Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

Details show extent of terror plot against U.S.
Full Story

We now know more about an alleged attack that triggered an increased national threat level last summer.

That's when U.S. officials said they had uncovered a plot targeting financial institutions. The plot involved bombs, banks and British nationals.

The detail was startling, the targets enormous. They included financial buildings in Washington, New York and New Jersey.

"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."

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3,681 posted on 05/26/2005 9:30:44 PM PDT by MamaDearest

To: All; MamaDearest

Thanks to MamaDearest for pointing to this article.
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WXIA - TV ATLANTA

http://www.wxia.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=63657

"Grenade Search Nets Video Cam"
"The grenades were found in Villa Rica."
Reported By: Blair Meeks
Web Editor: Manav Tanneeru
Last Modified: 5/26/2005 9:44:57 PM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police told 11Alive that other military devices had been previously found in the same area."

3,682 posted on 05/26/2005 9:34:35 PM PDT by Cindy

Sometimes research takes you to weird places...

Ohhhhhh, the visuals for that link! (wide grin)

3,683 posted on 05/26/2005 9:36:24 PM PDT by MamaDearest

Yep, unexpected places...laughing...

3,684 posted on 05/26/2005 9:41:24 PM PDT by Cindy

To: DAVEY CROCKETT

Al-Gerni’s identity was not immediately clear

Saw the name al-Qerni on one site....FYI.

3,685 posted on 05/26/2005 9:45:51 PM PDT by MamaDearest

To: Old Sarge; backhoe; JohnathanRGalt; All

3,686 posted on 05/27/2005 2:23:10 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

3,687 posted on 05/27/2005 2:31:13 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Velveeta; Jet Jaguar; Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

Thanks to Velveeta for pointing to this article.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/05/26/news/indo.php
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"U.S. shuts Jakarta embassy as bomb plot appears on Web"
By Raymond Bonner The New York Times
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2005

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Thanks Jet Jaguar for pinging me to this thread.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1411469/posts

"Web site shows how to attack U.S. Embassy in Indonesia"
Associated Press | May 27, 2005

Posted on 05/27/2005 12:22:16 AM PDT by HAL9000

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"Article Snippet: "The web page www.istimata.co.nr includes the floor plan of what appeared to be the ambassador's office, staff room as well as the locations of camera and metal detectors of a U.S. Embassy, possibly in Jakarta. The instructions on how best to carry out the "holy action" came from the previously unknown Brigade Istimata International."

http://www.istimata.co.nr

3,688 posted on 05/27/2005 2:38:40 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; piasa; All

3,689 posted on 05/27/2005 2:44:46 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; piasa; All

ON THE NET...

http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/display.article?id=2276

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Sidney Jones, Indonesia project director for the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) in Jakarta says that though JI does seem to be taking the Palestinian experience as a model, "the glory of dying as a martyr has been an element of JI's jihadist ideology for some time." Noting that there is supposed to be an istimata, or suicide brigade, with JI's "special operations unit", Jones echoed the IDSS's Tan by affirming JI's Al- Qa'eda pedigree while underscoring the fact that the Bali bombings and the string of smaller bombings since then "seem to be local initiatives". "JI is not some local subordinate of Al-Qa'eda, even if it maintains contact," Jones told the Weekly. "It has the skills, personnel and ideological commitment within its own membership to undertake these bombings on its own.""

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=7387_Bali_Bombers-_Pathetic_Wankers

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2003/07/08/2003058533

(TaipeiTimes.com) - ARTICLE SNIPPET: "He said pages from an Internet site called Istimata, which included the statement, were found along with photos of bomb victims and information on sharing stolen credit cards.

An Indonesian police computer expert, Lieutenant Colonel Brata Mandala, said the laptop was confiscated on November 21, the day Samudra was arrested. It was not switched on between then and the cloning, he said.

He said deleted material included pictures "of naked western women," a photo of Bachtiar and a photo of the top security and welfare ministers.

The Istimata site was entered in the laptop on November 18. As quoted by Mandala, it said it was created "to answer the questions believers have on the Bali blast incidents."

It said a "small group of Islamic believers had felt a calling to avenge the savagery of the forces of crusaders and their allies ... against the Islamic state of Afghanistan that claimed tens of thousands in 2001.""

3,690 posted on 05/27/2005 2:54:30 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_918.html

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

This information is current as of today, Fri May 27 2005 02:57:52 GMT-0700.

