The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is now effectively governing a large chunk of Iraqi territory. Considering this is a group that al-Qaeda broke ties with for being too extreme, that's a pretty big deal.
.... Among the 16 notes are a number of rules ranging from the benign to the worrying. Here are some of the highlights (these are paraphrased, not direct translations):
.... Money taken from the government is now public. Whoever steals or loots faces amputations. Sharia law is implemented. Graves and shrines are not allowed, and will be destroyed. A women are told that stability is at home and they should not go outside unless necessary. They should be covered, in full Islamic dress. [The Washington Post] Read more
