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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

Details show extent of terror plot against U.S.
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We now know more about an alleged attack that triggered an increased national threat level last summer.

That's when U.S. officials said they had uncovered a plot targeting financial institutions. The plot involved bombs, banks and British nationals.

The detail was startling, the targets enormous. They included financial buildings in Washington, New York and New Jersey.

Related:
Trio charged for terror plot in US
Threat Matrix #15 (August 31, 2004) :: Big Apple Terror?

"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."

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[Velveeta]

Ping to 2376

[Velveeta]

Police seize ammunition, guns from Mundelein home (IL)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/lakestory.asp?id=47579

[angcat]

Yes it is a beautiful Dam and Park. We did plenty of partying on the Dam in 80's.

[Velveeta]

LOL, sounds like fond memories.

[Velveeta]

Teaching and Terror at DePaul
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=18036

[Calpernia]

2376 reminds me of something I saw the other day. I totally forgot about it.

We went to the zoo a few days ago.

That zoo has a train ride that goes along the West Orange Reservoir. When the train came to pick us up for our turn, a large number (10-15) men got off the train. Stereotypical Arab men.

This is the train. (NOTE: this is not my family, I found these on the Net. I just wanted to show this train ride is really geared toward children...not adults)

If this picture expanded a little further, you would see the woods clear on this side and the train goes along the reservoir.

[Velveeta]

You reported it, right?

[Calpernia]

Only just now. I forgot all about it until you pinged me to that article. I was at the zoo with my 3 kids. My 'high maintenance' 3 kids. I would forget my head if it wasn't attached while corralling them.

[Velveeta]

LOL, I know what you mean.

I'm glad that my ping, ponged your memory.

[Calpernia]

>>>I'm glad that my ping, ponged your memory.

:-)

[Velveeta]

FOFL!

[Velveeta]

Iraqi Security Forces Capture Alleged Zarqawi Network Financier in Mosul

This from the Government Communications Directorate of the Republic of Iraq:

"Security Forces captured Amar Farid Abd-al Qadir 'Ashur al-Jaburi, aka Abu Fateh, a financier for the Abu Musab al-Zarqawi associated terrorist network in Mosul April 15th. Security Forces continue to capture or kill many of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's trusted lieutenants and other high-ranking network members. Abu Talha and his network are responsible for the murders of hundreds of innocent Iraqi civilians. Abu Fateh claims Abu Talha is involved in car theft and kidnapping for ransom to finance his terrorist network."

Posted by Evan Kohlmann at 09:53 AM


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[Oorang]

Good morning Cindy.

If Al-Libbi is singing all the right tunes; then we should see some really great arrests coming very soon.

I hope so. I also hope he is singing loud and clear.

[Oorang]

Whoa, chilling article Vel.

[Oorang]

Well, that's just plain weird Calpernia.10-15 men on a child's train ride?!? Glad you reported it.

[Calpernia]

Morning Oo!

[Oorang]

Morning Cal!. Don't mean to post and run, but, time to "start the day". Chickens are squawking, cows are mooing and the dog is squeaking. At least the husband is still sleeping :-) Also have to do a Home Depot run.

[Calpernia]

I'll take a few fresh eggs :)

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[nwctwx]

Ethiopia: al-Qaida Operating in Somalia
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-ethiopia-somalia,1,1235371.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Ethiopia's prime minister said Thursday he believes it is common knowledge that an al-Qaida terror cell is operating in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, and that only a stable central government can end the chaos in the Horn of Africa country and eliminate terrorist threats.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said his government supported the transitional Somali government that was formed in neighboring Kenya last year and would do everything possible to help that government take power. He said, though, he would only send troops to Somalia in self defense, since it is up to Somalis themselves to install the first effective central government in 14 years.

"Wherever there is distress, wherever there is acute poverty, social dislocation, the potential for a terrorist state exists," Meles said. "We have a very active terrorist cell in Mogadishu, which has been involved in terrorist activities in Kenya."

Kenya was the site of two major terrorist attacks. A car bomb destroyed the U.S. Embassy in 1998, and a car bomb was detonated outside of a hotel on the Indian Ocean coast in 2002. The masterminds of both attacks reportedly fled to Somalia, though most Somalis reject that claim.

Somalia has been without a central government since clan-based warlords overthrew the dictator Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991. Warlords then turned on each other, plunging the nation of 7 million into anarchy. An estimated 10,500 armed fighters operate in Mogadishu.

The African Union Peace and Security Council, also based in Addis Ababa, met Thursday to discuss plans to send troops to Somalia to guarantee the safety of the government-in-exile, which was formed after two years of peace talks in Kenya.

The international community needs to be more proactive in helping the Somali government establish itself, African Union Commission Chairman Alpha Oumar Konare told the meeting.

"Should the international community fail to act decisively to sustain the gains of the reconciliation process, there is a risk that the effort thus far deployed will be put to waste," said Konare.

Meles told AP the new government stood the best chance of shutting down the terror cell in Somalia.

"We have offered to help," Meles said. "Should the process collapse -- we very much hope it doesn't but if it does -- we plan to protect ourselves, not sort out the mess in Somalia."

In an African Union report obtained by AP, officials proposed that a 1,700-strong peacekeeping force go to Somalia two weeks ahead of the government's return to the country, and stay for nine months to protect the government, secure supply routes and carry out reconnaissance missions.

The report, which is being discussed at the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting, says the force will be composed equally of troops from Uganda and Sudan and will cost $100 million.

Somali Prime Minister Ali Mohamed Gedi told journalists his government will relocate to Somalia by month's end and the proposed peacekeeping force will join them there.

"We think we can bring stabilization to Somalia and pacification within nine months," Gedi said.