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Threat Matrix: August 2008
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Posted on 08/01/2008 12:17:04 PM PDT by nwctwx

:::FreeRepublic's Threat Matrix:::
Critical Threats: Blank When None
Pentagon Makes Fighting Extremism Top Priority

Seven years after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Pentagon on Thursday officially named "the long war" against global extremism as its top priority and pledged to avert any conventional military threat from China or Russia through dialogue.

The Defense Department, in a new national defense strategy, also emphasized the need to subordinate military operations to "soft power" initiatives to undermine Islamist militancy by promoting economic, political and social development in vulnerable corners of the world.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he hoped the change would help establish permanent institutional support for counterinsurgency skills acquired in Iraq and Afghanistan within a defense community heavily skewed in favor of expensive conventional and strategic modernization programs. Read More


Threat Matrix:
August 2008
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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To: All; piasa

Thanks to Piasa for the ping to this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063061/posts

“U.S. Applauds Belarus Release of Opposition Politician (Diplomatic Signal Sent?)”
AFP ^ | Saturday, August 16, 2008
Posted on August 16, 2008 4:05:00 PM PDT by kristinn


541 posted on 08/17/2008 12:37:01 AM PDT by Cindy
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ADDING to post no. 529:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2055031/posts?page=529#529

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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3583460,00.html

“Report: Russia may arm Baltic fleet with nuclear warheads”

SNIPPET: “New Russian threat comes in response to war in Caucasus, US-Poland deal for missile defense shield in Europe. According to Sunday Times, nuclear warheads could be supplied to submarines, cruisers and fighter bombers of Russia’s Baltic fleet based between Poland and Lithuania”

Ynet
Published: 08.17.08, 08:07 / Israel News

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “According to the report, under the Russian plans nuclear warheads could be supplied to submarines, cruisers and fighter bombers of the Baltic fleet based in Kaliningrad, a Russian enclave between Poland and Lithuania.

A senior military source in Moscow admitted that the fleet had suffered from underfunding since the collapse of communism, but told The Sunday Times that “that will change now.””


542 posted on 08/17/2008 1:41:01 AM PDT by Cindy
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BLOG:

http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/08/fighting_in_uruzgan_1.php

“Fighting in Uruzgan kills Taliban commander”
By MATT DUPEE
August 16, 2008 2:06 PM


543 posted on 08/17/2008 2:19:01 AM PDT by Cindy
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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21875&Itemid=128

Press Release A080817a-286
August 17, 2008

Coalition forces thwart al-Qaeda bombers, facilitators

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained eight suspected terrorists in central and northern Iraq Sunday while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq operatives who bring foreigners into Iraq and coordinate bombings.

Coalition forces disrupted an AQI bombing network in the Tigris River Valley during two related operations. In Tikrit, about 160 kilometers north of Baghdad, the force used information from an operation Jul. 9 to capture an alleged senior member of the bombing network and another suspect. The alleged senior member reportedly coordinates the movement of suicide bombers and foreign terrorists within the network. Farther up the valley in Bayji, Coalition forces detained another suspect believed to be tied to suicide bombings within the same network.

In Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted man and one associate reportedly working for the AQI foreign terrorist facilitation network that has developed in the city. Two wanted men and an associate were detained in Bi’aj, about 130 kilometers southwest of Mosul, for their suspected ties to the AQI foreign terrorist facilitation network operating in the Jazirah desert.

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544 posted on 08/17/2008 2:22:27 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/burma

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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08080101.htm

Friday, August 15, 2008

Teen Gang-Raped, Mutilated and Killed in Burma

By Jeremy Reynalds
Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
SURREY, ENGLAND (ANS) — A Christian human rights group has received credible reports that a 15- year-old girl in Kachin State, Northern Burma, was gang-raped, severely mutilated and murdered by Burma Army soldiers.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) said in a news release that the reported July 27 murder occurred just days before UN Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari prepares to visit Burma for a further round of talks with the military regime.

CSW reported that the girl, Nhkum Hkawn Din, was attacked near Nam Sai village, Bhamo District, Kachin State on her way to bring rice to her brother who was working in a paddy field. She was reported missing at about 9 p.m.

