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FATHER OF TWO Raif Badawi has been behind bars since 2012 and has been lashed 50 times after setting up the website ‘Saudi Arabian Liberals’.
The 30-year-old criticised senior religious figures in ultra orthodox Saudi Arabia and for that he has been sentenced to 1,000 lashes over 20 weeks and 10 years in prison.
A protest is taking place outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Dublin this evening to highlight the inhumane and degrading treatment of Badawi.
The sentence was imposed last September and the blogger received his first flogging of 50 lashes on Friday, January 9 – a few days before his birthday.
The second flogging, due to take place last Friday, was postponed after a medical examiner concluded that his wounds had not healed properly and that he would not be able to withstand another round of lashes at that time.
Amnesty International condemned his punishment as a “vicious act of cruelty”. It’s calling for the public flogging to be halted and Raif to be released immediately.
Badawi’s wife Ensaf Haider has sought asylum in Canada. She says she is not sure that he can survive a second round of lashes.
Speaking last week, she said, “Raif told me he is in a lot of pain after his flogging, his health is poor and I’m certain he will not be able to cope with another round of lashes.
I told our children about the news so that they would not find out about it from friends at school. It is a huge shock for them.
Irish Secretary Séamus Dooley said the event was an opportunity to express solidarity with Raif and other journalists, bloggers and those who are denied their freedom of speech:
The treatment of Raif Badwai is an outrage, an affront to human decency but it has not occurred in isolation.
“In 2014 the IFJ counted 118 journalists killed worldwide. In the Middle East 31 were killed, (12 in Syria, 9 in Palestine, 8 in Iraq).
“In Asia Pacific 35 journalists were killed, including 14 in Pakistan and 9 in Afghanistan.
Over 1,000 journalists have been killed in the last 10 years and governments across the globe have failed to act to protect journalism.
“In protesting at the treatment of Raif we are also calling for action to protect all media workers, as we did last week in Paris.”
The protest is being organised by the National Union of Journalists and Amnesty International and will start at 6pm.
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Saudi is as bad as ISIS, yet fully supported by US, UK and EU. Oil and money talks.
So are ISIS, supported & funded by the same governments in particular the Obama administration.
Just because it’s not on the six o’clock news doesn’t mean it’s not fact.
2000 lashes if you don’t find that headline comical.
ISIS is Saudi Arabia’s creation. Dr.Frankenstein’s monster as it were. Decades of worldwide promotion of their Wahabbi brand of Islam in the form of Saudi trained hate preachers, madrassa and mosque building programmes, is finally baring the bitterest of fruits.
The end result is the Charlie Hedbo massacre, ISIS, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda, 9/11, 7/7. Madrid, Bali, Sharia zones in Western European cities, Islamist school takeovers and much much more.
Scipio, I actually agree with what you just said, but that whole “sharia zones” rubbish is getting old. Even Fox News had to apologise and come out saying that they actually have no credible source to suggest that there are no-go/sharia zones in Europe. If you’re so convinced that they exist then actually prove it beyond doubt
Scipio is a guest contributor on Fox News.
I wonder if he’ll be brought in as Steve Emerson’s replacement any time soon
He can warn Fox about all the Muslim doctors and nurses in Ireland and their global Wahabbi/Jihadist/Sharia plot to take over the healthcare of Westerners.
And that Muslims have infiltrated the IRA which has now aligned itself with the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran and Pakistan, and are now part of a major operation to stamp out freedom of speech
The journal has attracted a lot of Islamofascist apparatchiks who are in denial about Sharia patrols, also referred to as Muslim patrols or Modesty patrols, involving a group or several groups of young radical Muslim men, members of an organisation self-named the Shariah Project,have patrolled streets in East London since at least early 2013.
Apparatchik? I didn’t realise I work for the Communist Party. When did that happen?
