Thank you folks for the links and information. Very helpful in staying up-to-date with what is happening.
http://www.lefigaro.fr/societe/20051028.FIG0057.html?171202
(Sorry for it being in French)
Basically what it says is summarized in the AFP and Kuwaiti News Agency articles on my site - that the French have confirmed that Islamists have two SAM-18 anti-aircraft missiles for use against civilian airliners.
Le Figaro has the most complete coverage - but it's in French, and although I can read it well enough to understand I don't generally translate French. the AFP and Kuwaiti News Agency articles summarize it well though.
You're very welcome! (o: