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2012-09-14 Africa North

Militants attack MFO peacekeeper headquarters in Sinai, four wounded

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Posted by DarthVader 2012-09-14 16:11|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 Morsi said in a televised speech on Friday morning that it is part of the responsibility of Muslims to protect diplomats and foreign embassies located in their countries

In what language?

Posted by Pappy 2012-09-14 17:42|| 2012-09-14 17:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Second coordinated attack in 4 days.

Posted by Raider 2012-09-14 18:26|| 2012-09-14 18:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Incidentally, other reports are saying that the Bedouin attack was in stages, and they succeeded in looting the UN armory and stealing weapons.

Posted by Raider 2012-09-14 18:31|| 2012-09-14 18:31|| Front Page Top

#4 Colombians run security at the North Camp, about 50 guys assigned to camp security. Americans are present at the camp, as it serves as the HQ and we provide most of the HQ staff. US contribution to the MFO is National Guard troops. We have about 1,200 or so in the Sinai. This is a big deal, folks, and something that has concerned me since the Arab Spring began.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2012-09-14 23:19|| http://northshorejournal.org 2012-09-14 23:19|| Front Page Top

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