Threat Matrix: August 2007

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[nwctwx]

Disaster Looms in Pakistan

Decorum was abandoned as accusations ricocheted between the wood-panelled walls of Pakistan's national assembly on Monday night. "Murderers! Murderers of innocent people!" screamed an MP from a religious party, his yellow turban shaking as he wagged a finger towards the government benches.

Five female parliamentarians, their faces concealed behind black and white burkas, slapped the benches with open palms. Another mullah stood up and started shouting. The speaker strained to maintain order.

Others were less captivated by the debate on last month's siege of the Red Mosque, in which more than 100 people died. One man snoozed at his desk. Across the vast hall others started whispered conversations. And high above them Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a dapper man with a pinched, clean-shaven face, looked on impassively from his giant portrait on the wall. Full story...

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[Cindy]

http://www.danielpipes.org/article/4793

“Countries Threatened with Extinction”

by Daniel Pipes
New York Sun
August 7, 2007

[Cindy]

UPDATE:

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=CE101860-0E32-4CEB-92DB-BE35DBBF7C00

“Terrorist Sympathizer Tossed from Homeland Security Panel”
By Patrick Poole
FrontPageMagazine.com | 8/8/2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Abukar Arman admits that it has been a tough few weeks following a FrontPage exposé last month that examined his extensive online writings in defense of terrorist organizations and individuals, all while he sat on the blue-ribbon Franklin County Criminal Justice Planning Board that oversees Central Ohio Homeland Security programs (“Hometown Jihad: The Somali Terror Apologist Next Door”).

As a direct result of that report, Arman was forced to resign last Friday from the Planning Board after officials discovered that as a non-US citizen he wasn’t eligible to be on the board; and in a curiously-timed bureaucratic move, he also lost his Columbus Public Schools adult education job after they discovered that he hadn’t kept up his teaching credentials and the grant funding his position suddenly disappeared. A CPS spokesman said the move had absolutely nothing to do with the FrontPage report though these events occurred immediately after it was published, though Arman told a local paper that he believed the FrontPage story had everything to do with his present woes.”

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Previously...

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=A65D20E5-1514-4797-970E-EBEEC0B73C5E

“Columbus’ Hometown Jihad”
By Patrick Poole
FrontPageMagazine.com | 7/11/2007

[Cindy]

DEA.gov
http://www.dea.gov

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070808/NATION/108080088/1001

“Terrorists teaming with drug cartels”
By Sara A. Carter
August 8, 2007
Islamic extremists embedded in the United States — posing as Hispanic nationals — are partnering with violent Mexican drug gangs to finance terror networks in the Middle East, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report.

“Since drug traffickers and terrorists operate in a clandestine environment, both groups utilize similar methodologies to function ... all lend themselves to facilitation and are among the essential elements that may contribute to the successful conclusion of a catastrophic event by terrorists,” said the confidential report, a copy of which was obtained by The Washington Times.

The 2005 report outlines an ongoing scheme in which multiple Middle Eastern drug-trafficking and terrorist cells operating in the U.S. fund terror networks overseas, aided by established Mexican cartels with highly sophisticated trafficking routes.”

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp531.htm

August 7, 2007
HP-531

Treasury Designates Al-Salah Society
Key Support Node for Hamas

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today designated the Al-Salah Society, one of the largest and best-funded Hamas charitable organizations in the Palestinian territories. Al-Salah Society’s director, Ahmad Al-Kurd, was also designated today.

“Hamas has used the Al-Salah Society, as it has many other charitable fronts, to finance its terrorist agenda,” said Adam Szubin, Director of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). “Today’s action alerts the world to the true nature of Al-Salah and cuts it off from the U.S. financial system.”

The Al-Salah Society supported Hamas-affiliated combatants during the first Intifada and recruited and indoctrinated youth to support Hamas’s activities. It also financed commercial stores, kindergartens, and the purchase of land for Hamas. One of the most senior Gaza-based Hamas leaders and founders, Ismail Abu Shanab, openly identified the Al-Salah Society as “one of the three Islamic charities that form Hamas’ welfare arm.” The Al-Salah Society has received substantial funding from Persian Gulf countries, including at least hundreds of thousands of dollars from Kuwaiti donors.

