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]

You’re welcome West Coast Gal.

[Cindy]

2 RESOURCE LINKS:

http://www.theisraelproject.org/site/c.hsJPK0PIJpH/b.2556231/k.2189/TerrorFree_Investing_Resources.htm

“Terror-Free Investing Resources”

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DIVEST TERROR.org
http://www.divestterror.org

[Cindy]

Thank to a special emailer for pointing to this link:

http://www.loftusreport.com/

John Batchelor, Jolhn Loftus and Steve Emerson on The Loftus Report tonight.

Fyi.

[Oorang]

Yes, updates appreciated. I would have pinged you but didn’t realize that was your neck of the woods.

[KylaStarr]

This is a brand spankin new bridge that just opened about 2 months ago. It crosses Forester Creek and was part of a big project to reclaim and improve the creek and surrounding habitat.

I’ll ask hubby tonight what the dimensions are because I’m horrible at distance estimation and he’ll know exactly. But definately not a big bridge by any sense of the word.

Just thinking here, there were a lot of crack heads living down in that area before they tore down the old bridge so if any of them had half a brain cell left, maybe someone like that might have a grudge.

[Oorang]

Kosovo Albanian Students Choose Islam over Independence
September 23, 2007

SRBICA, Serbia-Three students were suspended from school in Kosovo this week for wearing Muslim headscarves, reflecting a debate that is echoing across Europe and complicating the province's quest for independence. The argument over whether secular society should trump religious rights is similar to those taking place in France, Turkey, Britain and elsewhere. But some in the breakaway Serb province fear its bid for statehood could suffer if Kosovo is perceived as overly Islamic. "Not only does religion damage the quest for independence, it damages our entire concept," said Rexhep Ismajli, the head of Kosovo's Academy of Science, a body that includes the province's leading thinkers. "It damages Kosovo's society, it damages our vision."

Fatmire Jashari, 18, was suspended from her high school in the central Kosovar town of Srbica, a former stronghold of the now-disbanded Kosovo Liberation Army, the guerrilla group that fought Serb forces in the 1998-1999 war. "I hope I won't be pushed to choose between the two," she said. "But if I am, I will choose the headscarf." Another girl in Fatmire's school and a student in a different school were also suspended this week.

Kosovo's majority ethnic Albanians are mostly Muslim, although they are largely secular. The province's governmental institutions, which are supervised by a United Nations administration, are careful not to associate themselves with Islam, fearing that a strong Muslim identity could harm the province's quest for independence from Serbia, a predominantly Orthodox Christian country.

Some countries in Europe remain hesitant to accede to the ethnic Albanian majority's demands for independence, and analysts in Kosovo have raised concerns that this skepticism is due in part to Kosovo's Islamic heritage.

Western intelligence reports have suggested that Muslim-dominated regions in Bosnia and Kosovo could be recruitment grounds for the so-called "white al-Qaida", Muslims with Western features who could blend into European or U.S. cities and execute terrorist attacks.

Meanwhile, the debate over what kind of country Kosovo will be, if it becomes a country, continues. "It was easy to proclaim adherence to the democratic principles of the West in during the repression of the Serb regime," said Dukagjin Gorani, an ethnic Albanian commentator. "But when the West actually came to Kosovo, people started going to mosques. This will not necessarily make Kosovo a religious state, but it will certainly start a heated debate on what it should be."

http://www.serbianna.com/news/2007/02616.shtml

[KylaStarr]

Nothing on the news tonight about the bridge event.

I’ll keep watching and will post any updated info I find.

Once again, thank you Oorang!

[Oorang]

FBI arrests six more Pakistan-origin suspects on charges of money laundering
Monday September 24, 2007

Washington - The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested six more suspects of Pakistani origin from Maryland on charges of money laundering. On Thursday, 11 suspects were arrested in Maryland, including nine illegal immigrants from Pakistan. On the same day, US federal officials had indicted 39 people, including some Pakistani operators of convenience stores in Eastern Shore communities, the Dawn reported. Saifullah Ranjha, one of the defendants, was also charged with attempting to finance the al Qaeda.