INDONESIA

May 10, 2005

This Travel Warning is being issued to update security information in Indonesia and to note that the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to defer all non-essential travel to the country. This warning supersedes the March 24, 2005 Travel Warning for Indonesia.

The Department urges Americans who choose to travel to Indonesia despite this Travel Warning to observe vigilant personal security precautions and to remain aware of the continued potential for terrorist attacks against Americans, U.S. or other Western interests in Indonesia. The potential remains for violence and terrorist actions against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the country.

The terrorist threat in Indonesia remains high. Attacks could occur at any time and could be directed against any location, including those frequented by foreigners and identifiably American or other western facilities or businesses in Indonesia. Such targets could include but are not limited to places where Americans and other Westerners live, congregate, shop or visit, including hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, identifiably Western businesses, housing compounds, transportation systems, places of worship, schools, or public recreation events. Reports suggest attacks could include targeting individual American citizens.

Jemaah Islamiah has cells in several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, and connections with al-Qaeda. A terrorist bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on September 9, 2004, killed eleven and injured more than 180 people. An August 2003 terrorist bombing at a major international hotel in Jakarta injured several American citizens, and seven Americans died in a terrorist attack in Bali in October 2002.

The U.S. Mission in Indonesia restricts U.S. government employees' travel to certain areas of the country and, at times, denies them permission to travel to Indonesia. For the latest security information, contact a U.S. Mission consular office. The U.S. Mission can occasionally suspend service to the public, or close, because of security concerns; in these situations, it will continue to provide emergency services to American citizens.

Sectarian, ethnic, communal and separatist violence continue to threaten personal safety and security in several areas. Over the past three years, domestically targeted bombings have struck religious, political, and business targets. In 2003, the Jakarta international airport, an open-air concert in Aceh, and other Indonesian government facilities were bombed.

Americans should avoid travel to Aceh. Northern parts of the island of Sumatra, and particularly the province of Aceh, suffered severe damage following an earthquake and series of tsunami waves on December 26, 2004. While reconstruction efforts are underway, communications infrastructure, roads, medical care and tourist facilities on the western and northern coasts of Sumatra, and on coastal islands off Sumatra, were seriously damaged and have not yet been fully restored. Infrastructure on the island of Nias was seriously damaged in an earthquake on March 28, 2005. Adequate lodging facilities are difficult to find in Aceh and Nias. Regulations regarding entry into and permission to remain in Aceh can change at any time. As of March 26, 2005, all foreigners wishing to travel to Aceh require written permission from the Indonesian authorities. Humanitarian workers should be cautious of their security when traveling in Aceh due to the continuing potential for separatist and terrorist violence, which could be directed against American humanitarian assistance workers.

Americans should not travel to Aceh to participate in humanitarian relief efforts except under the auspices of a recognized assistance organization that has permission to operate in Indonesia. Americans participating in relief efforts should make sure that their organization has facilities in place to accommodate and feed staff and a security plan approved by Indonesian authorities. All travelers to Aceh should follow health precautions for travelers to the tsunami area from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/travel.

Americans considering travel to the province of Papua should exercise extreme caution because of sectarian, ethnic, communal and separatist strife. Papua's on-going separatist conflict has the potential to become violent. In August 2002, two Americans were killed in Papua under as yet unresolved circumstances.

Americans should avoid travel to Maluku, in particular the capital city of Ambon. Since April 25, 2004, sectarian violence has killed at least 40 and injured more than 220 people.

Americans should avoid travel to Central, South and Southeast Sulawesi; those considering travel to North Sulawesi should exercise extreme caution. Sporadic violence occurred in Poso and in neighboring areas of Central Sulawesi in 2003 and 2004, resulting in several fatalities. Central Sulawesi's general security situation remains unstable; bombings and killings occurred in late 2004 and 2005 in Poso and Palu.

The Philippine-based terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group poses an ongoing kidnapping risk/threat in areas near Malaysia and the Philippines.

Americans living and traveling in Indonesia are urged to register and update their contact information with U.S. Embassy Jakarta, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya or the U.S. Consular Agent in Bali. Registration facilitates the U.S. Mission's contact with Americans in emergency situations, and may be done on line and in advance of travel. Information on registering can be found at the Department of State’s Consular Affairs website: https://travelregistration.state.gov. Americans in Indonesia should maintain a low profile, vary daily routines, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and keep abreast of local news and developments that may affect the security situation.

