Threat Matrix: September 2007

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The Birth of al Qaedastan

In the year 2016, the world may find itself gloomily marking September 6 as the tenth anniversary of the creation of the Islamic Emirate of Waziristan. The Emirate received de facto recognition when the Taliban used the name on the ceasefire agreement they signed with Pakistan on that day in 2006. If things go terribly wrong in the coming decade, they could come to rule a mountainous fragment of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Emirate would be a nightmare state: Osama bin Laden as sultan, Ayman al Zawahiri as vizier, and Mullah Omar the spiritual leader. An economy built on smuggling and heroin. Primary export: terrorism. Welcome to ‘Al Qaedastan’.

Analysts say the rise of a terrorist state straddling the rugged area between Pakistan and Afghanistan is now viable. The reason is a number of troubling trends. One, the revival of a Taliban firmly in the control of Al Qaeda. Two, the seeming inability of either Kabul or Islamabad to defeat the new threat militarily. Three, and the most striking, the Taliban’s systematic supplanting of the traditional tribal leadership in the area. Full story...

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[Cindy]

Yes.

Random thoughts come to mind....17 missing school buses from Houston, EPR in Mexico, OTMs in Mexico, OTMs that have crossed into the USA illegally over the border, drug cartels in Mexico, drug cartels in America......

Yep.

[Cindy]

http://www.dea.gov

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http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/carib090607.html

“DEA Arrests Doctor and Pharmacists For Conspiracy To Possess With
Intent To Distribute and Dispense Oxycodone and Alprazolam
DEA Orders the Immediate Suspension of the Doctor and Pharmacies Registrations”

SEP 6 — SAN JUAN, P.R.

[Cindy]

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

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6987871.stm

Last Updated: Monday, 10 September 2007, 16:46 GMT 17:46 UK

“Nigerian gunmen kidnap officials”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Gunmen in southern Nigeria have kidnapped 11 members of the governing People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

The gunmen texted news organisations to say their action was in protest at not being paid for helping the party to rig last April’s elections.

They are demanding a ransom of nearly $4m. A PDP official indignantly denied the elections were rigged, and said the gunmen would be given nothing.

Hostage taking for ransoms is a regular event in the oil-rich Delta.

The men were seized on Sunday night in Ondo state while at a PDP meeting.”

[Kimberly GG]

A reminder that Glenn Beck is airing Part II tonight on the subject of potential terrorism in our schools.

[Cindy]

blog:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=27004_Tillys_Story&only

“Tilly’s Story”
Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 2:35:17 pm PST

SNIPPET: “If you haven’t discovered “Tilly’s Story” of surviving the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center, posted here on September 13, 2003, now might be a good time read it:”

[texpat72]

EPR in Mexico?

[Cindy]

Yes.

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

[Cindy]

ADDING to post no. 995:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890027/posts?page=995#995

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Note: Photo and Video included.

blog:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=26994_Palestinians_Party_on_September_11&only

“Palestinians Party on September 11”
Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 8:38:05 am PST

SNIPPET: “Following yesterday’s terrorist attack, Palestinians took to the streets, dancing and singing and handing out candy.

The same way they did on September 11, 2001.”

[texpat72]

Thanks. I knew about the explosions, I didn’t know about EPR.

[Cindy]

You’re welcome texpat72.

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47400

Coalition Targets al Qaeda Networks Aiding Foreign Terrorists

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2007 – Coalition forces conducted two operations today targeting facets of the al Qaeda network that conduct attacks and facilitate the movement of foreign terrorists in northwestern Iraq.

Several armed men engaged coalition forces during a raid in a desolate area six miles from the Syrian border. Coalition forces returned fire, killing six armed men. Coalition forces also discovered two men hiding inside a tent, one of whom detonated a suicide vest he was wearing, killing only himself and the other terrorist.

Coalition forces found several suicide vests, weapons, rockets, grenades and $18,000 in U.S. currency at the site. They also detained one individual. In the second operation, in the far western part of Ninewah province, coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists.

