THE BALKANS: The War on Terror Moves In (SFOR troops sealed off al-Qaeda village in Bosnia)

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THE BALKANS: The War on Terror Moves In

December 11, 2003: SFOR reported a SFOR peacekeepers "sealed off" an area near Zenica, Bosnia. The operation included ground troops and helicopters. SFOR was responding to a tip that certain houses in the area held arms and munitions linked to a "terrorist group." A subsequent report said the terror group could be Al Qaeada. There was no follow-up report after the operation.

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GREECE DEEMS THREAT FROM BOSNIAN ARABS

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[Lion in Winter]

Can you think of a way to defend clinton on this story?

[Incorrigible]

Can you think of a way to defend clinton on this story?

Ha!  You wont find me defending Beelzebubba on anything!

Though I sure wish there was a follow up to this report.

[MadelineZapeezda]

Maybe they'll find OBL in a cave/hole somewhere amongst Klintons allies?

[joan]

There's a little more information from another source -

ZDK: SFOR SEARCHES FOUR HOUSES

ZENICA, December 12 (FENA) – According to the Zenica-Doboj Canton Ministry of Interior, as well as other witnesses, members of the SFOR US Contingent searched four houses during the yesterday’s operation in Serici.

Citing witness reports Zenica-Doboj Canton Ministry of Interior spokesperson Admir Katica said that SFOR members entered by force the house of Husein Kovacevic, which was occupied by Ziba Celenka, her Arab husband and one child.

They removed a computer and religious books from this house. They also searched the house of Rasid Granovic rented by Tunisian Mounir Silini. They removed a computer and several books from this house as well. Houses of Semira Garanovic and Sakib Celenka were also searched.

The Nemila Police Station stated that the situation in Serici is quiet today and that SFOR withdrew from the village during the night.

[Tamodaleko]

Good morning SFOR!
Happy to hear about revised SFOR's efforts and their new focus: search for Al Qaeda!

[getgoing]

adding an arrest:
SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) -- SFOR reported Sunday (21 December) that its troops raided a home in Travnik and detained an individual "suspected of engaging in activities that threaten the safety and security" of the country. Local media identified him as Mohamed Perenda Zitouni, a 31-year-old Algerian who fought in the 1992-1995 war and holds Bosnian citizenship following his marriage to a local woman. The arrest came several days after US Ambassador to BiH Clifford Bond warned of an unspecified threat of terrorism. (OHR Sources - 22/12/03; AFP, PBS BiH, FoNet, BBC - 21/12/03)

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US Freezes Assets of BiH-Based Charity

The Vazir charity organisation is believed to be channeling money to Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda network. [AFP]

(Washington Post - 23/12/03; Reuters, AP, AFP, Dow Jones - 12/12/03)
The governments of the United States and Saudi Arabia moved on Monday (22 December) to freeze the assets of Vazir, an organisation registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The two countries have also asked the UN to put the name of the organisation and its director, Safet Durguti, on the list of suspected sponsors of terrorism.

The Travnik-based firm, established in May 2003 as an association for sport, culture and education, is seen as an offshoot of Al Haramain, a private Saudi-based aid organisation with offices or representatives in more than 50 countries. In March 2002, Al Haramain's BiH branch was added to the US Treasury Department's list of entities and individuals believed to be channeling funds to terrorist organisations. http://www.balkantimes.com/html2/english/031223-SVETLA-001.htm

[vooch]

Jones,

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