Posted on 10/21/2010 5:04:35 PM PDT by bruinbirdman
Al-Qaeda is poised to overrun five states in North Africa and the Middle East, creating terrorist safe havens from which the network can launch attack on the West, Europe and the US have been warned.
Mauritania, Mali and Niger have seen a steady escalation of al-Qaeda activity targeting Western aid workers and experts. Somalia, to their east, has disintegrated in the face of Islamist assault. In Yemen, across the Red Sea from Somalia, security forces have been waging a losing battle against resurgent jihadist armies that have claimed the lives of dozens of troops.
Amadou Marou, the President of Niger's National Consultative Council has been in Europe with a grim message for governments. "Somalia got away from us", he said, "and northern Mali is in the process of getting away from us".
Mohamed Abdillahi Mohamed, Somalia's new Prime Minister, has also called on the US and Europe to "step up to the plate". Aid to Somalia, he said, "is not an option, it's a necessity. We are dealing with al-Shabaab, who are extremists and seeking to take their war throughout the world".
Al-Qaeda's regional affiliates have expanded dramatically throughout this belt of states, exploiting the administrative weaknesses and corruption of their governments.
Large swathes of Somalia are already under the control of al-Shabaab, a Somali al-Qaeda affiliate, which is known to have hundreds of US and UK citizens among its ranks. Western intelligence services say they have evidence that those recruits are preparing for attacks on the West.
Last month, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, its north African branch, kidnapped seven people, including five French citizens, from a uranium mine in Niger. AQIM has demanded a ransom of £5 million and a rollback on France's burka ban for the lives of the hostages Mauritania has been
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I predict 0bama will send two US Army Infantry Divisions to one or more of those countries. Then he will impose nasty Rules of Engagement on our troops.
I could care less. That is not my fight. If those bastards threaten this Nation , I care!! but we need to nuke up and close the borders and I promise — They don’t stand a chance.
No more fighting Israels wars.
Yeah yeah, hide until they come for us. Except, they already have many times.. Before and after Israel.
Oh well. You’re a lousy troll.
Pal? Its unfortunate that you take that perspective. Israel is OUR canary in the coal mine. It is the ONLY democracy, only progressive place in the mideast. Whatever happens to them, happens to Europe and us and not in necessarily that order. Also, a safe, healthy Europe is obviously in our best interests. By “them” taking a stronger hold anywhere, it is ultimately to our demise. Why do you think Pres. Bush invited the terrorists to Iraq?
No More money (We are totally bankrupt) and no more blood unless you go or your kids.
I would recommend cutting off Pakistan, the PLO and all the islamic groups that Obama is aligned with. Right down to his “outreach”.
Also, removal of the libtards and reversal of all his budgetary allowances.
Whatever happens to Israel, happens to US.
Al-Qaeda is poised to overrun five states in North Africa and the Middle East, creating terrorist safe havens from which the network can launch attack on the West... Mauritania, Mali and Niger have seen a steady escalation of al-Qaeda activity targeting Western aid workers and experts. Somalia, to their east, has disintegrated in the face of Islamist assault. In Yemen, across the Red Sea from Somalia, security forces have been waging a losing battle against resurgent jihadist armies that have claimed the lives of dozens of troops. Amadou Marou, the President of Niger's National Consultative Council has been in Europe with a grim message for governments. "Somalia got away from us", he said, "and northern Mali is in the process of getting away from us". Mohamed Abdillahi Mohamed, Somalia's new Prime Minister, has also called on the US and Europe to "step up to the plate".Thanks bruinbirdman. And here's another one that NPR won't cover:
Well, you're seemingly an intelligent individual. How long did it take you to think of the the comment you made above?...Just Wondering.
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