In other operations today:

— In Bayji, coalition forces captured a suspected al Qaeda leader believed to have taken over the sniper and assassination network in the area after coalition forces captured his predecessor Aug. 4.

— In the Tigris River Valley, ground forces detained one suspected terrorist near Balad for his alleged ties to a network known to attack coalition forces.

— Iraqi and coalition forces in Kirkuk targeted the al Qaeda leader of the city’s car-bombing network, who also facilitates the movement of foreign terrorists who conduct suicide attacks. The ground forces detained seven suspected terrorists and found a cache of bomb-making materials, which they safely destroyed on site.

— A group of armed men engaged coalition forces with heavy small-arms fire in southern Baghdad. Coalition forces returned fire and called in close-air support to engage the enemy force. Coalition forces ground and air fire killed six armed men in the engagement.

— Also in Baghdad, coalition forces captured a suspected al Qaeda operative allegedly associated with senior terrorist leaders. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground forces detained four other suspected terrorists.

— Coalition forces conducted an operation to detain criminals involved in murder, kidnapping, bombing and mortar attacks and weapons smuggling. The operation targeting a network in eastern Baghdad resulted in nine armed terrorists killed and eight captured.

“We’ve been putting consistent pressure on al Qaeda in Iraq and impairing its ability to attack innocent Iraqis,” said Army Maj. Winfield Danielson, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “We will continue our aggressive operations to bring security to Baghdad and the surrounding areas.”

In operations yesterday:

— Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team recovered a small weapons cache during operations looking for a terrorist suspect in eastern Baghdad. The cache consisted of a double-barreled shotgun, a revolver with seven rounds, two cell phones and an AK-47 rifle with magazines.

— Iraqi forces detained two suspected al Qaeda cell leaders during a raid in support of Operation Phantom Strike in Sharqat village in northern Iraq. One of the targeted individuals is accused of the kidnapping and beheading of Iraqi soldiers and setting bombs targeting Iraqi and coalition forces. Forces seized five AK-47 assault rifles, a shotgun, a 9 mm pistol, five AK-47 bayonets, body armor and numerous al Qaeda documents during the raid. The forces also detained three other suspected al Qaeda terrorists during this operation.

— Iraqi army soldiers detained two Sunni extremists during a raid near Tikrit. The extremists are linked to a small-arms and rocket-propelled-grenade attack on coalition forces Aug. 28 that left a civilian critically wounded.

— Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team captured one suspected insurgent and recovered a weapons cache during Operation Tacoma III in the New Baghdad section of the Iraqi capital. The operation resulted in the recovery of two explosively formed penetrators, eight hand grenades, a rocket, 218 rounds of ammunition, three mortars and three rolls of wire.

In earlier operations:

— Iraqi army forces with U.S. support entered a mosque in Tarmiyah on Sept. 8 and detained its leader, who was overseeing an illegal religious court. During a search of the mosque, coalition forces discovered a box of letters that appeared to be addressed to the Islamic State of Iraq, an al Qaeda pseudonym, describing what individuals could do for money. Coalition forces determined the illegal judge posed an imminent threat to the population of Tarmiyah, and he was detained for further questioning.

— Iraqi forces coordinated a series of raids northeast of Fallujah on Sept. 8, detaining 13 individuals at the targeted locations. Three other individuals were pursued and taken into custody after fleeing from the assault force. The detained individuals are suspected of supporting an al Qaeda sniper cell allegedly responsible for a series of attacks against coalition and Iraqi forces in and around the Karmah area. Six AK-47 assault rifles, multiple identification cards, passports and terrorist propaganda were seized during the raid.

— Soldiers of 4th Iraqi Army Division advised by U.S. Special Forces soldiers detained two suspected al Qaeda assassins during a raid Sept. 8 in Zaab village near Kirkuk. The two extremists are suspected of shooting and killing Gen. Jaber, a former Iraqi army officer, in the Kirkuk area Sept. 7 as he was driving home after a meeting with a group opposed to the al Qaeda insurgency.