Americans can obtain information on travel and security in Indonesia from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States; or 1-202-501-4444 from outside the United States and Canada. Americans also can call the Embassy in Jakarta at (62)(21) 3435-9000, the Consulate General in Surabaya at (62) (31) 295-6400, and the Consular Agent in Bali at (62) (361) 233-605. American citizens should read the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Indonesia and latest Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, both available at http://travel.state.gov.

3,691 posted on 05/27/2005 2:58:31 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

Note: The following text snippet is an exact quote from infovlad.net:
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http://www.infovlad.net

Jihadi Files Update
May 26th, 2005
Posted on May 27
http://hackjaponaise.cosm.co.jp/terror/0527200501.wmv
al Zarqawi.

Posted on May 26
http://hackjaponaise.cosm.co.jp/terror/0526200501.zip
3 photos of an American soldier. “ansar-jehad” egroup issued a statement on what this means. Submitted from 212.138.113.12 (Saudi Network Information Center, ISU in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia)

3,692 posted on 05/27/2005 3:39:29 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Old Sarge; JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

3,693 posted on 05/27/2005 3:42:09 AM PDT by Cindy

The jihadis have started a million curses against Bush, Sharon and Blair campaign to go along with their million prayers for Zarqawi campaign.

Neosgirl, I'm shocked. (~giggle~)

3,694 posted on 05/27/2005 5:50:31 AM PDT by Velveeta

To: nw_arizona_granny

"muslim falcon messages"

Bookmark.

Thank you!

3,695 posted on 05/27/2005 6:07:33 AM PDT by Velveeta

Thanks Cindy.

That thug is surely one to BOLO.

3,696 posted on 05/27/2005 6:16:11 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo

To: MamaDearest; DAVEY CROCKETT

Hiding in plain sight indeed. What is even more alarming is that they don't all fit the stereotypical jihadist mold. All of the attack scenarios he plotted were discussed right here on TM. The model airplane, the super bowl.... not so far fetched after all.

3,697 posted on 05/27/2005 6:23:55 AM PDT by freeperfromnj

3,698 posted on 05/27/2005 6:30:43 AM PDT by Velveeta

3,699 posted on 05/27/2005 6:33:33 AM PDT by Velveeta

Al-Qaeda Refutes Rumors About Zarqawi; Indicates Good News Is Forthcoming
May 27, 2005
By Ubaidah Al-Saif , Translation © Jihad Unspun 2005*

Al-Qaeda in the Land of the Two Rivers has issued a statement denouncing the rumors that are rife among mainstream news media and have dismissed that a successor to Zarqawi has been appointed, as well as informing the Ummah to expect good news soon.

Here are their statement, uncut and uncensored, as translated by JUS.

We remind our viewers that the statements, opinions and points of view expressed in this article are those of the author and shall not be deemed to mean that they are necessarily those of Jihad Unspun, the publisher, editor, writers, contributors or staff.

Statement from Al-Qaeda Dismissing Current Rumors about Zarqawi as Lies; Hints Improvement In Zarqawi’s Condition

In The Name Of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

O Allah! Make our shots hit their intended targets and fasten our feet firmly to the ground.

Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the worlds. Final victory is on the side of the believers, and no aggression except on those who transgress all bounds. Peace and prayers be on the Imam of Mujahideen, our prophet, Muhammad, his family, and his companions.

We wish to inform everyone that we have our own media channels and we are not responsible for any statements, analysis, or speculations about the condition or the whereabouts of our Sheikh, Abu Mesaab (may Allah preserve him) that do not come from us directly.

In addition, we deny any and all rumors about appointing a man by the name of Abu Hafs or any one else as a successor.

O Our beloved Ummah! You will hear what pleases you (about Zarqawi)

O Satan's allies! You will hear what will raise your ire.

We made the initial announcement (about wounding of Zarqawi) for no reason other than to demonstrate the credibility of our media practice.

Your brothers in Al-Qaida organization in the Land of the Two Rivers will not slow down or stop Jihad until religion becomes Allah’s in its entirety.

Allahu Akbar...Allahu Akbar...Allahu Akbar
Glory is to Allah, His Messenger and to the Mujahideen

Al-Qaeda Organization In The Land Of The Two Rivers
Thursday, 18 Rabie Al-Thani, 1426
May 26, 2005
http://www.jihadunspun.com/intheatre_internal.php?article=102892&list=/home.php

3,700 posted on 05/27/2005 6:36:17 AM PDT by Velveeta

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