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]

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“Mexico may be unable to stop bombings”
Houston Chronicle Mexico City Bureau ^ | Sept. 23, 2007 | DUDLEY ALTHAUS

Posted on 09/23/2007 5:13:31 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch

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Previously...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894989/posts

“Sabotaging Mexico”
IBD Editorials ^ | 11 Sep 2007 | Staff

Posted on 09/11/2007 5:07:15 PM PDT by IBD editorial writer

[Cindy]

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=1&aid=73900

“Columbia Students, Faculty Protest Appearance By Ahmadinejad”
September 23, 2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The arrival of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Columbia University Monday, sparked a rally Sunday afternoon by students, faculty, and community members.

Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Sunday for the United Nations General Assembly.

Elected officials were joined by Columbia students and alumni who were angry about the university’s decision to invited Ahmadinejad to speak at the World Leaders Forum on campus. The president will give a speech, followed by a question and answer session with students and faculty.

Protesters asked the University President Lee Bollinger to rescind the invitation.”

[Cindy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyEqODbIgCg
“Iranian President Inspects Indigenous Fighter Aircraft”
(Added September 23, 2007)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvFn16qEMIU
“Iran TV Video Glorifies Boy Soldiers”
(Added September 23, 2007)

[Mata6858]

thank you cindy

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Mata.

[Cindy]

Now, this is NOT nice.

QUOTE:

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/018237.php

September 23, 2007

“trust me this site is coming down, legally or illegally suckaaaa”

A jihadist (or useful idiot or fellow traveler) football fan, IP address 69.105.136.245, sends on this incisive critique of our efforts in defense of human rights and the West:

you are a faggot! trust me this site is coming down, legally or illegally suckaaaa. i’d do it right now but the bears game is on. f*** you. have a nice day.

You too, sir!

Old Henry Wallace said it best: “The American fascist would prefer not to use violence. His method is to poison the channels of public information.”

Posted by Robert at September 23, 2007 9:32 PM

[Cindy]

I ALWAY APPRECIATE Robert Spencer’s research and dedication to:

JIHAD WATCH.org
http://www.jihadwatch.org

[Cindy]

Answer to the question you didn’t ask: NO, I did not watch this interview.

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Here’s the video:

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=3289581n&channel=/elements/2007/09/23/60minutes/videoarchive3289424_1_videosection_page.shtml

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Note: There’s a comments section.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/20/60minutes/main3282230.shtml

“Ahmadinejad: Iran Not Walking Towards War
Iranian Leader Tells Scott Pelley His Country Does Not Need Nuclear Weapons”
Comments 686 | Page 1 of 3
TEHRAN, Sept. 23, 2007

[Cindy]

ON THE INTERNET:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=taqiya
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=taqiyaa
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=taqiyah

[Cindy]

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1189959194684&pagename=Zone-English-Muslim_Affairs%2FMAELayout

Muslim Affairs > Asia > Politics & Economy
Analysis

“Iran vs. the US: Polarizing the Middle East
Possible Scenarios of Dialogue and War”

By Dr. Pakinam al-Sharqawy
Translated By Dina Abdel-Mageed

(September 17, 2007)

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3452804,00.html

ran watching US troops, says in missile range

Published: 09.24.07, 09:57 / Israel News

US troop movements are being monitored by Iran using satellites and other technology and would be in range of Iranian missiles if an attack was launched, a top Iranian military official said.

In remarks published by Iranian newspapers on Monday, Yahya Rahim Safavi, an advisor to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also said he did not expect any US attack because America was too bogged down in Iraq. (Reuters)

[Cindy]

sp - Iran

[Cindy]

http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070924/FOREIGN/109240065/1001

Page 1 of 2

“Al Qaeda tapes grow in number, expertise”
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
September 24, 2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A rash of recent bin Laden tapes, most recently a message to the people of Pakistan last week, has been the work of the as-Sahab Institute, the terrorist network’s media arm.

According to IntelCenter, a U.S. firm that tracks and analyzes al Qaeda’s audiovisual messages for clients, including U.S. agencies, as-Sahab has released more than 75 videos this year — an average of one every three days.

That is double the rate the institute managed last year, when it produced 58 messages. It released just 16 videos in 2005, its first year of operation.

