BLOG | Kenya’s Christians: The Latest Target of Islamic Terrorism

December 14, 2012
December 14, 2012
ICC News

Muslim youth wreaked havoc in Mombasa on August 27, demanding revenge for the death of Aboud Rogo Mohammed, a radical Muslim cleric. Rogo, who was known for his support of the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab terrorist network in Somalia, had been killed in a drive-by shooting, what some claimed to be a targeted assassination. Though Christians were not responsible, in the minds of extremists who followed Rogo’s teachings, it was Christians who were to blame.
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History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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