Threat Matrix: July 2008

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Al-Qaeda Draws New Recruits Via Internet

Al-Qaeda is using the Internet to recruit vulnerable young people to its terrorist network, according to a programme aired on Saudi Arabian TV late on Tuesday.

Umm Osama, the founder of al-Qaeda's first women-only website, al-Khansa, joined several others on the programme to discuss how they renounced jihadist ideology.

Among those who sought a response to this question was an imam from the Medina mosque, Saleh Ibn Awad al-Mudamsi, and the father of a young al-Qaeda suspect held in an Iraqi prison. Read More

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[Cindy]

Yes, I’ve been reading about this email.

I’d like to know more.

[Oorang]

More details in this article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080728/ap_on_re_as/india_explosions

[Cindy]

www.memriiwmp.org/content/en/more_islamist_web_status.htm?param=IStatus

http://www.truthusa.com/AllegedInsult.html

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RECAP:

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MORE DETAILS Update:

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021983.php

July 28, 2008
“Al-Qaeda calls for death of Saudi king for interfaith dialogue”

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/021844.php

July 18, 2008
“Text of Saudi-led interfaith conference’s ‘Madrid Declaration’”

[Cindy]

Thank you Oorang.
I appreciate it.

[Cindy]

PROPAGANDA On The Internet:

Previously...

BLOG:

revolution.muslimpad.com/2008/07/11/al-fajr-media-shaykh-abu-yahya-al-libi-a-letter-to-one-of-the-scholars/

“Al-Fajr Media:: Shaykh Abu Yahya al-Libi - “A letter to one of the Scholars” (July 11, 2008)

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www.ekhlaas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=159909
http://www.mrkzy.com/uploads/b2836e01c5.gif

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Discussion Forum:

forums.islamicawakening.com/showthread.php?s=d241d4e53a5b3c506178fafdf5feada4&t=6303

“Abu Yahya al-Libi: Al-Qaeda’s Theological Enforcer”

[Cindy]

RECAP:

http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=wanted_terrorist&language=english

“WANTED TERRORISTS”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/mend
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nigeria
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/oil

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http://jamestown.org/terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2374333
TERRORISM MONITOR

“The Global Repercussions of Nigeria’s Niger Delta Insurgency”
By Akpobibibo Onduku

(July 25, 2008)

[Cindy]

http://covertradioshow.com/podcast.cfm?pid=29

“Covert Radio Show: Long War Look at Day of Terror”

DESCRIPTION: “Brett and Bill Roggio talk about Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Turkey and Iraqi terror attacks in the last 48 Hours.”

[Cindy]

http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html

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BLOG:

Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/8788.htm

Afghanistan: Gunmen Infiltrating Via Iran

Afghan authorities have accused Iran of becoming the “main thoroughfare” for gunmen infiltrating into Afghanistan in order to fight with the Taliban.

Recently, three foreign Taliban fighters who entered via Iran were arrested.

The Afghan media, which are close to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, claim that the Afghan people cannot continue to be silent in the face of Iran’s behavior, and called on the government to close the border crossing with Iran however possible.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, July 28, 2008

Posted at: 2008-07-28

[Cindy]

UPDATE:

Note: Photo included.

BLOG:

Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/turkey/blog_personal/en/8784.htm

A Nation Mourns As Death Toll Rises To 17 In Twin Bomb Attacks In Istanbul

The two bombs that exploded minutes apart in a packed Istanbul street Sunday night killed 17 civilians including a pregnant woman and five young children. Of over 150 that were wounded 50 remain in the hospitals, seven of them in serious condition. This was the deadliest attack targeting civilians in Turkey in many years.

Funeral prayer for 10 of the victims was held today in an Istanbul mosque, with the participation of PM Tayyip Erdogan, cabinet ministers, Istanbul’s governor, representatives of political parties and thousands of citizens that filled the streets around the mosque.

Earlier today PM Erdogan visited the site of the attack and urged all citizens to show unity in face of terrorism. According to media reports the investigation seems to focus on PKK, the outlawed Kurdish separatist organization that has carried out many attacks inside Turkey.

Source: Hurriyet, Vatan, Turkey, July 28, 2008

Posted at: 2008-07-28

[Cindy]

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08070148.htm

Sunday, July 27, 2008

“Attack on Christian Gospel meeting by Hindu Radicals in Karnataka, India”

By James Varghese
Special to ASSIST News Service
KARNATAKA, INDIA

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21487&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080728-04
July 28, 2008

ISF, MND-B Soldiers seize multiple caches in Baghdad
Multi-National Division – Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers uncovered multiple weapons caches in the Baghdad area July 27.

At approximately 2 p.m., soldiers with the 22nd Brigade, 6th Iraq Army Division found two machine guns, a rocket propelled grenade, two RPG rounds, three RPG fuses, 7.62 mm ammo and machinegun round links in the Kadamiyah district of Baghdad, after receiving a tip from a local citizen.

Later, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a police patrol from the 5th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division seized four main charges, two liters and a soda can of homemade explosive material, and an 82 mm mortar with HME material in the West Rashid area of Baghdad.

Acting on a tip, police with the 4th Brigade, 1st National Police Division found two 107 mm rockets in the New Baghdad security district of eastern Baghdad at approximately 8:50 p.m.

The seized munitions are part of MND-B’s ongoing Operation Tempest. Since May 20, ISF and MND-B Soldiers have seized 458 weapons caches consisting of 301 explosively formed projectiles; 367 improvised explosive devices; 296 rockets; 514 artillery rounds; 2,656 mortar rounds; 1,086 RPGs and 5,596 rifles.

