Terrorist threats

Turkey: PKK Threatens to Attack Tourist Areas

Date: July 28th, 2010 |

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) threatened to attack urban and tourist areas in western Turkey in retaliation for the Turkish military’s campaign against it in northern Iraq. The separatist group has conducted terrorist attacks on tourist sites in the past, including bombings in Marmaris in 2006 and a suicide bombing on a popular shopping street [read more]

Uganda: Suicide Attacks May Have Been Linked to Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

Date: July 14th, 2010 |

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Dual suicide attacks in Kampala July 11 killed at least 70 people at two venues where World Cup fans were gathered. The incidents serve as a reminder to know as much as possible about the politics and foreign policy of countries you visit. An Islamic militant group based in Somalia and believed to be affiliated [read more]

India: Maoist Rebels Blamed for Train Disaster, Vow Safe Passage

Date: June 2nd, 2010 |

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A train wreck that killed at least 148 people May 28 in West Bengal was blamed on Maoist rebels known as Naxalites, but the Maoists claimed they had nothing to do with the sabotage and would guarantee safe passage of any trains through areas where they are active. Police, however, said they had evidence that [read more]

India: Strikes Shut Down Transport; US Consulate Sees Threat to New Delhi Markets

Date: April 28th, 2010 |

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Strikes to protest rising food and fuel prices shut down air, rail and road traffic in several parts of India April 27. Disruptions occurred in the West Bengal city of Kolkata and the states of Bihar, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and Kerala. No major violence or injuries were reported. Additional strikes cannot be ruled out. In [read more]

Egypt: Intelligence Forces Thwart Terrorist Attacks

Date: February 3rd, 2010 |

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Egyptian intelligence forces reportedly foiled several terrorist attacks when they arrested some two dozen members of a jihadist cell in November. The group planned to attack the annual Jewish pilgrimage to the tomb of 19th century Rabbi Yaakov Abhatzeira in Nekraha in the Nile Delta as well as U.S. ships in the Suez Canal and [read more]

Guatemala: Extortion Gangs Continue Attacks on Bus Drivers

Date: July 21st, 2010 |

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Gangs running extortion rackets against Guatemala City bus drivers continued their murderous enforcement with three recent attacks that killed four people. In one, two passengers died and 15 were injured when the assailants tossed a grenade inside the bus and it ignited a fire. The bus was on its regular route between Guatemala City and [read more]

Thailand: Government Extends State of Emergency

Date: July 7th, 2010 |

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The government extended a state of emergency for three months in 19 provinces, including Bangkok, stating that political groups were still trying to eliminate the government and terrorist threats exist in many areas. Critics called the move politically motivated and a crackdown on dissent. Tourism industry leaders had hoped to see the emergency law rescinded [read more]

Niger: Kidnapping Threat Prompts U.S. State Department Warning

Date: May 12th, 2010 |

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The U.S. State Department warned against travel to the north of the country because of kidnapping threats against Westerners. A terrorist group linked to al-Qaida abducted a French national April 20 west of Agadez, and heavily armed men tried to kidnap U.S. embassy officials in November 2009 in Tahoua. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey considers [read more]

Russia: Moscow Metro Bombings Deadliest Since 2004

Date: March 31st, 2010 |

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The deadliest attack in Moscow since 2004 occurred March 29 when two female suicide bombers detonated bombs in the Moscow Metro system, killing 39 and injuring at least 70, many seriously. The bombers were believed to be from the North Caucasus and the attack in retaliation for the killing of an Ingushetian militant leader by [read more]

Malaysia: U.S. Sees Threat at Sabah’s Isolated Resorts

Date: January 20th, 2010 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur warned Jan. 15 that it has received indications that criminal and terrorist groups may be planning attacks on foreigners in eastern Sabah, a Malaysian state on the northeastern side of Borneo. The warning said the places of greatest concern were resorts in isolated areas, including Semporna, the islands of [read more]