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New al-Qaeda propaganda video released
The Jihad Media Battalion, a jihadist video compilation and distribution group, recently issued a 12:33 minute video addressed to the United States, titled: They Are Coming, which warns of impending mujahideen operations. Video clips of combat training and attacks in Afghanistan, Iraq, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Kashmir, Chechnya, Somalia, Pakistan and Indonesia populate the propaganda portion of the film, and images of wounded and maimed soldiers are interspersed throughout.Past footage of a video speech by Abu Hager al-Muqrin, a leader of al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia, and Usama bin Laden encouraging the mujahideen to attack American interests are shown, compiled with images of weeping soldiers and soldiers buried in sand. In addition, the film features a lengthy segment from John Pilgers 2003 documentary, Breaking the Silence, is displayed, showing part of an interview with William Krystal of the Weekly Standard publication talking about America as a jingoistic nation. The Jihad Media Battalion places a question over the clip: Is Bush telling the truth? The video concludes with a series of messages aimed at the American forces and question their faith in their leaders, and coming to Muslim lands despite being warns. They states: you came to your graveyard we will end your tyranny against the world so blame no one but your selfs when they come to you. Posted by: Dan Darling 2006-06-13 |
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