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Kuros
Joined: 27 Apr 2004
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 Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject: Al Qaeda targets landmark buildings in Timbuktu |
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Al Qaeda Destroys Timbuktu Shrines
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An al Qaeda sect is destroying 15th century shrines in the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu.
The centuries-old mosques and tombs, which were placed on the world heritage danger list by the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, were struck down in West Africa by members of the al Qaeda-allied Islamist group Ansar Dine this weekend. The group took control of northern Mali three months ago and now says the relics represent idol worship, a violation of Islam.
A spokesman for Ansar Dine, which translates to Defenders of Faith, told reporters that the group plans to �destroy every mausoleum in the city. All of them, without exception.� He said the group is acting in the name of God.
But for the people of Timbuktu, the al Qaeda affiliate�s actions have been anything but holy. Villagers were reportedly distraught about the militants� tearing down the sacred sites. |
I suppose they are trying to destroy their Mali/Songhai cultural roots. |
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nautilus
Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Location: Je jump, Tu jump, oui jump!
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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yeah I saw that. Cultural genocide.
Reminds me of the Taliban dynamiting the Afghan standing Bhuddhas.
I guess they'll be trying to demolish the arc de triomphe next. |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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| It's pretty bad when you look crazier than the Taliban. |
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