Media Release: Political Crisis In Venezuela

Media Release:

Re: Political Crisis In Venezuela

The United States, Russia and the rest of the international community are now weighing in on Venezuela's  vulnerability. This as a result of this region's failure to address Nicolas Maduro's hegemony and his chronically inept handling of his country’s worsening social and economic crisis which provided no support for his tenuous hold on power. He quickly Rose to what can be called an international pariah, referred to as a dictator by his opponents and also by the heads of numerous foreign governments.

Owing to the fact that Maduro prevented the country’s two most popular opposition politicians; Henrique Capriles and Leopoldo López, from participating in the election, with a voter turnout of only 46%, receiving one and half million votes fewer than he did in 2013 does very little to boost his credibility.

Maduro hascommitted many crimes against humanity. This is evident in a 400 page report sent to the International Criminal Court by Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States.

The report documents 131 alleged murders perpetrated by security forces or pro-government armed civilian groups — known as “colectivos” — during street protests in 2014 and 2017. It identified 8,292 executions outside of the judicial process since 2015 and more than 12,000 people arbitrarily detained since the presidential elections of 2013, including more than 1,300 political prisoners.

The report states, “The widespread and systematic targeting of opponents of the regime or suspected ‘enemies of the state,’ constitute the crime against humanity,” and that “These acts, for which there is no legal basis, did not take place spontaneously or in isolation, but instead reflect a policy put in place by the Government of Venezuela through acts directed by the highest State authorities.”

Luisa Ortega, who was fired after breaking with the Maduro's government, also appeared at The Hague where she filed a complaint, based on the 8,290 deaths she says took place between 2015 and 2017 at the hands of officials who received instructions from the government.

“They happened under the orders of the executive branch, as part of a social cleansing plan carried out by the government,” she told reporters.

“Nicolas Maduro and his government should pay for these crimes against humanity just as they must also pay for the hunger, misery and hardship they’ve inflicted on the Venezuelan people.”

She added: “We have been forced to turn to an international organisation, because there is no justice in Venezuela.” 

Against this backdrop and looking at Trinidad and Tobago's policy position on treating with criminals, it's difficult to understand why this present administration continues to recognize, support and sign deals with this criminal. Never were there checks and balances put in place to keep Maduro in line, and Trinidad and Tobago being Venezuela's closest neighbor should have been the one leading this charge.

Contrary to Prime Minister Rowley, we have no sovereign position. As was the case when the Jordanian authorities bypassed us and shared information with the United States regarding our citizens imprisoned in that country.

The blood and the suffering of the Venezuelan people are on the hands of this country's elite politicians and Stuart Young was correct when he said "sovereign states should respect sovereign states but what he failed to point out was that and is absolutely necessary that sovereign states should earn that respect.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is urging all world leaders to intervene and bring to an end the political crisis in Venezuela by encouraging Maduro to agree to fresh, free and fair elections and to allow for the Venezuelan people to decide their own fate, under the watchful eyes of a special elections observer team, selected by the United Nations. Venezuela's sovereignty has been compromised and as such the only and best way to regain the confidence of a sovereign state is to allow for free and fair elections.

For Immediate Release:
Date: January 29, 2019

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18683656253 or +18687870765

Venezuelan President's Visit to Trinidad and Tobago

Regarding the Venezuelan President's visit on Monday; I will make a decision today as to exactly what we will do for our five nationals still detained in Venezuela... Rest assured whatever decision I make would be in the best interest to all. Keep in mind I am of the absolute clear opinion that our nationals will not be freed by any Judicial processes but rather an act or decree of the Venezuelan Parliament and or an unequivocal intervention by our Government or an act of God Almighty. Please we must bear patience; and don't ask how much more patience can we have because that is not the attitude of a believer. We must continue to strive to the best of our abilities, and be wise and not be complacent and not fall into error. Our nationals, brothers, husbands, fathers and sons will be reunited with us God's willing and when that time comes we must be prepared to receive therm and that will be our biggest trial... May God Almighty make it easy for us and may He guide and protect us through this trial and reward us with patience and understanding... Aameen...

Cover Letter to Paula Gopee-Scoon; Minister of Foreign Affairs Trinidad and Tobago

Peace and Guidance Madam Minister;



Attached is a letter I sent to the Ambassador of the French Republic to Trinidad and Tobago. It concerns the recommendation by the French President and his administration to partially ban the wearing of veils that cover the face - including the Burqa.