The Al-Salah Society is directed by Ahmad Al-Kurd, a recognized high-ranking Hamas leader in Gaza. Al-Kurd’s affiliation with Hamas goes back over a decade. During the first Intifada, Al-Kurd served as a Hamas Shura Council member in Gaza. As of late 2003, Al-Kurd was allegedly the top Hamas leader in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza. Since mid-2005, he has served as the mayor of Deir Al-Balah, elected as a Hamas candidate.

The Al-Salah Society has employed a number of Hamas military wing members. In late 2002, an official of the Al-Salah Society in Gaza was the principal leader of a Hamas military wing structure in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza. The founder and former director of the Al-Salah Society’s Al-Maghazi branch reportedly also operated as a member of the Hamas military wing structure in Al-Maghazi, participated in weapons deals, and served as a liaison to the rest of the Hamas structure in Al-Maghazi. At least four other Hamas military wing members in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza were tied to the Al-Salah Society.

The Al-Salah Society was included on a list of suspected Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad-affiliated NGOs whose accounts were frozen by the Palestinian Authority as of late August 2003. After freezing the bank accounts, PA officials confirmed that the Al-Salah Society was a front for Hamas.

Identifying Information

Al-Salah Society
AKAs:
Al-Salah Association
Al-Salah Islamic Foundation
Al-Salah
Al-Salah Islamic Society
Al-Salah Islamic Association
Al-Salah Islamic Committee
Al-Salah Organization
Islamic Salah Foundation
Islamic Salah Society
Islamic Salvation Society
Islamic Righteous Society
Islamic Al-Salah Society
Jamiat Al-Salah Society
Jamiat al-Salah al-Islamiya
Jami’at al-Salah al-Islami
Jami’a al-Salah
Jammeat El-Salah
Salah Islamic Association
Salah Welfare Organization
Salah Charitable Association

Addresses:
PO Box 6035, Beshara Street, Deir al-Balah, Gaza
Deir Al-Balah Camp, Gaza
Athalatheeniy Street, Gaza
Gaza City, Gaza
Bureij, Gaza
Al-Maghazi, Gaza
Rafah, Gaza

AHMAD HARB AL-KURD
AKAs:
Ahmed El-Kurd
Ahmed Al Kurd
Ahmed Hard Al-Kurd
Ahmad Al-Kird
Ahmad Al-Kard
DOB: circa 1949
ALT. DOB: circa 1951
POB: Deir Al-Balah, Gaza
Address: Deir Al-Balah, Gaza

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13238&Itemid=21

Six suspected terrorists detained, one terrorist killed in Coalition raids

Aug. 8, 2007
Release A070808a

Six suspected terrorists detained, one terrorist killed in Coalition raids

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained six suspected terrorists and killed one terrorist during operations Tuesday and Wednesday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and its associates in central Baghdad and Kirkuk.

Northeast of Samarra, Coalition Forces detained three suspected terrorists during a precision raid Tuesday. The targeted individual of the raid was the al-Qaeda in Iraq military emir of Samarra. The three individuals were detained for their association with the targeted al-Qaeda in Iraq emir.

During an early morning raid north of Tikrit Wednesday, Coalition Forces detained two suspected terrorists for their ties to an al-Qaeda in Iraq key leader. Intelligence reports indicate that the targeted individual of the Wednesday raid is a key al-Qaeda in Iraq leader in Bayji who oversees a cell of approximately 400 terrorists and is linked to numerous attacks on Coalition Forces.

Iraqi and Coalition Forces targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq Mosul-based emir who assists with terrorist operations in Kirkuk Wednesday morning. While Coalition Forces were on the targeted location two individuals were observed rapidly maneuvering towards the assault force providing perimeter security on the target. Responding appropriately to the immediate threat, Coalition Forces engaged the two men, wounding both. Both individuals were taken to a military medical facility for treatment where one later died. The terrorist who later died at the military medical facility was positively identified as the targeted individual.

“Our operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq are progressively dismantling and destroying the terrorist network,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “We will continue to attack al-Qaeda at the current fast and steady pace.”

