Harakat Al-shabab Mujahideen vow they will deflect the fighting to Kampala and Bujumbura

"Harakat Al-shabab Mujahideen vow they will deflect the fighting to Kampala and Bujumbura"

SNIPPET: "MOGADISHU (Sh.M. Network) – the Islamist officials of Harakat Al-shabab Mujahideen have Friday talked about yesterday’s shelling in Somali capital Mogadishu and said that they will deflect the fighting in Mogadishu Kampala and Bujumbura."

SNIPPET: "The official of Harakat Al-shabab Mujahideen had threatened to the African Union troops reiterating that they will replace the fighting continuing in Mogadishu to the capital cities of Uganda and Burundi."

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October 2009

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http://terrorfreesomalia.blogspot.com/2009/10/jihadist-terrorist-al-shabaab-orders.html

Jihadist Terrorist Al Shabaab orders men to grow beard

Terrorist Shabaab jihadist administrators in Merca town about 90 kilometers south Mogadishu have ordered men in the town to grow beard, witnesses said on Saturday. Witnesses say the militants called for the men in the town in a meeting on Friday afternoon and told the hairdressers not cut a beard from men in Merca. The move comes as the militants banned the Somali women to wear bra and they flogged some women in north accused of disobeying their orders. They had also pulled silver teeth from men in Merca two months ago saying it was Un-Islamic for a man to have a silver tooth. The orders by the Shabaab astonished the people who have been practicing traditionally moderate Islamic principals for centuries. Most Muslim clerics in Somalia and in the Muslim world rejected the interpretation of Islam by al Shabaab who practices their harsh interpretation of Islam.

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https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=109650

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Warden Message: Burundi Focus of al Shabaab Terrorism Threats
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Sub-Saharan Africa - Burundi
30 Oct 2009

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U.S. Embassy Bujumbura issued the following Warden Message on October 30:

This Warden Message responds to news reports of al Shabaab threats against Burundi for its participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia. The Embassy takes this threat seriously and has reviewed the current security posture for U.S. Government personnel and travel warnings for U.S. citizens in the region.

The Embassy would like to take this opportunity to remind Americans to remain vigilant while performing their daily activities and traveling outside of major cities in order to decrease the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime or other violent acts. Americans are advises to use caution when traveling, paying particular attention when traveling to and from frequent destinations including work, home, and popular shops or restaurants. Travelers should also avoid establishing routines and vary their routes between regularly-traveled destinations in order to reduce their vulnerability to targeted criminal or terrorist acts. In general, Americans should pay close attention to their personal security at locations where Westerners are commonly known to congregate and avoid demonstrations and large gatherings. Americans living and working in Bujumbura should take this opportunity to ensure their security and emergency action plans are up-to-date.

Wherever you travel, stay alert and depart the area if you notice suspicious behavior, including attempts to block the road, slow your movement, or place you under any type of surveillance. Report any such incidents to the Embassy’s Regional Security Office immediately. In vehicles, keep doors locked and windows up at all times. When driving, do not allow pedestrians or other vehicles to stop your movement. Remember you usually have the choice to turn around, drive in reverse or take other evasive action rather than stopping.

Likewise, outside of Bujumbura, vulnerability to criminal attacks on the roads continues to be a serious concern. The Embassy strongly cautions against traveling outside of towns after nightfall. When traveling upcountry, the best practice is to use convoys of multiple vehicles to prevent becoming a victim of crime in the event of mechanical failure or emergency while traveling. Furthermore, the Embassy recommends travelers equip themselves with satellite telephones, maps and navigation equipment, medical gear to include trauma supplies, and vehicle maintenance and recovery equipment, especially when traveling off main routes.

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S and Canada or, for callers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

American citizens are advised to register and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura or online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. The U.S. Embassy is located on Avenue des Etats-Unis. The phone number is (257) 22-20-70-00, fax (257) 22-22-29-26, and email BujumburaC@state.gov. For emergencies after regular business hours please call (257) 79-93-88-41.

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