Burkina Faso’s President, Blaise Compaore, resigned after a storm of protests over his attempt to extend his 27-year rule of power. His resignation led to a power struggle among members of the military. General Honore Traore dissolved the Parliament after the resignation, but junior military officers insisted that, under the Constitution, the head of the National Assembly should replace the President. Unfortunately, Burkina Faso has a long history of military intervention in political affairs, and delegates from the African Union and the UN are attempting to restore normal political order in the country.
The German publication, Speigel, was able to conduct an interview with a member of the Islamic State. The interview is both fascinating and revealing. The non-liberal perspective of the Islamic State is apparent in this statement:
“Democracy is for infidels. A real Muslim is not a democrat because he doesn’t care about the opinions of majorities and minorities don’t interest him. He is only interested in what Islam says.”
The representative also goes on to justify taking any actions in support of the IS:
“It is every Muslim’s duty to fight those of a different belief until only Allah is worshipped around the world. Everybody has the opportunity to accept Allah and to change to the right path.”
But it is Halloween, and everyone should have a good scare:
And a good laugh:
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