Qaeda threatens to attack Saudi installations in Pakistan

DAILYTIMES.com.pk - Daily Times Monitor ^ | Tuesday, March 03, 2009 | n/a

[Cindy]

LAHORE:

SNIPPET: "An Interior Ministry source said that the Saudi embassy had received a message through an email in which Al Qaeda had threatened to target Saudi Airlines’ offices and other important installations. The source said the Saudi embassy had written to the Pakistani Interior Ministry about Al Qaeda’s threat. It also said that External Ministry additional secretary Imran Khan Al Sherazi had requested the Interior Ministry to immediately increase security at Saudi installations across the country."

[Cindy]

Hat Tip: "MakingSenseOfJihad.com"

www.makingsenseofjihad.com/2009/03/a-threat-to-saudi-diplomatic-missions-in-pakistan.html

[Cindy]

ping

[Cindy]

stepping back in time...

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2086539/posts

At Least 2 Dead, 25 Injured in Pakistani Hotel Explosion
Fox News ^ | Sept 20, 2008
Posted on September 20, 2008 8:04:13 AM PDT by Red Boots

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A huge explosion ripped through part of the heavily guarded Marriott Hotel in Pakistan’s capital Saturday, damaging buildings in a wide radius, killing at least two people and wounding at least 25.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...

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stepping back in time...

http://www.crossactionnews.com/articles/view/hotel-horror-in-islamabad

“Hotel Horror in Islamabad”

Posted on September 23, 2008
By Stephen Brown

SNIPPET: “Pakistan’s fledging democracy faced its first and greatest challenge last weekend.

A suicide bomber driving a truck loaded with more than 1,000 pounds of explosives blew himself up early Saturday evening outside Islamabad’s luxury Marriott Hotel, killing 53 people and wounding several hundred. Most of the dead were Muslim guests who were breaking their day-long, Ramadan fast in the hotel restaurant when the bombing occurred.

Called the most devastating suicide attack ever to hit Pakistan’s capital city, it also claimed the lives of the Czech ambassador and at least two Americans. And while no one has claimed responsibility for the atrocity that has earned worldwide condemnation, the Pakistani Taliban, called the Tehrek-e-Taliban-Pakistan, and al Qaeda are strongly suspected.”

[Cindy]

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_930.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Wed Mar 04 2009 02:43:44 GMT-0800 (PST).

PAKISTAN

February 25, 2009

[Joe Boucher]

Problems in the future between Iran and Saudi Arabia!
Sounds good to me. Only which p.o.s. do ya root for? Maybe a tie with both sides destroying the other.

[ChetNavVet]

I do not think this a “quest for funds”.
I do not think this is comedy for those that think it ironic.
I do see this a very problematic, and the only thing I could ever say to the nations facing these trying times is to police your Mosqes, Schools, and such. This very serious threat stems from the fact that the AL Qaeda and other organizations like it have suffered a serious financial hit the last several years.

My reccomendation, hit em hard now, while you can, and if you are a ‘King’ of a nation, act like a damn King!

[Cronos]

Al Q is a sunni organization and hates Shias. Saud, Pak are Sunni dominated places where Shias are persecuted. Iran is Shia.

[Joe Boucher]

I know, that’s why I’m hoping they have a knock down drag out.

Also how’d you fare in the snowstorm that went by a few days ago?
Delaware seemed to be in the middle of it all.

[Cronos]

The snowstorm was pretty bad up here in New Castle county, I'd guess 9 to 10 inches of snow. The wind chill factor means I'm going to stick to working from home with my hot cuppa next to me -- I just moved back last fall after working for about 6 years in the south of england, so this cold is really, really biting!

please don't tell me how warm Florida is :-P

[Joe Boucher]

I’m going to install a new tiller on my sailboat today. Then, well never mind.
How’d you like England? Folks there good to ya? Enough to do and see to keep your interests?

[Velveeta]

Thanks, Cindy. Bump.

[Cindy]

http://counterterrorismblog.org/2009/03/saudi_arabia_facing_homegrown.php

“Saudi Arabia facing homegrown terrorism”
By Olivier Guitta
(March 4, 2009)

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http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/columns/OpEd-Contributor/Al-Qaedas-revival-attempts-Saudi-Arabia-facing-homegrown-terrorism-40295322.html

OPINION

“Saudi Arabia facing homegrown terrorism”
By Olivier Guitta, OpEd Contributor
- | 2/25/09 1:26 PM

SNIPPET: “The recent moves by the regime are little tiny steps to tackle the problem of extremism in the kingdom. It might be way too little too late because so many mostly young men have been poisoned by radical ideas.

Interestingly enough, Riyadh never listened when the West pointed out the risks of playing fire. But now that the threat is against the regime, they seem to be more attentive.”

[SunkenCiv]

Aw, that’s sad. ;’)

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=98270

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The U.S. Department of State released the following Travel Warning on March 4:

This Travel Warning warns American citizens about the security situation in Saudi Arabia and reminds U.S. citizens of recommended security precautions. The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. There is an ongoing security threat due to the continued presence of terrorist groups, some affiliated with al Qaida, who may target Western interests, housing compounds, hotels, shopping areas and other facilities where Westerners congregate. These terrorist groups may employ a wide variety of tactics and also may target Saudi Government facilities and economic/commercial targets within the Kingdom. This updates and replaces the Travel Warning issued July 9, 2008, to note revised U.S. Embassy policy governing employee security and to explain Embassy policy on security updates for American citizens in Saudi Arabia.

Although terrorists have not conducted a successful attack against Westerners in Saudi Arabia since February 2007, the United States Mission in Saudi Arabia does not permit minor dependents at post because of continued security concerns. The Department of State recently approved the return of adult family members, in part, because Saudi security forces have continued to make significant progress in counteracting the terrorist threat within Saudi Arabia as they continue to arrest and break up terrorist cells.

American citizens who choose to visit Saudi Arabia are strongly urged to avoid staying in hotels or housing compounds that do not apply stringent security measures and also are advised to be aware of their surroundings when visiting commercial establishments frequented by Westerners. American citizens also are advised to keep a low profile, vary times and routes of travel, exercise caution while driving, entering or exiting vehicles, and ensure that travel documents and visas are current and valid.

From time to time, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia may restrict travel of official Americans or suspend public services for security reasons. Whenever threat information is specific, credible, and non-counterable, this threat information will be made available to the American public. In those instances, the Embassy and Consulates will keep the local American citizen community apprised through the Warden system and make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Warden messages can be found on the U.S. Embassy Riyadh website: http://riyadh.usembassy.gov.

Updated information on travel and security in Saudi Arabia may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays.) For additional information, consult the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Saudi Arabia, and the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.gov.

U.S. citizens who require emergency services may telephone the Embassy in Riyadh at (966) (1) 488-3800, the Consulate in Jeddah at (966) (2) 667-0080, or the Consulate in Dhahran at (966) (3) 330-3200.

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_932.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Sat Mar 07 2009 15:27:07 GMT-0800 (PST).

SAUDI ARABIA

March 04, 2009