Islamic extremism a threat to world peace

In their war against the West, the terrorist organisations have committed untold atrocities in the name of Islam. They grab headlines around the world for shocking brutality. Captives are beheaded, set ablaze in cages, shot and killed, and even crucified. Most of these killings are filmed and distributed on the Internet to instill fear in people.  In their crusade of terror the groups have not only murdered innocent people but have destroyed heritage and cultural sites in Iraq and Syria.

What the groups seem to be pushing for is a new world order, a world caliphate.  They are seeking political, military and religious dominance. In the quest for power the groups are now taking the terror beyond the borders of Syria and Iraq. In the last few weeks, ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deaths of over 130 people in Paris, France. The group also claimed responsibility for bringing down a Russian passenger plane killing all 224 passengers on board.