Tag Archives: Terrorism

One Year Ago — EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator: “The Caliphate Is Imploding.”

Posted on October 20, 2017 by L

“The big question is this: What will we do with the 2000 ISIS returnees?” Gilles de Kerkhove Gilles de Kerchove d’Ousselghem (born 3 October 1956 in Uccle/Ukkel, Belgium) is a Belgian senior European Union official. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — July 5 2017

Posted on July 5, 2017 by L

Lockerbie bomber’s family launch posthumous appeal against mass murder conviction — Ex-CIA contractor says Pakistan’s leaders helped him escape murder charges — Saudi Arabia has ‘clear link’ to UK extremism, report says — North Korea missile test a ‘new threat to … Continue reading →

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Brussels attacks: “Serious failings prevented dismantling of Belgian terror network.”

Posted on June 10, 2017 by L

“The Committee observes certain failings in the security architecture, following which we missed the opportunity to dismantle the terrorist network in question on time.” Belgian Investigative Committee on the 2016 Terrorist Attacks The Investigative Committee on the Terrorist Attacks noted … Continue reading →

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FRANCE — DGSI thwarts terror plot

Posted on April 20, 2017 by L

“The two French men intended to commit an attack on French soil in the very short term, which is to say in coming days.” Matthias Fekl — France Interior Minister April 18 2017 — France Interior Minister Matthias Fekl said … Continue reading →

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EUROPOL: Islamic State to step up attacks on European targets

Posted on December 3, 2016 by L

“We have to be vigilant, since the threat posed by the so-called Islamic State (IS) and returning foreign fighters is likely to persist in the coming years. These people are trained to use explosives and firearms and they have been … Continue reading →

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EUROPE Anti-Terrorism Group-4: Investigators Need Access to Encrypted Communications

Posted on October 22, 2016 by L

‘TELEGRAM has become known as a preferred means of communication for the Sunni terror group ISIS and was used by the ISIS cell that plotted the Paris terror attacks in November.” CNN News Report Prosecutors from the EU Anti-Terrorism Group4 … Continue reading →

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EU Counter-terrorism Coordinator: “The Caliphate Is Imploding.”

Posted on October 20, 2016 by L

“The big question is this: What will we do with the 2000 ISIS returnees?” Gilles de Kerkhove Gilles de Kerchove d’Ousselghem (born 3 October 1956 in Uccle/Ukkel, Belgium) is a Belgian senior European Union official. Follow us on Twitter: @INTEL_TODAY

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Former Head of Belgian Security Service: “Terrorists Will Hit Brussels Again”

Posted on October 19, 2016 by L

“We must accept to live with the idea that other attacks are likely, that other attacks will happen. The potential actors are already here.” Alain Winants — Former Head of the Belgian State Security Service Today, Alain Winants — Former … Continue reading →

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