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| UK Muslim clerics tied to Spain attack |
| 2004-03-19 |
| Probe sees ’definite link’ to Palestinian regarded as important al-Qaida figure. WND, so salt to taste... Counter-terrorist police probing the massive attack in Madrid one week ago see a "definite link" to Muslim extremists in Britain, according to a senior British law enforcement official. Detained Palestinian cleric Abu Qatada, regarded by British and Spanish authorities as a key al-Qaida figure in Europe, likely will be questioned, reported the Independent newspaper of London. "We believe there is a London link with what happened in Madrid," said metropolitan police commissioner Sir John Stevens. "There is a definite link in what has happened." The March 11 blasts in Madrid killed 202 and injured more than 1,500 just days before last Sunday’s Spanish elections and tomorrow’s first anniversary of the U.S. led war in Iraq. The Independent quoted a "senior anti-terrorist source" who said the man suspected of organizing the attack, Jamal Zougam, 30, is believed to have traveled to the UK to acquire funding and logistical help. Authorities believe Zougam had connections to Qatada, known also as Omar Mahmoud Abu Omar, who received asylum in Britain in 1994. The Palestinian cleric, born in Jordan, was given a life sentence after being convicted in absentia in his home country for 1988 terrorist attacks. British police arrested him along with eight other people in 2001 on suspicion of terrorist activities, but all were released. The British government froze his assets after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. Qatada has denied any connection to al-Qaida but has expressed sympathy for leader Osama bin Laden. |
| Posted by:Old Patriot |
| #6 Authorities believe Zougam had connections to Qatada, known also as Omar Mahmoud Abu Omar, who received asylum in Britain in 1994. The Palestinian cleric, born in Jordan, was given a life sentence after being convicted in absentia in his home country for 1988 terrorist attacks. This stupidity is why Europeans are vulnerable to terrorist attacks. |
| Posted by: Mike Sylwester 2004-3-19 11:00:55 PM |
| #5 Does jock itch ever go away on its own? |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2004-3-19 10:04:32 PM |
| #4 No comment. |
| Posted by: Anonymous 2004-3-19 10:01:08 PM |
| #3 Interesting you should bring up jock itch... symptoms are an irritant serb, and prescriptions ineveitably vary. Usually benign neglect works, however, sometimes drastic action is required....hmmmm. Must look up Simi Valley in mapBLAST..... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-3-19 9:42:38 PM |
| #2 I commented on the day of the bombing that the MO looked palestinian and predicted a paleo link. Should pose some interesting dilemmas for the euros if the link is proven. Biting the hand that feeds you! |
| Posted by: phil_b 2004-3-19 9:36:04 PM |
| #1 Does jock itch ever go away on its own? |
| Posted by: Legal Analyst 2004-3-19 9:32:29 PM |