According to CSW, her naked body was found three days later located 200 meters from an army checkpoint. Her clothes, slippers and rice basket were also found. A local witness testified that they had seen Burma Army soldiers follow Nhkum Hkawn Din on her way to the paddy field. After her body was found, other witnesses said they had seen soldiers leave that area after the time she disappeared.

CSW said that according to her family, Nhkum Hkawn Din’s skull had been completely crushed, her eyes gouged out, her throat cut, all her facial features “obliterated,”and she had been stabbed several times, including in her stomach and right rib cage. Her family and local villagers claim to know which soldiers carried out the attack, but local authorities reportedly refused to take any action.

Alexa Papadouris, Advocacy Director at CSW, said in a news release, “This latest tragedy is another example of the grotesque barbarism of the military regime in Burma, and evidence that despite what the regime tells UN envoys, they continue to perpetrate crimes against humanity and a culture of impunity. We call on the UN to introduce specific benchmarks for progress, such as the release of political prisoners and an end to the use of rape, with deadlines, and we urge Mr. Gambari to send a clear, tough message to the junta, with the full weight of the UN behind him.”

He added, “The UN Security Council has described rape and sexual violence as a crime against humanity in Resolution 1820 passed on 19 June this year. We believe that the generals ruling Burma should be brought to the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity.”

CSW is British-based human rights organization which works on behalf of those persecuted for their Christian beliefs, and promotes religious liberty for all.

For more information, go to www.csw.org.uk


545 posted on 08/17/2008 2:27:48 AM PDT by Cindy
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https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=89057

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: China’s Xinjiang Province Experiencing Incidents of Violence
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
East Asia / Pacific - China
15 Aug 2008


546 posted on 08/17/2008 2:30:45 AM PDT by Cindy
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https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=89059

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Nigeria Reports MEND Threats
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
15 Aug 2008


547 posted on 08/17/2008 2:31:50 AM PDT by Cindy
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PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org


548 posted on 08/17/2008 2:33:10 AM PDT by Cindy
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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.”


549 posted on 08/17/2008 2:34:03 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/ireland

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7566334.stm

Page last updated at 09:09 GMT, Sunday, 17 August 2008 10:09 UK

“Rocket grenade attack on police”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Three police officers have been treated for severe shock and minor injuries after a rocket attack in Fermanagh.

A rocket-propelled grenade was fired at a foot patrol in Lisnaskea at about 2300 BST on Saturday. It failed to explode.

Shortly after the attack, a car was found burning at Chapel Brae. Police are investigating a possible link.

Army technical officers are at the scene and the main street in Lisnaskea remains closed.

Nearby homes have been evacuated.

Chief Superintendent Michael Skuce said: “This was clearly a case of attempted murder. We could have been dealing with multiple casualties this morning.”


550 posted on 08/17/2008 2:43:01 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080815/wl_uk_afp/britainpoliceattacksarrests

“Police arrest three men in anti-terror probe”
Fri Aug 15, 3:11 AM ET

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “LONDON (AFP) - Police have arrested three men in northern England in relation to a terrorism probe.

Two of the men were arrested at Manchester Airport and the third was arrested close to the nearby town of Accrington, while detectives were searching the suspects’ homes in the Blackburn area.”


551 posted on 08/17/2008 2:45:45 AM PDT by Cindy
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bttt


552 posted on 08/17/2008 3:40:37 PM PDT by Unrepentant VN Vet (Dims best pray for Global Warming; "October Surprise" is the September heating bill.)
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To: Unrepentant VN Vet

Thank you Unrepentant VN Vet.


553 posted on 08/17/2008 4:11:32 PM PDT by Cindy
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A blessed Sunday to you all.

Just a note: When I checked my email this afternoon, I see someone (at an IP I’m not posting here) requested my FR password.

Now, if you’re a bad guy; I changed my password.

If you’re a good guy (and there’s that possibility); contact me via your .gov and/or .mil account and I’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.

Thank you.