You appear to be in denial that these vigilante groups known as sharia patrols have been condemned across the board, and that many of the individuals involved in them have been arrested over the last 2 years
I wonder how certain of our hospital staff feel about having Leo as their boss.
And that’s relevant how?
@Free Gaza here you go, and there’s plenty more where this came from.
Mort & Scips: Fair & Balanced
Remember folks that from the Philippines to Nigeria the Islamic terror machine is ethnically cleansing the lands of Christians, Jews, Buddhists and even other Moslem’s and by the cruellest of methods, slaughtering them like animals as a final insult. This comment has been sponsored by Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Muslims ethnically cleansing themselves?! Lols.
Ah I see Keike, a video of one guy in Denmark talking about how he wants to establish a sharia zone (not that there is one) and a maximum of two other guys handing out leaflets with him and a mention of some leader is proof that there are sharia zones in Europe? That’s really good enough is it?
Mort, what do you think about other groups attempting to commit genocide and to enforce religious law?
I wonder how our Minister for Health would fare out in Gaza or any other Islamic stronghold ?
Oh look at that Mort, you can’t make an argument so you try making it an issue about gay rights in Gaza and our health minister
Anjem Choudary ? Now where has this chap been mentioned before ?
“Communities have been bombarded with the posters, which read: ‘You are entering a Sharia-controlled zone – Islamic rules enforced.’
The bright yellow messages daubed on bus stops and street lamps have already been seen across certain boroughs in London and order that in the ‘zone’ there should be ‘no gambling’, ‘no music or concerts’, ‘no porn or prostitution’, ‘no drugs or smoking’ and ‘no alcohol’.
Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has claimed responsibility for the scheme, saying he plans to flood specific Muslim and non-Muslim communities around the UK and ‘put the seeds down for an Islamic Emirate in the long term’.”
Keike, so they don’t exist in Denmark? There’s just small groups who want to do that?
Sensitive Urban Zones are not classified as such because of a lack of French governmental control there. They are classified as such because of high rates of unemployment, and low rates of high-school graduates. They are classified as Sensitive Urban Zones so they can be targeted with urban renewal policies to target those issues.
The Sharia patrols have been condemned by politicians from all political parties, by the Church of England, by the police, by the Muslim council of Britain, and by locals. These patrols are only accepted by a small minority of Muslims and by a small minority of the people in the areas in which they’re active. That article even mentions three people jailed for participating in those patrols. How does that make them no-go zones or sharia zones?
There is a lot of effort being put in by our Islamofascist apparatchiks to deflect from this story of the barbaric treatment of the unfortunate Raif Badawi, I wonder just who is sponsoring them?
Mort, Scipio is the one who introduced sharia zones into this conversation
Nice excuse @Free Gaze,
In the photo link the guy holding the placard is the Sharia law “enforcer”…but who’s that with the mic I wonder?
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/11/11/article-2500727-1959D11E00000578-112_634x570.jpg
Nice excuse? Is it not true then.
That is Anjem Choudary, what’s your point?
Glen,
If it’s not on the 6 o’ clock news it’s more likely to be fact.
‘We do not want to be a part of norwegian society. And we do not consider it necessary either to move away from Norway, because we were born and grew up here. And Allah’s earth belongs to everybody. But let Grønland become ours. Bar this city quarter and let us control it the way we wish to do it. This is the best for both parts. We do not wish to live together with dirty beasts like you.’
‘If norwegian soldiers can take planes to Afghanistan, then Osama and Mohammed can also take planes to Norway, inshaAllah. Now, the government must wake up and assume responsibility, before this war spreads to Norway. Before the counterpart reacts. Before moslems take the step necessary. Do not confuse the moslems’ silence with weakness. Do not profit from the moslems’ patience. Do not force us to do something that can be avoided. This is not a threat, only the words of truth. The words of justice. A warning that the consequences can be fatal. A warning about a 9/11 on norwegian ground, or larger attacks than the one carried out on 22 july. This is for your own good and in your own best interest”
This from a letter sent to Norwegian politicians and news editors. France and London are not the only places that are being subject to creeping Sharia
Sent by who, Mort? Why do you never provide your source when you post quotes?