Ben Venzke, chief executive officer of IntelCenter, said the amount of computing power required for the fast turnaround is considerable, and that the group appears to be using the latest widely available off-the-shelf hardware and software.

“They are right on the cutting edge of the adoption of new technologies,” he said. “They grab hold of the new stuff as soon as it becomes available and start using it.””

[Cindy]

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070924/ap_on_re_us/un_afghanistan

“Afghan president reaches out to Taliban”
By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press Writer Mon Sep 24, 12:53 AM ET

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “UNITED NATIONS - Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday his government is working very hard on peace talks with the Taliban that would draw the insurgents and their supporters “back to the fold.””

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3452767,00.html

Report: Abducted Italian troops freed in Afghan raid
Published: 09.24.07, 08:34 / Israel News
Two Italian soldiers who had been kidnapped in Afghanistan have been freed in a raid, Italy’s Defense Ministry said on Monday.

“In a raid by ISAF forces in the early hours of the morning the two soldiers who had been kidnapped last Saturday have been freed,” a spokesman for the ministry said, referring to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force. (Reuters)

[Cindy]

http://www.satp.org
http://www.saag.org

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http://www.saag.org/papers24/paper2388.html
Paper no. 2388
22-Sept-2007
“Bin Laden’s Fatwa Against Musharraf & Pakistani Army - International Terrorism Monitor-—Paper No. 284”
by B. Raman

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http://www.saag.org/papers24/paper2387.html
Paper no. 2387
21-Sept-2007
“Al Qaeda Steps up Psywar Against Musharraf & Pakistani Army - International Terrorism Monitor-— Paper No. 283”
By B. Raman

[Cindy]

FOX NEWS.com (AP): Baghdad - "IRAN SMUGGLING MISSILES INTO IRAQ, SAYS U.S. MILITARY" (September 24, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): "U.S. COMMANDER: IRAN SUPPLYING TALIBAN" (September 23, 2007)

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14206&Itemid=128

Sept. 24, 2007
Release A070924a

Coalition Forces target kidnapping cell in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces conducted an operation to arrest a kidnapper and detained four other criminals during operations in East Baghdad early Monday.

These criminals were part of a Special Groups cell supported by Iran. They were involved in kidnapping operations and other crimes against the Iraqi people and security forces.

As Coalition forces sought to take action against these criminals they were engaged with small arms fire and improvised explosive devices including at least one explosively formed penetrator. Responding in self defense, the ground forces engaged and killed one individual. Four suspected criminals were detained on the objective.

Precise fires from air support had to be used to engage individuals emplacing IEDs. These individuals were placing the explosives along the road to attack coalition forces departing the objective.

We continue to support the Government of Iraq in welcoming the commitment by Muqtada al-Sadr to stop attacks and we continue to show restraint with those who honor his pledge. We will not show the same restraint against those criminals who dishonor the pledge by attacking security forces and Iraqi citizens.

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[Cindy]

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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14203&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070923-09
September 23, 2007

ISF thwart mass kidnapping in Nineveh province
Multi-National Division – North PAO

TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces prevented an attempted hijacking by terrorists who targeted two buses filled with passengers in Nineveh province Sept. 22.

After receiving initial reports, Mosul Iraqi police informed 2nd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division of the attempted hijacking and a company of Soldiers immediately responded and engaged the terrorists, killing one and injuring another. The remaining individuals fled while IA recovered the buses without injuring any of the passengers.

“The swift coordination and response by Iraqi Security Forces prevented the kidnapping of these passengers,” said Col. Stephen Twitty, commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. “Their actions ensured the safety and security of these innocent civilians.”

The two buses were enroute to Syria from Kirkuk. The passengers and buses were taken to a nearby combat outpost.

“These attacks during Ramadan show the lack of respect for the beliefs and traditions of the community during a time of peace for Iraqi people,” continued Twitty. “ISF showed their determination to end the violence and chaos caused by these senseless acts of terrorism.”

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[Cindy]

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“Thoughts And Photos From My 2nd Trip To Iraq (Chuck Norris Exclusive Report Alert)”
Worldnetdaily.com ^ | 09/24/2007 | Chuck Norris

Posted on 09/24/2007 3:23:36 AM PDT by goldstategop