Posted on 07/20/2005 5:46:32 AM PDT by Ragnar Danneskjold
Newswire Alert
Anybody know what this is refering to?
Sky News now cites Reuters. The threat is refering to a threat to Riyadh. Terrorists planning on attack oil infrastructure?
Interestingly, the Saudi ambassador to the UN announced his resignation TODAY (for personal reasons).
Coincidence?
Decent conspiracy theory.
More info coming in...The warning was given to American citizens in Saudi Arabia concerning attacks directed towards them, not the Saudi's.
Ragnar? Is it really you? I shall be expecting my bars of Gold any day now? What are you doing here lurking on Freerepublic when you should be out in the Pacific blowing up government ships that are sending US aid to the Peoples republic of Europe. Either that, or you should be back in Mulligan's Vally with your lovely wife, Kay Ludlow.
Patience, ElRushbo. First, we have to rid the world of the unprincipled violence of terrorism.
U.S. Embassy warning of "operational planning" of attacks against Americans in Riyadh, warns citizens to be cautious.
Reminiscent of the Japanese Ambassador leaving the U.S. in 1941?
I think that warning would apply across the board to all Middle Eastern countries...if not the world. Terrorists want us dead.
The warning came from the US embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
In a statement, the embassy said that militants were planning fresh attacks in the world's biggest oil exporter.
The statement said: "The American embassy in Riyadh advises all American citizens living in Saudi Arabia that it has received indications of operational planning for a terrorist attack or attacks in the kingdom.
"The embassy has no specific information concerning timing, target or method of any possible attack(s)."
Since May 2003, Saudi Arabia has been rocked by a spate of bloody attacks by suspected al Quaeda militants, with many targeting Westerners.
The US embassy statement added: "In the past, terrorist groups have targeted housing compounds and other establishments where Westerners may be located.
"Saudi government facilities have also been targets. In addition to car bombs and armed assaults involving multiple gunmen against such facilities, terrorists have used ambush attacks to kidnap and/or assassinate individual Westerners."
The message urged US citizens living in Saudi Arabia to "maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness."
Violence in Saudi has claimed the lives of 90 civilians, 42 security personnel and 113 militants, according to official figures.
Title SHOULD read "Islamics"
Don't know. Sky News hasn't shown to be a real credible source.
Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today,
May 17, 2005
This Travel Warning updates recommended security precautions and reminds U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Saudi Arabia. It supersedes the Travel Warning issued December 7, 2004.
Due to concerns about the possibility of additional terrorist activity directed against American citizens and interests, the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to defer non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia. The United States Mission in Saudi Arabia remains an unaccompanied post as a result of continued security concerns. Non-emergency employees and all dependents of the U.S. Embassy Riyadh and Consulates General Jeddah and Dhahran were ordered to leave the country on April 15, 2004. An armed attack on the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah occurred on December 6, 2004, resulting in casualties among the non-American staff and damage to consulate facilities. Although counter-terrorism efforts have succeeded in diminishing terrorist capabilities in Saudi Arabia, terrorist groups continue to target housing compounds and other establishments where Westerners may be located. Saudi Government facilities are also targets. In addition to car bombs and armed assaults involving multiple gunmen against such facilities, terrorists have used ambush attacks to kidnap and/or assassinate individual Westerners.
American citizens who choose to visit or remain in Saudi Arabia despite this Travel Warning are strongly urged to avoid staying in hotels or housing compounds that do not apply stringent security measures including, but not limited to, the presence of an armed guard force, inspection of all vehicles, and a hardened security perimeter to prevent unauthorized vehicles from approaching the facility. American citizens are further advised to exercise caution and maintain good situational awareness when visiting commercial establishments frequented by Westerners or in primarily Western environments; keep a low profile, varying times and routes for all required travel; and ensure that travel documents and visas are valid. American citizens are also advised to exercise caution while driving, entering or exiting vehicles.
U.S. citizens who travel to or remain in Saudi Arabia despite this travel warning are strongly urged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, in order to be included in the Mission’s warden network. Updated travel and security information for Saudi Arabia is issued periodically via the warden network.
From time to time, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia may restrict the travel of official Americans or suspend public services for security reasons. 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 in the U.S. or Canada or on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For additional information, consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Saudi Arabia, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, and Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov.
Hi expat :D
No, I have no idea. I live in Switzerland and don't have access to such info......
SAUDI ATTACK WARNING
United States officials have said they have indications that a terrorist attack is planned in Saudi Arabia.
The warning came from the US embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
In a statement, the embassy said that militants were planning fresh attacks in the world's biggest oil exporter.
The statement said: "The American embassy in Riyadh advises all American citizens living in Saudi Arabia that it has received indications of operational planning for a terrorist attack or attacks in the kingdom.
"The embassy has no specific information concerning timing, target or method of any possible attack(s)."
Since May 2003, Saudi Arabia has been rocked by a spate of bloody attacks by suspected al Quaeda militants, with many targeting Westerners.
The US embassy statement added: "In the past, terrorist groups have targeted housing compounds and other establishments where Westerners may be located.
"Saudi government facilities have also been targets. In addition to car bombs and armed assaults involving multiple gunmen against such facilities, terrorists have used ambush attacks to kidnap and/or assassinate individual Westerners."
The message urged US citizens living in Saudi Arabia to "maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness."
Violence in Saudi has claimed the lives of 90 civilians, 42 security personnel and 113 militants, according to official figures.
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1189737,00.html
Coincidence?
Incoming.
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