Walthamstow jihadi promises Western coffee and chocolate in Isis recruitment drive

From the Waltham Forest Guardian

A Walthamstow jihadi who fled to Syria to join so-called Islamic State (Isis) has published recruitment propaganda promising Western coffee and chocolate.   Abu Rumaysah al Britani, 31, was on police bail after being accused of inciting terrorism when he travelled to the Middle East in September. 

In the 46-page document, he described transport options, the weather and even the chocolate available to people who join Isis. Yesterday he released ‘A Brief Guide to Islamic State’, which was shared by supporters on social media, in an attempt to encourage people to join the terrorist group. He wrote: “Snickers, Kit Kat, Bounty, Twix, Kinder Surprise, Cadburys – yes, yes we have it all. . . the caliphate serves some of the best lattes and cappuccinos around. 

“If you thought London or New York was cosmopolitan then wait until you step foot into Islamic State because it screams diversity.” 

Describing the weather in the warzone, he writes: “As it stands the Caliphate offers an exquisite Mediterranean climate that has all the makings of a plush holiday resort.” The journal includes details of where to purchase Chinese motorbikes for $500 and promises travel by Zeppelin and hovercraft in the future. 

Rumaysah concludes with a warning to the West. 

He wrote: “When we descend on the streets of London, Paris and Washington the taste will be far bitterer because not only will we spill your blood, but we will also demolish your statues, erase your history and, most painfully, convert your children who will then go on to champion our name and curse their forefathers.”