This issue is of great importance not only to my organisation but to
all Muslims in this Twin Island State of ours. What ever affects
Muslims in France, affects us here as well. If these issues with the
French is not addressed, it will inevitably negitively impact on you
and your office and by extension your government. PLEASE be advised I am prepared to do what ever it takes to properly deal with these matters. I view this as tantamount to a physical attack on my Muslim Sisters.


Madam Minister... I am open for dialog on these and other issues that affect us Muslims here in Trinidad and Tobago. You can contact me through the following Numbers: 787-0765/365-6253 or email me at waajihatulislaamiyyah@gmail.com. Please don't allow this opportunity to pass you by. Thank You.


Peace and Guidance
Umar Abdullah

Letter To His Excellency, the Ambassador of the French Republic to Trinidad and Tobago.

29 January 2010



Re: His Excellency, the Ambassador of the French Republic to Trinidad and Tobago.




Dear Honourable Ambassador;


In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.


“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyûbihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband's fathers, or their sons, or their husband's sons, or their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islâm), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allâh to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” (Quran 24:31).


If ever you want to destroy a people, you first take away their culture and their way of life.


The recommendation by your President and his administration to partially ban the wearing of veils that cover the face - including the Burqa - came as no surprise for we are told by our Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) “that a time would come when the whole world would gather around to plan the destruction of the Muslims as if they were gathered around a table to take part in a meal".


It is evidently clear that the President of France and the entire democratic world is bent on destroying Islam and Muslims. It appears as though when the Caliph al-Mu'tasim commanded and deployed a massive army to retaliate against the Romans who at the time invaded Malatya, in honour of a Muslim sister who cried out "Wa Mo'atasimah" which translates to "O Mu'tasim", after being captured and unveiled by the Romans has not taught the democratic world any lesson when it comes to our Muslim Sisters... or has your Prime Minister forgotten where in the 1700s an RC Bishop banned the eating of potatoes calling it food of the soulless infidels - potatoes which were being imported at that time from the Andes in Peru . The Bishop's order lead to widespread starvation and eventually the French Revolution.


The actions of your President will inevitably set a precedent for the whole of the democratic world, simultaneously throwing open the doors of compromise to those Muslim Brothers and Sisters who are not prepared to stand firm on this issue. This would however weaken our resolve and so would lead to the eventual striping of all our religious practices.


I am yet to see the rationale behind your President’s thinking compounded with the fact that France already has a law against Muslim girls wearing headscarves in state schools.


Sarkozy said the issue is one of a woman's freedom and dignity, and did not have to do with religion; Woman’s freedom and dignity? By whose standard? Surely he is not speaking on behalf of the Muslims?


People all over the world and even in France are allowed to practice their culture even if these cultures negatively affect society. What’s wrong or rather what negative effect do these women have on society? Which by the way forces us to wonder why a partial ban? Wouldn’t your society be exposed to the same ‘perceived threat’ on the streets and other public places? Or is it that Sarkozy is just testing the waters to see the response of the Muslim world in determining how far he can take this?


Your President have done nothing more than fan the flames of discord between the Muslims and the Democratic world.


Our message to your President is: you may ban the wearing of the veils that cover the face - including the Burqa and even destroy all the Quran in the world but he will never be able to destroy the pure heart of a believer.


He that fuels us is Allah through the Quran and the way of our Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). This course of action will serve your President no good as he would seek to harm none other than his own citizens and his country.


Honourable Ambassador you have a responsibility to communicate our concerns to your President. Your Embassy is a reflection and a pure representative of your country and by extension a representative of the views of your President and his administration. What affects my Muslim Brothers and Sisters there in France would affect us Muslims here as well. Consequently, in answering the cries of our Muslim Sisters, our first line of communication would obviously be you and neither I nor my organisation is prepared to stand down until you address our concerns on behalf of your government.


I would wish at this time you address the Muslim community of this Twin Island State of ours and thoroughly explain your government’s position on Islam and Muslims as it relates to France. Let us know where you stand on this issue as this would obviously affect our relationship. Should we see this as an error on the part of your Prime Minister and a total misrepresentation of your views? Or is this really a declaration of war against Islam and Muslims by your country?


Yours respectfully,
Umar Abdullah


Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)




CC: Paula Gopee-Scoon; Minister of Foreign Affairs Trinidad and Tobago