Glen is right….ISIS has more than doubled in size since US Saudi led Coalition air strikes started in Syria last September.
http://s22.postimg.org/yuk5oi4cx/Airstrikes_600_LI_594x425.jpg
@Free Gaza ok let’s assume there is not one Sharia law district in Europe at all, would you agree that Andjem Choudary a very high profile Muslim would not welcome Sharia? Do you really think this guy behind the scenes does not preach to followers about enforcing Sharia law?
No need to assume, there isn’t. And people who attempt to physically enforce sharia law and taken on by the law.
That’s exactly what he does! What’s your point?
@Free Gaza..You seem fairly sure there isn’t which I don’t believe one bit, my point is just because Sharia law is illegal doesn’t mean its not there..for example if a traditional Muslim married couple who believe in Sharia law and not the state law are having problems or dispute and they decide to to go to a Sharia court or representative of Sharia law instead of a state court to sort out said dispute, surely this is Sharia workig under the nose of the state law?
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I support wholeheartedly this protest.
I presume Ali Salim was there yes?
No appearance on Six One news for that then…
Only backward countries have laws forbidding criticism of a magical sky wizard and the insane fairytale he belongs too.
That includes Ireland then.
Touche William!
Yes it includes Ireland, I assumed I wouldn’t have to imply this fact.
Islam, the religion of peace my hole
Creeping ever closer….
” After being beaten repeatedly by her husband – who had also threatened to kill her – Jameela turned to her local Sharia council in a desperate bid for a way out of her marriage. Today she discovers the verdict. Playing nervously with her hands, the young mother-of-three listens as the panel of judges discuss whether they should grant her a divorce.
The council meets once a month at the Birmingham Central Mosque. “
Sharia councils don’t have the power to grant divorces, they can only attempt reconciliation between spouses.
Would you like to provide the source for your quote for once?
@scipio or @unclemort you must have absolutely nothing to do with yourself jesus man your unbelievable, you know a woman in ireland was sent home from hospital sick because she was pregnant and couldn’t do nothing for her cause ot eould abort the child and she died, their our laws because of our religion!
Gaza , in the past year a Somali gentleman visited his ex wife in Dublin , the ex state was a result of a Sharia Court in Dublin , now of course this is not legal in Ireland but this pair were divorced by an Islamic Court , be sure that he follows Sharia Law not ours , I wonder did he come claiming Asylum , probably has a Passport after swearing an oath to our State ! , my view is that he should be posted back to Mogadishu but I suspect you would not agree , you old bleeding heart !
What sharia court is this in Dublin?
I can’t comment on whether or not he should be deported because I don’t know anything about that case, and clearly you don’t either. Your whole point is full of “I wonder” and “probably”. Did this even actually happen?
It was reported in the Sunday Independent if I recall , he was arrested because he brought a knife with him when he broke into the house of his ex wife , the resulting Garda investigation revealed the Sharia stuff , we can be sure this Court would not advertise in the Yellow Pages but I am sure word gets around to those who want its services
You mean this article? No mention of a sharia/Islamic court or asylum. In most countries there is a distinction between a religious marriage and a legal/civil marriage, as well as religious divorce and legal/civil divorce.
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/outrage-as-judge-claims-muslims-feel-they-can-beat-their-wives-30133991.html
At least its a start, there should be a permanent protest there as the place has a deplorable human record particularly with regard to females>
Gay men don’t do so well there either.
@scipio or @unclemort they didn’t do to well here either for a long time, now we might not have killed them but alot of suicide with gay people would have been down to society in ireland mocking and discriminating against them, and we are only voting now on same sex marriage so wake up that happens everywhere, gay people don’t fare to well in Russia either.
