptian Christians who had been kidnapped by Islamic State (IS) militants in Libya. The footage shows a group wearing orange overalls, being forced to the ground and then decapitated. Egypt reserves the right to respond in any way it sees fit, its President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said. IS militants claim to have carried out several attacks in Libya, which is in effect without a government. However, with many armed groups operating in Libya, it is not clear how much power IS actually wields. National mourning The kidnapped Egyptian workers, all Coptic Christians, were seized in December and January from the coastal town of Sirte in eastern Libya, now under the control of Islamist groups. The video of the beheadings was posted online by Libyan jihadists who pledge loyalty to IS. A caption made it clear the men were targeted because of their faith. "Egypt and the whole world are in a fierce battle with extremist groups carrying extremist ideology and sharing the same goals," President Sisi said. The beheadings were described as "barbaric" by al-Azhar, the highly regarded theological institution which is based in Egypt. The Coptic church said it was "confident" Egypt would exact retribution. Egypt has declared seven days of national mourning. Libya has been in turmoil since 2011 and the overthrow of its then-leader, Col Muammar Gaddafi. Since then, numerous other militia groups have battled for control. The head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency warned last month that IS was assembling "a growing international footprint that includes ungoverned and under- governed areas", including Libya. Analysis - Orla Guerin, BBC News, Cairo The five-minute video shows hostages in orange jumpsuits being marched along a beach, each accompanied by a masked militant. The men are made to kneel before they are simultaneously beheaded. Most were from a poor village in Upper Egypt where some relatives fainted on hearing the news. A caption accompanying the video made it clear the hostages were targeted because of their faith. It referred to the victims as "people of the cross, followers of the hostile Egyptian church". There's speculation here that Egypt may now consider airstrikes across the border. President Abdel Fattah al- Sisi has said in the past that militants in Libya are a danger not just to Egypt, but also to the Middle East. Rival governments Libya has two rival governments, one based in Tripoli, the other in Tobruk. Meanwhile, the eastern city of Benghazi, headquarters of the 2011 revolution, is largely in the hands of Islamist fighters, some with links to al- Qaeda. On Sunday, Italy closed its embassy in Tripoli. Italy, the former colonial power, lies less than 500 miles (750km) from Libya at the shortest sea crossing point. Italian Premier Matteo Renzi has been calling for the UN to intervene in Libya. Thousands of migrants use the Libyan coast as a starting point to flee the violence and attempt to reach the EU. UK Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond condemned the beheadings. "Such barbaric acts strengthen our determination to work with our partners to counter the expanding terrorist threat to Libya and the region," he said. On Sunday, President Sisi banned all travel to Libya by Egyptian citizens. Despite the turmoil in Libya, thousands of Egyptians go to the country looking for work. There had been demonstrations in Egypt calling on the government to do more to secure the release of those held. www.bbc.com |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by owobokiri(m): 4:03am On Feb 16, 2015 |
And somebody is calling for American intervention in Nigeria to fight boko haram when American intervention in a more peacefull libya gave them ISIS. . It is NOT a coincidence that everywhere they go, after tens of thousands of air strikes, bombings and bloodsheds in the name of peace, what you see is more crises and worse situations . Pitching one group against the other while funding both from behind just to encourage mayhem.. Total destablisation of developing countries has become a foreign policy tool of NATO countries desperate to maintain western global dominance in the face of a rising China. . 3 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by jeffizy(m): 4:10am On Feb 16, 2015 |
If the king of terror OSAMA got served in the end, I believe the IS will have their cup full and running over soon too. Killing people for their faith is never part of ANY doctrine . 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by zangiff(m): 4:11am On Feb 16, 2015 |
just tired of all these....things r falling apart seriously |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Empiree: 4:17am On Feb 16, 2015 |
owobokiri: 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by nzeobi(m): 4:54am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Hope some people to blame GEJ for this people thinking and believe 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Akon419(m): 5:14am On Feb 16, 2015 |
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Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Akon419(m): 5:16am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Religion of peace 1 Like
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Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by clevvermind(m): 5:49am On Feb 16, 2015 |
