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2007-12-31 Africa North

Al Qaida reveals its determination to target Paris-Dakar Rally

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Posted by Fred 2007-12-31 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in North Africa

#1 Nothing more than old-fashioned bandits, really, albeit bandits with computers and cell phones.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-12-31 05:35|| 2007-12-31 05:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Bandits / orcs with a press office.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2007-12-31 06:01|| 2007-12-31 06:01|| Front Page Top

#3 I once had the distinct pleasure (?) of having witnesses a section of the Paris - Dakar, in TanTan, Western Sahara. [Don't ask what I was doing there since I had no good reason except to see the race while staying in Morocco]. It was a blur, albeit a sandy, dusty, swirling blur. These guys are driving so fast and so recklessly that the incompetent morons know as AQ wouldn't even know how to set up an ambush. The route is unpredictable and variable as long as you get from one stage to the other. I watched bikes going over 100 mph and on the most rugged, sandy terrain imaginable. The only target is going to be the stage terminals and layovers. But I still doubt AQ has enough muscle in Mauritania to overcome the local special police.

Posted by Jack is Back!">Jack is Back! 2007-12-31 10:16|| 2007-12-31 10:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Unless they choose to swarm a pitstop area, i expect the worst that can happen is the cars will smash thru them like a flock of birds; expect the radiators and grilles to get clogged with AQ-bits. Could be a bit dicier for the bikes however.....

Posted by USN,Ret. 2007-12-31 11:53|| 2007-12-31 11:53|| Front Page Top

#5 Can we issue the motorcyclists lances?

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2007-12-31 14:42|| 2007-12-31 14:42|| Front Page Top

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