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Alert over Islamic terrorists who tried to kill bin Laden
By Philip Johnston, Home Affairs Editor
(Filed: 01/02/2005)

An Islamic terrorist organisation considered more extreme than Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda has taken root in Britain because of lax asylum procedures, security experts claim today.

The movement, Al-Takfir wa al-Hijra (excommunication and exile), has gradually built its presence in Europe in recent years through loose networks of imams and supporters, according to Jane's Intelligence Review.

It is so extreme that it once tried to assassinate bin Laden and its members are thought to have aided last year's Madrid train atrocity.

According to Jane's, western security agencies now respond more actively to the threat posed by Takfiri adherents, fearing that what has long been a support base for activities in other parts of the world may become an active terror group in Europe itself.

Al-Takfir originated as a peaceful Islamic movement in Egypt in the early 1970s but turned to violence and was implicated in killing two government ministers. It operates as a largely unstructured entity with only loose links to al-Qaeda and with no identifiable leadership structure. The report says it "exists as a web incorporating scattered groups of militants, separated by geography, connected only by radical ideology''.

After a crackdown by the authorities, many Takfiri militants left Egypt to fight Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the 1980s.

Takfiri mujahideen also settled in Europe "where they have been able to propagate their radical form of militant Islam to new generations of followers with little impediment'', the report claims.

Jane's says the movement has a known presence in France - where 16 mosques have been linked to the Takfiri network - Germany, Italy and Britain.

It adds: "The UK is believed to be a major transit point for Takfiri recruits because it has been regarded as a relatively open distribution point for the `revolutionary message of jihad'."

Takfiri reject secular power in Muslim countries and call for the restoration of the Islamic "Caliphate" as the only legitimate leadership in Arab and Islamic countries.

[Ono]

Well, that's comforting!

[USAPatriot]

He can spell "Conspiracy". How nice ;) -Rod-

[hussein_005]

Well, that's comforting!...

Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:30 AM PST

Alleged Zawahri Statement Pushes Holy War
AP via Yahoo! News Wed, 02 Feb 2005 2:16 PM PST
In a clear reference to Iraq's weekend balloting, a statement purportedly made by Osama bin Laden's top deputy says holy war, not "rigged elections," is the only path for reform in Islamic nations.

'Rigged elections' no alternative to holy war, bin Laden deputy says
Omaha World-Herald Wed, 02 Feb 2005 10:22 PM PST
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Osama bin Laden's right-hand man says holy war, not "rigged elections," is the path of true reform for Islamic nations, according to an Internet statement posted Tuesday, apparently in response to Iraq's weekend vote.

Bin Laden deputy 'urges holy war' after election
Independent Wed, 02 Feb 2005 6:09 PM PST
Osama bin Laden's top deputy has purportedly delivered another verdict on the Iraq election, saying holy war, not forged elections, was the only path for reform in Islamic nations.

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Clash leaves Afghan soldier dead
Military Situation
Dawn
31 January 2005
By Dilawar Khan Wazir

WANA, Jan 30: One Afghan soldier was killed and another wounded during an exchange of fire between Pakistani security forces and Afghan National Army near Angor Adda, South Waziristan Agency, on Saturday night, officials and residents said.

Sources said that clashes started between the security forces of the two countries near Angor Adda bazaar - a small town on the Pakistani side - at about 3am. The fierce gun-battle continued for more than two hours.

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Three die in armed clash in Sinai peninsula

05-02-2005 , 10:04


Two suspects involved in last year's deadly Sinai resort bombings and an Egyptian police officer were killed in an operation in the north of the peninsula, police said.


Mohammed Salah Felifal and Hamada Gomaan were killed in a "police operation on Saturday" a police source said, adding that one police officer, Magdi Mohammed Diab, was also killed in the operation.


According to AFP, the fugitives had found refuge in the mountainous, Bedouin areas of Sinai, where access is difficult, and had been hunted by police for several weeks.


The search commenced again on Friday after a day of calm. Police said that the suspects have been surrounded since Tuesday.


The suspects belong to a small group loyal to the Palestinian and Egyptian bombers who perished outside the Hilton, the authorities claimed.

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Egyptian, Jordanian, Palestinian, Israeli summit to be held next week
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas will meet next Tuesday in a summit to be held in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Sharm a-Sheikh.

Sinai Peninsula: At least one dead in clash between Egyptian police, armed suspects
Egyptian security forces clashed with armed suspects in the mountains of Sinai on Tuesday, killing a man who was involved in last year's bombings of beach resorts on the peninsula, the government said.

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Al-Qaeda spokesman daughter granted Kuwaiti citizenship (12/06/2002)
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Another Report About Bin Laden Possible Escape to Iran; Iranian Newspaper: US Knows Where He Hides (21/12/2001)
Ansar al-Islam chief threatens to provide proof of ties to Washington (01/02/2003)
Bosnian Police Search for Two More Algerians Linked to Bin Laden (06/11/2001)
CIA Chief: Iraq, al-Qaeda Maintain Contacts, May Attack U.S., Saudi Arabia; Saddam Develops Chemical, Biological Weapons (19/03/2002)
CIA Report: Bin Laden Has Fled Afghanistan By Sea (14/01/2002)
CIA accuses Saudi millionaires of Al-Qaeda Connections (25/11/2002)
Charity donations from major corporations reach Bin Laden (02/02/2003)
Cheney: Al-Qaeda Must Not Re-Group in Mid-East Region (09/03/2002)
China strongly denies reports it supported some al-Qaeda camps in Pakistan (14/08/2002)
FBI Deepen Probe as Doubts Grow over Terrorists' Identities (20/09/2001)
In Saudi Arabia: Bin Laden letter discovered on body of killed suspect (03/06/2003)
Kuwaiti poll: 74 percent say Osama bin Laden is a “hero” (10/09/2002)
Leader of Riyadh bombers returned to kingdom after Tora Bora battle; US lawmakers criticize Saudi government (13/05/2003)
Mubarak: Egypt Warned U.S. of al Qaeda intention days before Sept. 11 (03/06/2002)
Pakistan Town Closed Down to Foil Anti-US Demo (22/10/2001)
Putin: Russia ‘Needs No Proof of Bin Laden's Guilt’ (01/10/2001)
Prison Revolt in Mazar Quelled, with CIA Operative Killed and Accusations of a Holocaust (27/11/2001)
Profile: Saudi multi-millionaire Al-Kadi blacklisted by CIA (29/11/2002)
Rafsanjani: US, Britain Set Up Taliban, al-Qaeda (14/01/2002)
Report: Al Qaeda cells still operating in Saudi Arabia, FBI director to visit kingdom (31/05/2003)
Report: Bin Laden Names His Successor; Interpol: Bin Laden - Hit Man of German Secret Service Couple (12/01/2002)
Report: Bin Laden and Omar Alive; Official: Bin Laden Cannot Enter Chechnya (19/02/2002)
Report: Bin Laden eldest son takes over command of al-Qaeda (28/07/2002)
Reports: Frenchman arrested over Casablanca suicide bombings met bin Laden (04/06/2003)
Saudi ambassador to Morocco visits suspects planned suicide missions in Strait of Gibraltar (23/06/2002)
Tehran invites US firms to participate in Iranian nuclear programs (01/06/2003)