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Issue 91
Igniting the Spirit of Islam
When the world’s newest country came into existence on 9 July 2011 as South Sudan, the world led by USA rushed in with congratulatory messages.
against oppressive regimes: neither Kashmir nor Palestine can boast such support. In fact, the US actively supports the regimes oppressing the Muslims in these cases.
Seemingly a simple case of a country whose people wanted independence. But a look behind the scenes reveals the murky world of anti-Muslim politics:
STATISTICS The US hyped South Sudan’s as the Christian south fighting an oppressive Muslim north. The facts are different: the south has largely pagan African beliefs with a tiny Christian minority. Facts are twisted to serve an ulterior purpose.
SUPPORT America gave the south Sudan rebels every possible support. In 2008 a shipment of T-72 tanks, anti aircraft guns and other armaments sent by the US was intercepted. The reason given: to support the democratic aspirations of an oppressed people. This aid has been conspicuous by its absence in the case of Muslim states fighting for independence
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A look at some Muslim countries fighting for independence shows that Muslims made up 95% of the population of Kashmir Valley in 2005. Chechnya in 2002 was 94% Muslim, while Palestine was 85% Muslim in 1850 and 80% in 1920. Where is support for the people’s aspirations?
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South Sudan’s rebels are called freedom fighters while Palestinians, Chechens and Kashmiris are labeled militants. REAL REASONS As in the case of other Muslim countries, the rule is: we will support people’s aspirations as long as it’s not Islam. In south Sudan, the real motive is oil. The south produces 85% of Sudan’s oil. By supporting south Sudan’s rebels, USA now has access to another source of fuel, and a springboard for imperialism in East Africa. But, like all of USA’s imperialist adventures, this one is not going to be smooth sailing. There are at least 7 rebel groups in south Sudan, all vying for power. Yet another country, like Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and Central America, seems to be headed for a mess-up in the wake of serving America’s personal interests.