29 July 2007

Watch that space

In a prison cell south of Cairo a repentant Egyptian terrorist leader is putting the finishing touches to a remarkable recantation that undermines the Muslim theological basis for violent jihad and is set to generate furious controversy among former comrades still fighting with al-Qaida.

There are hints, however, that it may be a matter of tactics rather than principle... we shall see. I'm hopeful but cautiously so.
Violence won't work: how author of 'jihadists' bible' stirred up a storm | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited:

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