Threat Matrix: January 2008

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Pervez Musharraf was calm, confident and—despite a flurry of rumors—not about to announce his resignation. Instead, the Pakistani president's "concession" to his troubled nation was an announcement that he would allow Britain's Scotland Yard to help local law enforcement agencies with their investigation into last week's assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Speaking in a nationally televised address two hours after Pakistan's election commission announced the postponement of the ballot to Feb. 18, six weeks later than had been scheduled, Musharraf was notably deferential in his remarks about Bhutto, often invoking her "martyrdom" and extolling her liberal democratic credentials. "May she go to heaven," he said. "I stand for the same things she said." Read More

	Pakistan's Frayed Politics
	Musharraf's Dangerous Liaisons
	Pakistan after Bhutto

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[MamaDearest]

Jihad news

No matter what Israel does, the rockets from the Gaza Strip just keep coming. Young men like Abdul are the reason why. He studies by day, but at night he builds bombs for the Islamic Jihad. He and his fellow militants can produce up to 100 per night.

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Muslim in Canada - killing Canadians best way

A Toronto-area man has been posting messages on the Internet supporting attacks against Canadian soldiers on Canadian soil, drawing the attention of RCMP national security investigators.

Police have advised the Bangladeshi-Canadian that he is under investigation for incitement and facilitating terrorism after he repeatedly called the killing of Canadian troops in Canada "legitimate" and "well deserved."

[Rushmore Rocks]

Thank you. We always travel with knowledge, a wary eye, and suspicions of everyone and everything. Sad that we must do so. This is the world we live in now.

The saddest thing is that I have been more fearful in Detroit and Los Angeles than I have ever been in any foreign country.

Off topic; any word on your son’s tests? He has been in my thoughts and prayers.

[MamaDearest]

Off topic; any word on your son’s tests? He has been in my thoughts and prayers.

I know exactly what you mean about Detroit and LA. I learned to drive a car in Detroit - but that city no longer even vaguely resembles the Detroit of the 1950's and early 60's. LA has become another country of and by itself. Disneyland was many many years ago out in the middle of what seemed to be nowhere. Guess that's telling of my age.

Our son called today. His tests just came in and show to be negative. Thank you and everyone who's been praying for him. He has to retest in a few months, but so far, so very very good. It's the best thing that's happened for us (and him and his little family) in months. We thank God for this, the best news possible. Thanks for asking and caring!

[PGalt]

Saw it, thanks Chgogal. Thanks Cindy. Great work. Placemark BUMP!

[Cindy]

Thank you PGalt.

[Cindy]

EVENT:

http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases/articles/080129springfield.htm

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases/articles/080129georgetown.htm

ICE arrests six illegal aliens in continuation of document fraud case
Arrests are related to criminal prosecutions for illegal use of Puerto Rican ID

Georgetown, Del. - Late Monday afternoon special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 6 illegal aliens residing in the Sussex County area as part of a continuing document fraud investigation. The investigation, which started last year, involves the illegal sale and use of valid Puerto Rican birth certificates and associated Social Security cards.

The sale and use of these valid identity documents present an obvious national security and public safety concern, because the documents confer all the rights and privileges of a United States citizen on the individual using them. Using fraudulent identification presents the opportunity to get a job, vote, purchase firearms and obtain passports and other legitimate documents allowing international travel. During Monday’s arrests agents seized four sets of Puerto Rican identity documents.

In November of 2007 ICE agents arrested 4 documents vendors/brokers who are being criminally prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware. The six arrests yesterday bring to 34 the number of aliens that have been arrested on charges of being illegally present in the United States. A total of 105 sets of fraudulently obtained documents have been seized during the investigation.

“This is an ongoing operation and ICE expects to make more arrests. The sale and use of these documents represent a dangerous vulnerability to our immigration and employment verification systems and we will continue to aggressively pursue those participating in or facilitating these violations.” William Lowder, resident agent in charge of the ICE office of investigations in Wilmington. Tuesday’s operation was conducted with assistance of the Delaware State Police, Georgetown PD and other affected local law enforcement agencies in Sussex County.
— ICE —

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases/articles/080129cleveland.htm

ICE deports Mexican drug enforcer after he served prison sentence
Wanted by Mexican authorities for providing security for drug cartel kingpins

CLEVELAND - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have deported a man wanted by Mexican authorities who is suspected of overseeing the protection of the Juarez Drug Cartel kingpins, as well as carrying out violent acts against rival criminal members and organizations.

ICE removed to Mexico Robert Orozco-Fernandez, aka “El Che,” through the Brownsville, Texas, Port of Entry on Tuesday morning. He was handed over to Mexican authorities.

Members of ICE’s Cleveland Criminal Alien Program (CAP) placed Orozco-Fernandez into ICE custody on Jan. 14 after he completed his prison sentence with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Northeastern Ohio Correction Center. According to information provided by authorities in Mexico, Orozco-Fernandez is wanted for organized crime, crimes against health (drug-related crimes); stockpiling firearms and ammunition, and money laundering.

Orozco-Fernandez entered the United States in El Paso, Texas, in 1978. He was arrested and convicted in California in 1999 for conspiring to aid and abet to distribute controlled substances; he was sentenced to 135 months in prison, with a five-year suspended release. While incarcerated, an immigration judge in 2000 ordered his deportation to Mexico.

