U.S. patrols Somalia for terrorist watch

[The-Screw]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070103/ap_ ... us_somalia




WASHINGTON -
U.S. Navy vessels are deployed off the coast of Somalia to make sure al-Qaida or allied jihadists don't escape the country by sea now that the once-dominant Islamist forces there are in retreat, the State Department said Wednesday.
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Of particular concern is the fate of three al-Qaida militants who were believed by U.S. officials to be under the protection of the Islamic Courts Union in Mogadishu until Ethiopian forces drove the Courts from power in recent days.

State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said the missions off the coast are being carried out by a U.S. task force based in the Horn of Africa,

The al-Qaida militants are believed to have had a role in the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and in the 2002 bombing of a hotel in Kenya.

Kenya sent extra troops to its border with Somalia on Wednesday to keep Islamic militants from entering the country

McCormack said the administration is planning to provide food to Somalia, adding that U.S. officials will take part in a donors conference soon to determine further needs and how they can be met.

Also planned is a meeting of U.S., European and African countries, along with international institutions on Friday in Kenya for a discussion of humanitarian and security issues.

McCormack said the United States continues to support the creation of an all-Africa force to help out the transitional government as it seeks to consolidate its authority in Mogadishu. Until the Islamic Courts were forced out, the government had been confined to the western town of Baidoa, unable to assert its authority nationwide despite U.N. and United States backing.

The U.S. efforts on the humanitarian and peacekeeping fronts are part of an overall international initiative "to move Somalia out of the category of a failed state," McCormack said.

The spokesman stopped short of an outright endorsement of the Ethiopian attack but said it was apparent that the Islamic Courts had fallen under the control "of those that had links to al-Qaida and other terrorist groups."

These groups, he said, "quite clearly were interested in imposing draconian types of interpretations" of Islamic law on Somalia in contravention of the polices of the transitional government.

Before Ethiopian troops launched their offensive last week, "we certainly would have hoped that there could have been a negotiated, political dialogue," McCormack said.

"But it became apparent over time, and certainly very apparent in the recent weeks, that that wasn't going to happen and that the Islamic Courts were intent upon trying to seize control over all of Somalia through use of arms," he said.

[foolxume2005]

Alaahu akbar, ha la qab qabto tuugada.

[Ashlee]

interesting...

[Steeler [Crawler2]]

Hunting Islamic terrorists is cool!

[Gedo_Boy]

A few months ago there was a US convoy that was stationed by the Kenyan border.

I guess now we know why

[Steeler [Crawler2]]

My advice:

Don't mess with the US!

[biko]

thats our only hobby mad. what will we ever do if we dont mess with the US?

[eyes-only]

Who are they kidding? They were there even before the UIC, claiming to be hunting piratesÂ…..The only terrorists out there are the Americans and their Ethiopian and Somali mercenaries.



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Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash'ari (R.A.) narrates that Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alayhii Wassallam) said, "Qiyamah will come...

* When it will be regarded as a shame to act on Quranic injunctions.
* When untrustworthy people will be regarded as trustworthy and the trustworthy will be regarded as untrustworthy.
* When it will be hot in winter (and vice versa).
* When the length of days is stretched, i.e. a journey of a few days is covered in a matter of hours.
* When orators and lecturers lie openly.
* When people dispute over petty issues.
* When women with children come displeased on account of them bearing offspring, and barren women remain happy on account of having no responsibility of offspring.

* When oppression, jealousy, and greed become the order of the day.
* When people blatantly follow their passions and whims.

* When lies prevail over the truth.
* When violence, bloodshed and anarchy become common.
* When immorality overtakes shamelessness and is perpetrated publicly.
* When legislation matters pertaining to Deen is handed over to the worst elements of the Ummat, and if people accept them and are satisfied with their findings, then such persons will not smell the fragrance of Jannat.
* When the offspring become a cause of grief and anger (for their parents).

The following is part of a lengthy Hadith narrated by Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas'ood (R.A.) when he inquired from Rasulallah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wassallam) about the Signs of Qiyamah.

* Music and musical instruments will be found in every home.
* People will indulge in homosexuality.
* There will be an abundance of illegitimate children.
* There will be an abundance of critics, tale-carriers, back- biters and taunters in society.
* People will establish ties with strangers and sever relations with their near and dear ones.

* Hypocrites will be in control of the affairs of the community and evil, immoral people will be at the helm of business establishments.
* The Masjid will be decorated, but the hearts of the people will be devoid of guidance.
* The courtyards of Masjids will be built beautifully and high mimbars (pulpits) will be erected.
* Gangsters and evil people will prevail.
* Various wines will be consumed excessively.

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[Steeler [Crawler2]]

Just think, it could be coming any minute.... You had better be ready.

Biko
I don't know, maybe you could get a new hobby, like rebuilding Somalia. Just a thought.

[biko]

thats true but we still need a hobby and nothing beats messing with americanos.

[Steeler [Crawler2]]

Messing with Americans is a good way to make rebuilding Somalia difficult. This is rocket science here.

[muslim-man]

shukran eyes sister.

even mad-kufr agrees qiyaamah is around the corner!

[Steeler [Crawler2]]

Yeah, it's right around the corner. Could be tomorrow.