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[Cindy]

UPDATE:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,292507,00.html
(AP)

“Cops: Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Killing NYU Professor’s Daughter”
Wednesday, August 08, 2007

[Cindy]

UPDATE:

blog:

http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/08/mahamu-kanneh-rearrested-after-escape-attempt/

“Mahamu Kanneh rearrested after escape attempt”
By Michelle Malkin • August 8, 2007 12:18 AM

[Cindy]

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

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http://www.assistnews.net/images07/Web%20ddead%20body.jpg
Photo caption: “The body of Sadiq Masih”

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2007/s07080068.htm

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Pakistani Christian peasant murdered

By Sheraz Khurram Khan
Special Correspondent for ASSIST News Service in Pakistan

SHEIKHUPURA, PAKISTAN

[Cindy]

A few more details...

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Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=71809

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Warden Message: Abkhazia, South Ossetia Travel Advisory
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - Georgia
7 Aug 2007

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10 Apr 2007
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi released the following Warden Message on August 7:

Media sources have reported that a missile was fired from an aircraft and landed without exploding near the village of Tsitelubani, near Gori, on the night of August 6-7. At this time, there does not appear to be any danger posed to U.S. citizens in Georgia due to this incident. The U.S. Embassy would, however, like to remind American citizens that due to the volatility of the political situation and high levels of crime in the separatist areas, the U.S. Embassy advises American citizens not to travel to Abkhazia or to South Ossetia. Because of the restricted access of U.S. officials to Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the ability of the U.S. Government to assist American citizens in these regions is extremely limited, even in emergencies.

[Cindy]

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=71825

you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
“Warden Message: Yemen Terrorism Threat”
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Yemen
6 Aug 2007

[Cindy]

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=71822

you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
“Warden Message: East Timor Violent Disturbances”
Consular Affairs Bulletins
East Asia / Pacific - East Timor
7 Aug 2007

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3435032,00.html

Military says 2 Tamil rebels killed in eastern Sri Lanka

Published: 08.08.07, 08:11 / Israel News

Sri Lanka’s military said troops fatally shot two ethnic Tamil separatist guerrillas in the east Wednesday, but the rebels denied the claim. Soldiers patrolling the district of Trincomalee saw a group of rebels and opened fire, killing two, an official at the Defense Ministry information center said.

The bodies were recovered along with a grenade launcher, explosives, rifles and communication equipment, the official said on condition of anonymity, citing ministry policy. (AP)

[Cindy]

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1186066408908&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Aug. 8, 2007 7:43 | Updated Aug. 8, 2007 12:31
“IDF troops kill 2 Hamas gunmen in Gaza”
By JPOST STAFF AND AP

[Cindy]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Wed Aug 08 2007 03:52:01 GMT-0700.

Worldwide Caution

April 10, 2007

[Godzilla]

placemark

[celtic-cat]

http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070808/NATION/108080088/1001&template=printart

Terrorists teaming with drug cartels
August 8, 2007

By Sara A. Carter - Islamic extremists embedded in the United States — posing as Hispanic nationals — are partnering with violent Mexican drug gangs to finance terror networks in the Middle East, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration report.

[nwctwx]

DC metro shut in portions due to suspicious package at dupont circle ( a block from where I am)... been hearing continuous sirens for a while

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=jamaatulfuqra

Thanks to fanfan for the ping to this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1878021/posts

“In The Belly of The Beast: Jamaat ul-Fuqra”
The New Media Journal ^ | August 8, 2007 | Dr. Paul Williams

Posted on 08/08/2007 4:40:01 AM PDT by NewMediaJournal

[Cindy]

Yep and thank you for the ping celtic-cat.

[Cindy]

Thanks nw...let me see if there is an update.

UPDATE:

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1213231
(AP)

“Suspicious Package Closes 3 Metro Stations”
August 8, 2007 - 4:22pm
WASHINGTON- Three Red Line Metro stations are closed because of a suspicious package.

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Dupont Circle was the first station to close shortly before 3 p.m. after a suspicious brown box was found on a red line train headed to Glenmont.

Metro spokeswoman Cathy Asato says the stations at Woodley Park and Cleveland Park also had to be closed so that trains can turn around at Van Ness.

Asato says that as of 4 p.m., bomb technicians were preparing to X-ray the package.

Metro is providing shuttle bus service around between Farragut North and Van Ness.

Meanwhile Virginia Railway Express is experiencing a minimum of 30-minute delays Wednesday afternoon after a power line became severed.

A contractor for a gas company severed a power line along the railroad track around 3:30 p.m., spokesman Mark Roeber says.

That line controls the main switch as both lines come together south of Alexand”