[VOA]

If true, it shouldn't be a total shock.
Seeing how lying/dissimulation/mendacity is an accepted part of Islamic statecraft:

Just search advanced Google with
"Islam" in "all of the words" and
"al-Taquiyya" "al-Takeyya" in "with at least one of the words".

[Fruitbat]

If true, it shouldn't be a total shock. Seeing how lying/dissimulation/mendacity is an accepted part of Islamic statecraft:

Well, just as with any other dictatorial, oppressive, or fascist "regime," propaganda plays an enormous role. Thus their aversion to freedom.