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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=21500&Itemid=128

Press Release A080729a-264
July 29, 2008

Al-Qaeda support structure dwindling

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed one known terrorist facilitator and detained 18 suspected terrorists during operations around the country to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations Monday and Tuesday.

Coalition forces killed a known terrorist facilitator during an operation in Baghdad on Tuesday. When the force arrived at the target location, the targeted man came out and refused to follow the interpreter’s instructions to surrender. Approaching the force, the man made a threatening movement. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent and engaged the terrorist, killing him. He was part of a terrorist facilitation network that provides false documents and moves supplies around Iraq. In another operation on Tuesday in Baghdad, Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists while targeting a car-bombing cell.

East of Samarra, about 110 kilometers north of Baghdad, Coalition forces captured an alleged AQI leader and one additional suspect Tuesday. The wanted man reportedly oversees terrorist activity in the region and recruits females to conduct suicide bombings.

Coalition forces targeted associates of AQI senior leaders during operations in and around Mosul Tuesday and detained 13 suspected terrorists.

Monday, Coalition forces identified a suspected foreign terrorist facilitator driving southwest of al-Qaim, about 325 kilometers northwest of Baghdad. They stopped the man, who was with four children, and detained him without incident. Coalition forces drove the children home and left them in the care of female family members.

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[Cindy]

Note: To read the full report; click on the link below.

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http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

ICC-CCS.ORG - THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:

http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

Weekly Piracy Report
22-28 July 2008

The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 22 to 28 July 2008.

ALERT

Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong

Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.

Suspicious crafts

None reported
Recently reported incidents

26.07.2008: 0330 LT: 03:57N - 098:48E, Belawan Anchorage, Indonesia.
Three to four robbers boarded an anchored chemical tanker, via the anchor cable. On seeing the robbers, the master raised the alarm. Seeing the alert crew, the robbers jumped overboard and escaped in an unlit boat. Port authority informed.

22.07.2008: 14:33.4N - 120:55.1E, Manila, South Port, Outer Anchorage Philippines.
Twelve robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at anchor. They stole ship’s stores and property and escaped. Crew was unable to stop them. No injuries to crew. Master reported to VTMS Manila and coast guard but no response.

19.07.2008: 2040 LT: 06:39.9S - 039:25.8E, Dar es Salaam roads, Tanzania.
Duty watchman on board a containership, drifting, noticed a robber on the forecastle deck. Alarm raised and ships whistle sounded. Robber escaped. A ten-meter long orange boat with five people in it was noticed slowly moving away from the vessel. Port control informed. No stores stolen.

[Cindy]

http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/siddiqui.htm

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http://www.TheAviationNation.com/category/behind-the-scenes/

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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008%5C07%5C07%5Cstory_7-7-2008_pg7_13

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http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=1.0.2372718194

“Pakistan: ‘Al-Qaeda’ woman in Afghan prison, claims activist”
Karachi, 28 July (AKI)

[Cindy]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

“Worldwide Caution”
July 16, 2008

SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world.”

[Cindy]

BLOG:

http://michellemalkin.com/2008/07/28/counterjihad-in-tulsa-jamal-miftahs-lawsuit-moves-forward/

“Counterjihad in Tulsa: Jamal Miftah’s lawsuit moves forward”
By see-dubya • July 28, 2008 09:01 PM

[Cindy]

For the record: OUR TROOPS ROCK. Keep up the great job, guys and gals!

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Today’s STUCK ON STUPID award winner goes to Nancy Pelosi.

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/07/28/video-pelosi-annoyed-by-hasselbecks-question-about-the-surge/

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VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u026Jeu5pp4

[WestCoastGal]

Not sure if anyone here caught this but this guy has been on my TM radar list for years.

Al-Qaida bomb-maker killed?

WASHINGTON — An apparent U.S. missile strike on a compound in northwestern Pakistan killed six people early Monday, including a man believed to be a top al-Qaida operative and key figure in the terrorist group’s production of chemical weapons and conventional explosives, U.S. and Pakistani sources said.

The death of Abu Khabab al-Masri, if confirmed, would be the most significant blow to al-Qaida’s leadership in at least six months. The Egyptian-born chemical engineer is believed to have trained a generation of al-Qaida fighters in bomb-making, and he once spearheaded the group’s efforts to make biological and chemical weapons.

The strike, reportedly carried out by CIA-operated Predator drone, coincided with a visit to Washington by Pakistan’s new prime minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani, whose government has complained to the Bush administration about unilateral U.S. strikes against suspected terrorist bases in Pakistan.

It also came as Pakistani commanders told Pentagon officials they would move a major army unit into the tribal areas on Pakistan’s lawless western border. A fully trained and equipped army unit would represent a change long sought by U.S. officials in Islamabad’s stance toward the troubled region.

Monday’s pre-dawn missile attack occurred on the grounds of a former religious school in South Waziristan, less than 3 miles from the Afghanistan border. Local officials reported six killed, including four Egyptian nationals and two Pakistanis.

Two local Taliban sources in the area confirmed a top al-Qaida leader was killed and said the man was believed to be al-Masri. U.S. officials also cited early indications Masri, 54, was among the victims, although they were still awaiting confirmation. Masri has been reported in the past to have been killed and then shown up alive.

“There is a sense that he may no longer be with us,” said one senior U.S. official familiar with intelligence reports about the strike. “If the reports are true, it would be a significant victory.”

Al-Masri, a top aide to No. 2 al-Qaida commander Ayman al-Zawahiri, had run explosives-training camps in Afghanistan before the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, and had more recently conducted training for al-Qaida recruits in bases along the Afghan-Pakistani border.

He is on the State Department’s list of 37 most-wanted terrorists; there is a $5 million reward for his capture.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008078641_uspak29.html

[Rushmore Rocks]

The only good terrorist is a .........................

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