It's time for God to judge this wicked terrorist group. Their days are numbered. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Arysexy(m): 6:17am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Fvck moreHARMmade 1 million times. Bastard trumpet with a Bastard islamic cult called religion of piss and shyt. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Empiree: 6:26am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Fact remains that Libya was peaceful under Qaddafi until Judea/christian terrorists got rid of him and made Libya a NATO country. Blame Islam all you want. It doesn't solve a thing. Don't know why people are so quick to forget things. I am sure there were many Christians and Muslims cheering on the death of Qaddafi. So this is the same fate that awaits Nigeria but I hope not. Only matter of time before you people realize that Islam is not guilty of this. 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Nobody: 6:30am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Buhari will end all terrorist activities. From ISIS to Alkaidaa. From Libya to Iraq and Syria and Denmark and Germany. Jonathan's inaction and cluelessness is the root cause of terror everywhere. May 29th is the day all terrorists everywhere will disappear. Bokoharam will then start a drive to get all Muslims to embrace western education. All arbitrary killings of Christians and Jews and Hindus and even Muslim on muslim slaughters will stop. 5 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by armadeo(m): 8:13am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Empiree: Fixed. No matter how you play it Islamic fundamentalist are guilty. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by tociano009(m): 8:24am On Feb 16, 2015 |
That is why I pity some goat here on nairaland who always talk about USA to come and help Nigeria to fight Bokoharam, because I was in Libya whenw the revolution started and I know how libya is, but I mmediately American intervene they scattered everything even all the rebel in Libya are sponsored by American 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by harrwix(m): 8:27am On Feb 16, 2015 |
This was one of the most horrible news I saw....too bad God hv mercy |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by idupaul: 8:47am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Americans funding ISIS since 1859 |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Vado(m): 9:33am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Obama is such a pu33y. America was to an extent even firm and resolute in international politics and military campaigns during Bush era. Now USA is such a toothless bulldog nobody fears no more. People were chanting "change" before Obama came in too. May we not seek a change that'll slowly consume us. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by JayTeeA(f): 10:16am On Feb 16, 2015 |
hmmmmmm.. the age is wrapping up very fast.. God help us to b ready.. this is just sad.. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by OgologoDimkpa: 10:20am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Empiree:Keep deceiving your self that Islam is not guilty of this. The whole world knows that Islam is evil 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by johnie: 10:30am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Vado: I wonder if this makes Obama clueless? |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Onyejiuwaokoh: 10:33am On Feb 16, 2015 |
These countless blames will not solve the problem; in Libya they accuse USA, in Nigeria they accuse PDP. Now it has spread to Niger, Cameroon and Chad, who will they blame again. Yemen, Somalia, Pakistan and Syria is being pounded by the same group and I don't know whether PDP or GEJ could be responsible. Let us be sincere, the Islamic religious leaders should convey an international religion reform program in other to reform their teachings and mode of preachings. This will help to change the old inimical patterns and usher in friendly and peaceful relationship. Then it will no longer be inimical to human existence. 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by wordcat(m): 10:47am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Empiree: |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by sorextee(m): 10:54am On Feb 16, 2015 |
If Islam is a religion of peace, then where's the peace in what they are doing. It's only muslims I know (so far), that force people to join them or die. I wonder sometimes if animals watch us with pity, on how we slaughter one another, all in d name of religion. 2 Likes |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Atigba: 10:58am On Feb 16, 2015 |
clevvermind:Sorry they are killing fo God 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by clevvermind(m): 11:00am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Atigba:which God? |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Ucheosefoh(m): 11:03am On Feb 16, 2015 |
Onyejiuwaokoh:You have a point but the problem is that those leaders enjoy the killing and will do nothing to stop it instead they will be looking for America and Israel to blame. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by gabrielahamz(m): 11:03am On Feb 16, 2015 |
The real tragedy of the matter is, Libya is just 3 countries away from Nigeria. With the lawlessness going on in the north, invading Nigeria would be a walk in the park for them. That is what I'm really, really scared of. ISIS is a more sophisticated, more intelligent and more ruthless terrorist group than boko haram. They will not limit their activities to the north alone. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Atigba: 11:06am On Feb 16, 2015 |
clevvermind:The one that create you |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Ucheosefoh(m): 11:06am On Feb 16, 2015 |
sorextee:Religion is the opium of the world it has brought more destruction and mayhem rather than peace. The world will only know peace if it get rid of religion . |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by johnie: 11:47am On Feb 16, 2015 |
gabrielahamz: Boko Haram is already receiving funding and training from ISIS! 1 Like |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by clevvermind(m): 1:30pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
Atigba:i don't thing so. my God does not tell them to do that. it is their own personal god which they created that told them to kill others. |
Re: 21 Christians Beheaded By Islamic State (IS) Militant In Libya by Atigba: 1:42pm On Feb 16, 2015 |
clevvermind:The promise land in your bible Does it belong to isreal? Who are the original occupants and owners? Why did God order moses to kill every living thing in the city including pregnant woman and children.? And inherit what is not theirs What is the difference between what moses did and what bokoharam is doing? |
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