And ignorant people will tell you Iran is the problem in that neck of the woods.
So people don’t get executed for apostasy, homosexuality and blasphemy in the liberal paradise that is Iran. You need to stop drinking that ayatollah kool aid.
It is from the point of view of the western powers as it is the enemy of their saudi ally.
The difference is Iran aren’t Americas
B!tch…
Although Iran is no bastion of civil rights, it’s still a thousand times better than Saudi Arabia. I know where I would prefer to live if I had to choose.
Neither are the Saudis. The Saudi’s along with the Qatari’s have huge investments in the US economy and along with their ability to pull the plug on the petro-dollar have a huge amount of undue influence on US foreign policy. They are certainly by no means ‘America’s b!tch’.
The Saudis are well aware that if they pull out of the petrodollar they will be invaded by the US. Russia have pulled out and if this trend continues you will see the collapse of the US Dollar and very possibly WW3 involving the big players.
The world is on a razors edge right now and the majority don’t even realise it.
@scipio – While Iran is far from liberal, their justice system is a lot more thorough when it comes to handing out convictions. Saudi is a complete backwards land.
Pay billions around the world to Islamic faith centres to buy their silence
Has promoted isis beliefs and is the creator of far right Islamic beliefs
Is a partner to the west because of oil
Speechless
Have all the religious apologists gone hiding? Shouldn’t we just respect their beliefs? I mean he insulted Islam that should supersede those pesky human rights.
Maybe the Pope will pray he can take his “punch” and do a novena to the Ultimate Warrior.
Religion the unnecessary software of the human mind.
When has anyone on this site who you insist are “religious apologists” ever made that claim?
Sinister, ISIS IS A CREATION OF THE SAUDIS./C.I.A. With a little help from their friends UAE, Qutar and the Israeli’s.
Proves for the western powers . You can do what you want. Treat your citizens appallingly as long as you have oil and play ball with them. You’re grand.
That’s what really sickens me about the US and their lapdog allies in Europe. They always talk about human rights and democracy especially in countries that stand up to them yet they are allied to one of the most despicable regimes worldwide. The irony of the US war on terror and their closest allies in the Middle East, who they continually supply with weapons, have played a major part in supporting these extremists. What a ridiculous situation!
There should be protests out side the American embassy over this because they share the same bed with them when it comes to recruiting “moderate” head hackers to fight their proxy middle eastern wars.
Glen, very close to the point, the whole idea of the ZOG/ Saudi wahabi plot is to break the Shia arc from Hezbollah in Lebanon, Syria WIP, northern Iraq to Iran, Iran being the endgame, watch out for the next phase after Syria. Lebanon.
Iran has always been their endgame but they know the risk. An outright attack on Iran will bring Russia & China in against the west militarily.
Islam the religion of moderation
Dead right, glen, Russia and china just signed an economic pact and will absolutely back Iran, but that wont stop the zio maniacs from nipping away, watch Lebanon in next few weeks.
If I remember correctly the pilots of the hijacked planes that flew into the World Trade Centre Saudis!
Were
@citizen, NO.
Right again glen, US led sanctions against Russia and the Saudi led collapse of oil prices to hurt the Russian economy is the first act of ww3. Not on topic exactly, related. Watch class war films on youtube”collapse of empire”
Is there anything to say for it being their country and their lawsz
If their laws are unjust it’s only right that people should protest. I doubt people in Saudi Arabia have that right unfortunately.
But Muhammad said they could do whatever they wanted
CS. No. That’s easily demolished as an argument. I presume you don’t approve of ISIS throwing gay people off roofs, because it’s their country? How about Nazis gassing Jews?
Godwin’s Law. I doesn’t matter if you approve or not, you are not important to the people in charge of that country.
Protest went well. Nobody from the embassy responded though. The Saudi rulers are thugs when at home but run and hide and use the Gardai to protect their embassy here. Barbarians.
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