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2003-06-03 North Africa

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Posted by Steve 2003-06-03 08:32 am|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "A French citizen". Where is the outrage from Le Monde? I am afraid this is a preview for France of their own future. What happens when you coddle terrorists? Terrorism.

Posted by ColoradoConservative 2003-06-03 10:42:21|| 2003-06-03 10:42:21|| Front Page Top

#2 Update: Moroccan authorities Tuesday arrested a French citizen suspected of being one of the main coordinators and financiers of the May 16 Casablanca bombings. Pierre has traveled to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia and France. Authorities learned of his alleged involvement in the Casablanca bombings from some of the 16 people arrested and charged in the attacks.

Posted by Steve 2003-06-03 11:15:17|| 2003-06-03 11:15:17|| Front Page Top

#3 More details: Police had begun searching for the French man after several other suspects pointed to him, claiming he gave orders in the bombings, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. Pierre converted to Islam and had been living in Tangiers since 1996. Authorities believe he traveled frequently and made several trips to Afghanistan, officials said. Public 2M television said he often went to France, Germany, Belgium and Spain to buy cars that he sold in Morocco. Officials contend Pierre was in contact with Abdelwaheb Rafiki, also known as Abou Hafs, a Moroccan Islamic cleric known for his fiery sermons and anti-Western views.

Posted by Steve 2003-06-03 11:29:46|| 2003-06-03 11:29:46|| Front Page Top

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