“This case is yet another example of the close cooperation between foreign authorities, Mexico and ICE, to locate and apprehend a dangerous individual,” said Vincent Clausen, field office director for the ICE Detention and Removal Office in Detroit. “ICE’s Criminal Alien Program helps make communities safer, and serves as notice for international criminals that the United States is not a safe haven to avoid the law in their home countries.” Clausen’s area of responsibility includes the states of Ohio and Michigan.

ICE’s Criminal Alien Program focuses on identifying criminal aliens who are incarcerated within federal, state and local facilities. CAP ensures that these criminal aliens are not released into the community after they serve their prison sentences. Final orders of deportation are secured before their sentences are completed, which minimizes the time they spend in ICE detention.

— ICE —

[Cindy]

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

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080131/COMMENTARY/318304529

Page 1 of 2
“Dial ‘08 for terrorism”
By John C. Wohlstetter
January 31, 2008

COMMENTARY SNIPPET - Page 2:

“On September 11, 2001, terrorists turned our technology against us. We must not, after that, allow civil libertarians to turn us against our own technology, a critical asset in counterterror efforts to protect us from grievous harm”

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http://www.onenewsnow.com/Security/Default.aspx?id=65901

“National security at risk while Dems play games, says GOP lawmaker”
Jim Brown - OneNewsNow - 1/30/2008 1:00:00 PM

[Cindy]

ekhlaas.ws
ekhlaas.ws/forum/
ekhlaas.ws/forum/showthread.php?t=118356

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http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=umar+rabie&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wn

http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tab=wb&q=umar+rabie&scoring=d

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Previously...

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http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/4929.htm

“Islamist Forum Participant: Audio Message By Emir Of Al-Qaeda In U.K. To Be Released In Near Future”

(Posted January 30, 2008)

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http://memriiwmp.org/content/en/blog_personal.htm?id=348

“Islamist Forum Participant: Audio Message by the Emir of Al-Qaeda in U.K. to Be Released in Near Future”

(Posted January 30, 2008)

[Cindy]

CORRECTION: Delete the term “previously” in post no. 1250

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962461/posts

“Britain: Items sent as earthquake aid (terrorist supply to Pakistan)”
http://timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article3273476.ece ^ | 01/30/08 | Andrew Norfolk
Posted on 01/31/2008 2:47:52 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster

[Cindy]

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

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1962457/posts

“China toxic dumplings spark food scare in Japan (it’s back!)”
Reuters ^ | 01/31/08 | George Nishiyama
Posted on 01/31/2008 2:04:34 AM PST by TigerLikesRooster

[Cindy]

http://truthusa.com/a/index.php?topic=1521.0

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=DC5B3730-C4C2-4F05-B6AD-AD6784DF562A

“Mexico’s Border War, Version 2.0”
By Tom Fitton
FrontPageMagazine.com | Thursday, January 31, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you a 2006 Border Patrol report highlighting incursions into the United States on the part of Mexican government officials, including armed members of the Mexican military. Now, we’ve got the latest information from 2007. And it is downright frightening.

The report, titled, “Mexican Government Incidents – 2007 Fiscal Year Report.” describes 25 confirmed incursions in 2007 along the U.S. - Mexican border involving Mexican military and/or law enforcement personnel. Among the incidents cited:”

[Cindy]

http://www.memri.org/saudiarabia.html

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http://www.memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Page=countries&Area=saudiarabia&ID=SP183108

Special Dispatch Series - No. 1831
January 31, 2008 No. 1831

“Saudi Columnist on Preoccupation With Death in Saudi Girls’ Schools”

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16752&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080130-10
January 30, 2008

Coalition Forces capture high-value individual (Baghdad)

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

ABU GHRAIB, Iraq – Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Multi-National Division – Baghdad detained an individual suspected of facilitating improvised-explosive devices and possible vehicle-borne explosive devices for al Qaeda in Iraq. Jan. 26.

Two other individuals suspected of facilitating improvised-explosive device activity in Abu Ghraib were also detained.

All three suspects are being held for further questioning.

These arrests are part of Multi-National Division – Baghdad’s ongoing offensive operations in support of the countrywide Operation Phantom Phoenix.

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16743&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080130-09
January 30, 2008

TF-Rogue troops capture AQI cell member as part of Phantom Phoenix
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers arrested a terrorist suspect during a raid in the Andalus neighborhood of Baghdad Jan. 29.

This arrest is part of Multi-National Division – Baghdad’s ongoing offensive operations in support of the countrywide Operation Phantom Phoenix.

Troops with the Scout Recon Platoon of HHC, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, operationally attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne arrested the middle-aged man after receiving reports he was in the area of operations in east Mansour earlier that day.

The man is believed to be a leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq from the Iskandariyah and Haswah area. He is suspected of targeting and attacking Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces south of Baghdad in the Multi-National Division – Center area of operations. The alleged terrorist was detained and taken to a Coalition Detention Facility for further questioning.

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[Cindy]

Hmm...

Learn something new every day.

Andalus — in Iraq.

[Cindy]

and then there’s Spain, of course.

http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006277.html

04 January 2008
“MOURNING THE LOSS OF AL-ANDALUS”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1603333/posts

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1603333/posts?page=112#112

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&q=Belmarsh+Prison&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wn

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&um=1&tab=wn&q=Belmarsh+%2B+Tsouli&btnG=Search+News

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Longer Version - Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7knxgWSEgr8

“The rise and fall of Irhabi007”

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Added: January 19, 2008