Commenting on the arrests, Pakistan's Ambassador Mahmud Ali Durrani said that he did not know the details of this particular case, but similar cases in the past has shown that "American officials were often too zealous." Durrani further said that in many cases either the charges brought against the suspects were difficult to prove or the suspects were released or offered plea bargains.

Meanwhile, Spanish officials said on that acting on tips received from the FBI, they had arrested two Pakistanis from Madrid and Barcelona. According to police, Anar Muhammad Shan and Mehmood Sandhu, who are members of a terror group, have allegedly collaborated with their accomplices in the US to transfer money to alleged al Qaeda men in Pakistan. The FBI, however, has claimed that no such money transaction took place.

These arrests have stunned Pakistani-Americans, as they fear that it would further strengthen the negative stereotyping of their community in this country. "People are scared. It will have a very negative impact on the entire community," said Munir Ahmad, a member of the Maryland Muslim Council. "People say that they were licensed money dealers and apparently law-abiding citizens. We don't know what happened," Munir Ahmad added.

Pakistani-Americans are so sacred that even during Ramzan, they are not giving money charities to mosques, Irfan Malik, of the National Association of Pakistani-Americans who also lives in Maryland, said. "There are many people who must have gone to the stores and gas stations run by the suspects. Now they fear that the FBI may knock at their doors," Malik said. After 9/11, in some people were arrested "just for standing near a suspect," he added.

According to reports, 45 suspects have been arrested so far in this sting operation in North America and Europe. "Federal prosecutors are seeking $5.1 million in criminal forfeitures and ownership interest in two convenience stores located in Snow Hill, which belonged to a Pakistani," the daily reported.

Federal prosecutors have identified one suspect as Mohammed Ahsan, a 49-year old Pakistani-American who lives in a Washington suburb Laurel. As per the US officials, Ahsan was involved in laundering 520,000 dollars through his home in 2005 and 2006, believing he was helping drug dealers move their illicit money out of the United States.

http://in.news.yahoo.com/070924/139/6l4qe.html

[Oorang]

You’re welcome and thanks for checking the local news Kyla.

[Cindy]

I appreciate it KylaStarr.

[JellyJam]

just an fyi:

Tampa USF student dies of meningitis

THE TAMPA TRIBUNE

TAMPA -- A University of South Florida student diagnosed with bacterial meningitis has died, a school spokesman confirmed this afternoon.

Rachel Futterman, a 19-year-old member of the Delta Gamma sorority, became ill Friday and went to the hospital Saturday, where she later was placed on life support.

The university's Student Health Services and the Hillsborough County Health Department identified about 40 people who might have had contact with her, said Egilda Terenzi, director of USF health services.

About 60 students had been vaccinated by midday in an effort initiated by the university to avoid any spread of the disease.

[Cindy]

Thank you Oorang for that update.

Let me drop in the older press release for archives.

http://baltimore.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel07/ba092007.htm

“OPERATION CASH-OUT CHARGES 45 DEFENDANTS IN INTERNATIONAL
MONEY LAUNDERING AND BRIBERY SCHEMES”

“Investigation by ICE, FBI, and IRS, along with State, Local and International Agencies, Results in Four Indictments Seeking Forfeiture of Over $5 Million”

[Cindy]

PING to Jelly Jam’s post no. 1991:

“Tampa USF student dies of meningitis”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890027/posts?page=1991#1991

[Cindy]

Note: Photo included.

blog:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=27203_Muslim_Demonstrator-_May_Allah_Make_a_Mushroom_Cloud_Over_Israel&only

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/pictures/20070924NYCAhmadinejad01.jpg

http://picasaweb.google.com/gene.ostrovsky/AhmadinejihadInTown/photo#5113934062217930082

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More photos:

http://picasaweb.google.com/gene.ostrovsky/AhmadinejihadInTown/

[Cindy]

ON THE INTERNET...

www.youtube.com/user/KhilafahM0vement
islamicthinkers.com/intro.htm
www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=KhilafahM0vement

PROFILE - QUOTE:

http://www.youtube.com/user/KhilafahM0vement

Khilafah Movement

Subscribe
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Joined: October 12, 2006
Last Login: 1 hour ago
Videos Watched: 1,321
Subscribers: 199
Channel Views: 9,072
Bringing Awareness about the Khilafah and the sad state of the Muslim Ummah.
Interests and Hobbies: Da’wah to tawheed, practicing hisbah, and working for Izzharudeen.
Books: “Kitaab ul-Hisbah” by sh. ‘Umar Bakri Muhammad. “Road to Jannah” by Sh. ‘Umar Bakri Muhanmmad. “In Pursuit of Allah’s Pleasure” by Sh. ‘Umar Abdur rahman. “Millat Ibrahim” by Sh. Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi. “Allah´s Governance on Earth” by Sh. Abu Hamza al-Masri. “Khawaarij & Jihad” by Sh. Abu Hamza al-Masri. “Introduction to ‘Usool ul-Fiqh” by Sh. ‘Umar Bakri Muhammad “Al Risala” by Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Idr?s al-Shafi’i
Website: http://www.IslamicThinkers.com

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STEPPING BACK IN TIME...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1620994/posts?page=2#2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fB87cM015k
“Protest By Muslims Outside The Israeli Embassy”

DESCRIPTION - QUOTE:

Added: May 22, 2007
From: Swede1231

Provided By:
Swede1231
On April 17, 2006, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) suicide bomber killed nine Israelis in an attack on a restaurant in Tel Aviv. Three days later—thanks to ongoing surveillance of communication networks—NEFA investigators were on hand to videotape a rally held outside the Israeli consulate in midtown Manhattan by the so-called “Islamic Thinkers Society” in order to demonstrate their support for anti-Israeli suicide bombings. The Islamic Thinkers Society is a faction of the U.K.-based movement formerly known as Al-Muhajiroun. In 2003, a British member of Al-Muhajiroun carried out a suicide bomb attack at a British-themed restaurant in Tel Aviv, killing three bystanders. Followers of Al-Muhajiroun were also responsible for a February 2006 rally outside the Danish embassy in London (likewise recorded by NEFA investigators) that included calls for a repeat of the July 7 suicide bomb attacks in the United Kingdom. (less)
Category News & Politics
Tags: islam muslim quran koran muhammed mohammed jihad war west israel christian america (less)

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STEPPING BACK IN TIME...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5BPVF1C5LE

“Islamic Thinkers Society in NYC”

DESCRIPTION - QUOTE:

Added: April 23, 2006
From: wyoredstater
A New York rally by the Islamic Thinkers Society outside the Israeli consulate on April 20 featured chants of “The mushroom cloud is on its way! The real holocaust is on its way!”. Notice the sign with the Islamic flag flying over the White House and noting “Islam will dominate!” Video from NEFA Foundation (http://www.nefafoundation.org ) (less)
Category Comedy
Tags: Islamic nyc rally

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1901686/posts?page=9#9

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1901686/posts

“Rookie Officer Shot In Face Chased Suspect More Than 3 Blocks (Phila, PA)”
NBC10 ^ | Sept 24, 2007 | Not specified

Posted on 09/24/2007 7:49:03 PM PDT by RDTF

PHILADELPHIA

[Cindy]

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d071174.pdf

“United States Government Accountability Office
GAO Report to the Chairman, Committee on
Homeland Security, House of
Representatives
BORDER SECURITY
Fraud Risks
Complicate State’s
Ability to Manage
Diversity Visa
Program”
(September 2007)

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http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200709/NAT20070924c.html

