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'Jihadist' Flag Flown in East London
The Guardian (UK) ^ | 8/7/14 | Rajeev Sayal

Posted on 08/08/2014 6:41:20 PM PDT by marshmallow

Flag flown outside housing estate on Poplar High Street

A black flag with white Arabic writing, similar to those flown by jihadist groups, was flying at the entrance of an east London housing state near Canary Wharf.

In a highly provocative gesture, the emblem was planted on top of the gates of the Will Crooks estate on Poplar High Street, and is surrounded by flags of Palestine and slogans.

The flag bears similar writing to the jihadi flags that have been flown by the extremist group in Iraq and other jihadi groups since the 1990s. When the estate was approached last night, a group of about 20 Asian youths swore at Guardian journalists and told them to leave the area immediately. One youth threatened to smash a camera.

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TOPICS: Current Events; Islam; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: ukmuslims

1 posted on 08/08/2014 6:41:20 PM PDT by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

Ain’t that special?


2 posted on 08/08/2014 6:42:46 PM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: marshmallow

Just think: the Jihadist flag is protected by free speech and questioning Global Warming is not.

:)


3 posted on 08/08/2014 6:43:36 PM PDT by Tzimisce
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To: marshmallow

Does nobody use the “Page Down” button anymore?

Already posted:

http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3190695/posts


4 posted on 08/08/2014 6:48:12 PM PDT by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the muzlims trying to kill them-)
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To: marshmallow

England needs a Churchill. And quick. Calias is ready to invade and black flags fly against the Union Jack.


5 posted on 08/08/2014 11:09:59 PM PDT by blueplum
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To: Tzimisce

Thats political correctness for you.


6 posted on 08/09/2014 2:57:02 AM PDT by Vanders9
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