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Morocco hunts for Al Qaeda members
Authorities in Morocco yesterday launched a search for two men suspected of being part of an Al-Qaeda group by publishing their portraits in newspapers, the Moroccan news agency MAP said. Mohamed Baqali and Mohamed Agbalo are thought to have links with a north African Al Qaeda cell preparing for criminal and terrorist acts, MAP said yesterday, quoting police sources. On February 15 authorities arrested seven men in connection with a plot to attack military installations and state-owned buildings at Meknes, 120km east of Rabat, later releasing four. The members of the cell are thought to be aged between 24 and 26 and university-educated, MAP said. Moroccan authorities said they have increased efforts to counter terrorism, stepping up surveillance at ports and airports following intelligence information received from friendly countries. Posted by: Fred 2007-02-25 |
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