“Diversity Visa Program is ‘Open Door’ for Terrorists, Says Investigation”
By Fred Lucas
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
September 24, 2007

(CNSNews.com)

[Cindy]

http://www.fbi.gov/page2/sept07/cius092407.htm
“CRIME IN THE U.S. 2006
All the Statistics Now Online”
09/24/07

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http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/cius2006/index.html

[Cindy]

September 21, 2007

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://columbia.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/2007/sextrafficking092107.htm

MEXICAN NATIONAL PLEADS GUILTY

FOR ROLE IN MULTI-STATE SEX-TRAFFICKING RING

WASHINGTON – Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, Rena J. Comisac, U.S. Attorney Reginald I. Lloyd of the District of South Carolina, and U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the Western District of North Carolina, announced that Jesus Perez-Laguna, 36, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Columbia, S.C., for his role in a multi-state sex trafficking ring involving at least one minor. Perez-Laguna is one of three defendants named in a superseding indictment filed in Columbia last month following a federal sex trafficking investigation, and he pled guilty to three counts of a multi-count indictment charging him and others with organized sex trafficking. Perez-Laguna also pleaded guilty to a single-count information charging him with sex trafficking of a child in the Western District of North Carolina.

During his guilty plea hearing, Perez-Laguna admitted that he conspired with others to knowingly transport a 14-year-old girl across the border between the United States and Mexico and the border between North Carolina and South Carolina in order for the minor to engage in prostitution. Additionally, Perez-Laguna admitted that he harbored illegal aliens for the purpose of prostitution.

“Through this guilty plea, the defendant has been held to answer for exploiting a teenage girl. The Department of Justice will work tirelessly to rescue victims of human trafficking and ensure that those who engage in this deplorable conduct are brought to justice,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Rena J. Comisac.

“The Justice Department takes these charges very seriously and is committed to prosecuting those who exploit young women in this manner,” added U.S. Attorney Reginald I. Lloyd.

“The exploitation of vulnerable women and children is intolerable in a civilized society.
Sexual predators who violate federal law will be dealt with severely,” said U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert.

Perez-Laguna’s co-defendant, Ciro Bustos-Rosales, pleaded guilty to related charges on Sept. 5, 2007. A third co-defendant, Guadalupe Reyes-Rivera, a.k.a. “Mama Martina,” is a fugitive.

Human trafficking prosecutions are a top priority of the Department of Justice. In the last six fiscal years, the Civil Rights Division, in conjunction with U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, has increased by six-fold the number of human trafficking cases filed in court.

The case was investigated by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and investigators with the Columbia (S.C.) Police Department. This case is being jointly prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mark C. Moore and Tara L. McGregor of the District of South Carolina, Kimlani M. Ford and Kenneth M. Smith of the Western District of North Carolina, and Civil Rights Division Trial Attorney Ryan R. McKinstry.

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[Cindy]

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

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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/09/20070924-7.html

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 24, 2007

Statement by the Press Secretary
Egypt: Setbacks on Press Freedom and Civil Society

White House News

We are deeply concerned at the Egyptian Government’s recent decree authorizing the imminent closure of the Association for Human Rights Legal Aid, a human rights NGO, as well as the conviction and sentencing of several newspaper editors. These latest decisions appear to contradict the Egyptian Government’s stated commitment to expand democratic rights. The contributions of civil society and the free flow of ideas and information are crucial in addressing a host of domestic and international challenges as well as expanding the rights of Egyptian citizens. We urge that any appeals process proceed expeditiously and according to international standards of due process.

Journalists and NGOs in Egypt and elsewhere should be permitted to carry out their peaceful work in a hospitable environment free from fear of harassment, reprisal, intimidation, and discrimination. A free press and a vibrant civil society are cornerstones for any democratic society, and we urge the Egyptian Government to expand protections for journalists and lift the restrictions on NGO activities, including limits on organizations’ ability to accept foreign funding. Restricting the political space of NGOs and public debate only limits a society’s own growth.