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Syria Endgame

Kevin Barrett

Rabi' al-Thani 24, 14402019-01-01

The imperialist-Zionist regime change plot has been defeated in Syria but it may be premature to celebrate total victory until Zionism has also been consigned to the dustbin of history.

Opinion

When two quarrel, both are in the wrong

Abu Dharr

Shawwal 07, 14382017-07-01

The Saudis first launched their sectarian crusade against the Islamic Republic of Iran, now they have gone after Qatar, a fellow Wahhabi bastion. Their quarrel is pathetic and childish and aims to protect Zionist Israel.

News & Analysis

Muslims’ religious rights denied for 32 years in Washington, DC

Waseem Shehzad

Jumada' al-Ula' 10, 14362015-03-01

America lectures others about ensuring religious freedoms for minorities yet in its own capital city Washington DC, committed Muslims have been denied this right for 32 years. Imam Muhammad al Asi and a dedicated group of Muslims are forced to pray outside in the snow because the Islamic Center of DC has been occupied by thugs.

News & Analysis

Bandar, the godfather of takfirism in back

Tahir Mustafa

Shawwal 04, 14352014-08-01

It was premature to write off Bandar when he was relieved of his duties as the Saudi spy chief in May. He has re-emerged as special advisor to the king.

Daily News Analysis

Is Bandar finally toast?

Crescent International

Jumada' al-Akhirah 15, 14352014-04-15

The mystery of Bandar bin Sultan's absence from the kingdom has finally been resolved with his removal from the post of intelligence chief. He had lost the Syria file to cousin and Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef earlier this year. What will Bandar do now? Given his penchant for mischief-making, it would be premature to write him off but his major role in the kingdom's affairs is over. Good riddance!

Opinion

Saudi Arabia: a Kingdom that prays publicly and preys privately

Abu Dharr

Rabi' al-Thani 29, 14352014-03-01

Misleading a generation of Muslim youth to create a “Sunni” militia to launch sectarian warfare will ultimately recoil on the House of Saud. It is setting itself up for a fall.

Daily News Analysis

Bandar gets the boot as Saudi spy chief

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Thani 21, 14352014-02-21

The uppity Bandar bin Sultan has been given the boot as Saudi spy chief. The Syrian file has been taken away from him and handed over to Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef in a clear indication that the Saudi regime has come around to accepting defeat in its destructive policy in Syria. It is trying to cut its losses and find a face-saving exit from the mess.

Daily News Analysis

Will the Saudis overstretch themselves in terror campaign?

Crescent International

Rabi' al-Awwal 05, 14352014-01-06

The Saudis appear determined to create massive conflict in the Ummah. Having failed to overthrow the government of Bashar al-Asad in Syria, they are now going after Lebanon. Their aim is to instigate sectarian conflict in the strategic town of Sidon that is a gateway to the south where Hizbullah has faced the zionists for several decades. Saudi intelligence chief Bandar bin Sultan heads the campaign.

News & Analysis

Saudi-Zionist alliance against Muslims exposed

Tahir Mustafa

Rabi' al-Awwal 01, 14352014-01-02

There is much in common between the Saudis and the zionists. Both are illegal regimes occupying holy lands. Their secret alliance has now been exposed. Muslims must take appropriate steps to confront this phenomenon.

Daily News Analysis

Will the US put Bandar on its terror watch list?

Crescent International

Safar 20, 14352013-12-23

By common consent, Saudi intelligence chief and former ambassador to Washington Dc, Bandar bin Sultan, is a nasty character. He has now been named as being deeply involved in the 911 conspiracy. Who else from his contacts within the ruling circle in America and Israel are involved? Would Bandar end up on the US terror watch list for his role in the 911 attacks?

Opinion

Bandar is no Bilal... he is Wahshi

Abu Dharr

Muharram 27, 14352013-12-01

Bandar, the illegitimate son of Sultan born of an illicit affair with a black maid, is the black sheep of the Saudi family. It is not his skin colour but his dark deeds that have aroused so much contempt for him. Like Wahshi, the murderer of Hamza (ra), he is filled with hate.

News & Analysis

Saudis retreat to the tent to sulk amid policy failures

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Dhu al-Hijjah 27, 14342013-11-01

The Saudi intelligence chief, Bandar bin Sultan is a worried man these days. He has plotted to have the Americans attack Syria by supplying chemical weapons to the rebels. Instead, recent developments have left the Saudis exposed and sulking.

Daily News Analysis

Saudi policy in disarray over Syria

Crescent International

Dhu al-Qa'dah 25, 14342013-10-01

With their policy in disarray over Syria, there is confusion and panic among the hordes of princes in Saudi Arabia. Based on recent statements and developments, there are clearly deep divisions on how to handle the fast changing situation. There are those (Bandar, for instance) that want to intensify interference in Syria while others want to cut their losses since they see the writing on the wall.

News & Analysis

Bandar’s Moscow visit exposes Saudi weaknesses

Akhmet Makhmoudov

Shawwal 24, 14342013-09-01

Bandar bin Sultan, the most venal character of the House of Saud, was in Moscow early last month but his offer to buy $15 billion worth of Russian arms to get Vladimir Putin to change his policy on Syria was rebuffed.

News & Analysis

Ambitious Bandar overplayed his hand in the Kingdom

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Shawwal 22, 14312010-10-01

This theatrical palace drama started when Bandar accompanied by a number of hangers-on went to Syria last year. He traveled under an assumed name using a false passport and carrying millions of dollars in cash, arrived in Damascus

Occupied Arab World

Bandar bares his fangs in the Saudi snake pit

Yusuf Dhia-Allah

Rabi' al-Awwal 04, 14302009-03-01

There has always been something rotten about the manner in which the House of Saud conducts its affairs. Deeply secretive, its palace intrigues often seep into the public domain because there are so many competing interests vying for power and influence.

Occupied Arab World

Personal feuds within Saudi family threaten regime’s stability

Tahir Mahmoud

Dhu al-Hijjah 11, 14272007-01-01

Serious policy differences between the usually secretive members of the House of Saud have turned into a feud that is threatening to unravel the carefully constructed façade of dynastic rule maintained by bribes and terror for more than seven decades. Personal ambitions, coupled with fears that they may not survive long in power if the US flees Iraq after its defeat, have resulted in some strange public behaviour by Saudi royals.

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