554 posted on 08/17/2008 4:15:50 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/FeaturedDocs/nefaalsomoodmansurinvu.pdf

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BLOG:

http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/08/nefa_foundation_focus_on_the_t.php

“NEFA Foundation: Focus on the Taliban’s Official Al-Somood Magazine”
By Evan Kohlmann
(August 17, 2008)


555 posted on 08/17/2008 4:19:15 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/site/html/search.asp?isSearch=yes&isT8=yes&searchText=T104&pid=167&sid=13&preview=
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hezbollah
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hizballah
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hizbullah

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BLOG:

http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/08/hezbollahs_telecommunications.php

“Hezbollah’s telecommunications expansion”
By Walid Phares
(August 17, 2008)


556 posted on 08/17/2008 4:37:41 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; Calpernia; jveritas; april15Bendovr

Thanks to Calpernia for the ping to this thread:

Note: The following posts are a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063313/posts

Video- FReeper Interview Joseph Shahda translator of captured Iraqi documents: Part 1 and part 2
Townhall ^ | 8/17/08 | Chris Donohoe
Posted on August 17, 2008 9:52:21 AM PDT by april15Bendovr

“This is an interview conducted by freeper Chris Donohoe (April15bendovr) with freeper Joseph Shahda (jveritas) about Saddam regime WMD programs and their relations to terrorism based on his translations of some captured Saddam regime documents. Also he talks about some Al Qaeda-captured documents.

On the WMD issue, Joseph Shahda reveals that the documents clearly indicate that the Saddam regime opted to build the precursors required to make chemical weapons rather than the final chemical weapons product. They did this for two reasons. First because these precursors are dual-use materials and Saddam could always claim that they are used for civilian industries and not chemical weapons. Second the precursors have much longer shelf than the final product and when required it would only take the Saddam regime a few weeks and in some cases few days to assemble final chemical weapons products.

On the terrorism issue the documents prove that Saddam had much more relation with terrorism than previously thought. For example, some documents show that the Saddam regime had trained foreign terrorists from 1999-2003 and at the beginning of the war Saddam ordered his generals to treat the foreign terrorists as if they were special forces in the Iraqi army and to give them the same wages and benefits.

Also in the video Joseph Shahda talks about an authentic Al Qaeda document written by a top Al Qaeda leader called “Saif Al Adel,” which proves once and for all that Al Qaeda terrorists led by Zarqawi came to Iraq before the war and established terrorist cells not only in Northern Iraq but also in the Sunni areas in central Iraq that are totally controlled by Saddam. This clearly indicates that although we do not have proof of an operational relationship between the Saddam regime and Al Qaeda, it is an absolute fact that Saddam’s regime turned a blind eye on the Al Qaeda presence in Iraq, operating under the old saying “The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

TOPICS: News/Current Events; Click to Add Topic
KEYWORDS: 296; documents; jveritas; prewardocs; prewarintelligence; saddam; wmd; Click to Add Keyword
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1 posted on August 17, 2008 9:52:22 AM PDT by april15Bendovr
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Part 1 Joseph Shahda Iraqi documents

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBQ7zRby2SU

Part 2 Joseph Shahada Iraqi Documents

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9itSoqnf1V4

2 posted on August 17, 2008 9:53:05 AM PDT by april15Bendovr (Free Republic & Ron Paul Cult = oxymoron)


557 posted on 08/17/2008 4:54:13 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/globaljihad
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/denmark

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022249.php
(UPI)

August 17, 2008
“Denmark ends the jihad”

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Previously...

QUOTE:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2060556/posts

Denmark: Terrorism Trial Begins
nytimes ^ | August 12, 2008
Posted on August 12, 2008 9:01:29 AM PDT by Righting

Denmark: Terrorism Trial Begins New York Times, United States The defendants, 22-year-olds whom the prosecutors describe as Islamic militants, have acknowledged making the explosive

(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...

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RECAP:

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=26806

“War On Terror Ends?”
06/04/2008


558 posted on 08/17/2008 5:11:50 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022262.php

August 17, 2008

“CBN interview with Raymond Ibrahim and Peter Singer regarding the ‘Words Matter’ debate”


559 posted on 08/17/2008 5:14:09 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022259.php
(REDIFF)

QUOTE:

August 17, 2008

India: “There is an inter-state network functioning capable of motivating 20-25-year boys to turn against the nation. The worst fears have come true.”


560 posted on 08/17/2008 5:18:22 PM PDT by Cindy
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