Saudi Arabia

Date: July 2nd, 2002 |

Explosive devices were discovered attached to vehicles owned by an American and a Briton June 29 and 30. Both were removed without detonation. Police are investigating. Both incidents suggest corroboration of the State Department’s announcement in May citing concern that individuals in the region may be planning terrorist actions against United States citizens and interests, [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: October 9th, 2001 |

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An American was killed Oct. 6 on a busy shopping street in Khobar in a bombing that does not appear to be linked to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. A string of attacks against foreigners occurred last year and was reported to be related to a lucrative alcohol smuggling operation. This incident, [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: July 16th, 2001 |

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Two car bombings targeting British citizens in the space of a week occurred in Riyadh Nov. 17 and 23. No one has claimed responsibility but officials speculate that the attack is a response to the conflict in the Middle East. In October the State Department warned of possible attacks against U.S. citizens or interests in [read more]

USA

Date: October 23rd, 2001 |

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A Saudi national living in the U.S. will be deported to Saudi Arabia where he is charged with involvement in an attack on U.S. forces in 1996. According to the U.S. State Department, the move raises the risk of retaliation against U.S. facilities worldwide. Americans should maintain a low profile and minimize contact with official [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: August 8th, 2001 |

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Soon it may be possible for ordinary tourists to visit Saudi Arabia. Previously only pilgrims, businesspeople and foreigners with family connections could get visas, but now the government has announced plans to issue general tourist visas. Visitors will have to travel in groups and adhere to the country’s strict codes of [read more]

Saudi Arabia

Date: May 30th, 2001 |

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A series of bomb attacks against Westerners in recent months apparently was not a political act of terrorism but a settling of scores among expatriates living in Saudi Arabia. The government claims to have obtained confessions from a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian that they were ordered to carry out the bombings, and the [read more]