— Concerned citizens discovered a weapons cache and turned over three suspected al Qaeda insurgents to coalition troops Sept. 8. Soldiers found 19 120 mm mortar rounds, two water bottles filled with homemade explosives and other bomb-making materials while investigating the cache site. An explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed the cache in place.

(Combined from Multinational Force Iraq, Multinational Corps Iraq and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Arabian Peninsula news releases.)

[Cindy]

http://www.memri.org/syria.html
http://www.memritv.org/subject/en/299.htm
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=syria

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

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http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1550.htm

MEMRITV.ORG - Video Clip # 1550 - Title of Video: “U.S. CONGRESSMAN AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DENNIS KUCINICH: THE U.S. MUST PAY REPARATIONS TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ”
(Broadcast September 3, 2007)

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http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=kucinich+%2B+syria&btnG=Search+News

blog:

Note: Video included.

http://blackandright.mensnewsdaily.com/2007/09/11/kucinich-scolds-us-on-syrian-tv/

“Kucinich Scolds US On Syrian TV”
September 11, 2007
by Bob Parks

[Cindy]

NOTE: The following text is a quote:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47405

Afghan Forces Thwart Attempted Taliban Ambush

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2007 – An element of 2nd Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps, advised by coalition forces, surprised a large group of Taliban fighters planning an ambush near Wetob village in Zabul province, Afghanistan, today.

The Afghan-led force was on a combat patrol when they spotted and encountered a group of more than 20 insurgents. According to the ground force commander, the Taliban fighters were preparing fighting positions where they planned to conduct an ambush on the combined force.

The Afghan soldiers called in coalition close-air support to strike the insurgents before they could launch their attempted ambush. The coalition aircraft used precision-guided munitions and machine-gun fire to eliminate the insurgent threat, U.S. officials said. Nearly a dozen Taliban fighters were killed during the brief engagement. The Afghan forces reported that the surviving insurgents fled the area.

The combat patrol was taking part in an operation to rid northern Kandahar and southern Zabul provinces of insurgents. More than 245 extremist Taliban fighters have been killed in these two Afghan provinces since the Afghan and coalition operation began in late August.

“It appears that the enemies of peace and stability may be planning to use the holy month of Ramadan as an opportunity to conduct violent acts against the innocent people of Afghanistan,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesman. “Today’s failed ambush by the insurgents could be a prelude to their fighters attacking the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan forces throughout the Ramadan holiday. Coalition forces will make every effort to assist the (Afghan National Army) and (Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) to provide increased security for all during the blessed month of Ramadan.”

In other operations today, several suspected militants were killed and eight were detained in an operation by Afghan and coalition forces. The suspected militants were shot and killed after they threatened the force in the Sangin district of Helmand province. A small weapons cache consisting of grenades and several AK-47s was found and destroyed.

(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)

[PGalt]

All my classes saw the presentation and we discussed 911 and debunked theories of conspiracy and we talked about the presentation the media has had on terrorism and the war in Iraq v. what the troops say.

Thanks for your continued service to this great nation. Your work is extremely important.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=lebanon
http://www.memri.org/lebanon.html

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http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/lebanon_e0907.htm

Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
September 10 , 2007

SNIPPET: “Achievement for Fuad Siniora’s government: victory over Fatah al-Islam, the Al-Qaeda branch in Lebanon, after three and a half months of battles. The Lebanese army completed its takeover of the Nahr al-Bared refugee camp in north Lebanon, which for the past year was a center for global jihad activities.”

[Donna Lee Nardo]

BTTT

[good old days]

Thank you for posting this.

[drymans wife]

Ya know, I should be glad things are so quiet.

Thank you Father, but never let us forget and
not be prepared for the enemy that wants to
destroy us.

[Cindy]

and Amen.

[Oorang]

You’re quite welcome.