November 13, 2006
From AllAfrica.com:
Concerns about possible terrorist attacks from Somalia have been raised lately, with the United States warning last week that both Kenya and Ethiopia could be targets of suicide attacks by "extremist elements" from Somalia.Note that 'extremist elements' refer to the fundamentalist Islamic Courts Union which is linked to al-Qaeda and led by Sheik Sharif Shaykh Ahmed. Also note the belief that a porous and expansive border makes a soft target. Hmmm ... imagine that? Kenya should export that particular thought to the U.S.The British minister of State, Dr Kim Howells, who visited Kenya early this month also warned that the threat of terrorism targeting British interests in Kenya was real.
The uncertain situation in Somalia, coupled with a porous and expansive border made Kenya a soft target for terrorists, said Dr Howells, who is in charge of counter-terrorism.
Averaging ten departures daily, cargo flights to Somalia customarily transport sugar, textile, electronics, bottled water, fresh vegetables, butter, milk and miraa (khat). Miraa or khat is an addictive, narcotic drug used extensively in East Africa and a major Kenyan cash crop.
One may presume that the 'extremist elements' in Somalia are fairly glassy-eyed from khat as they traipse through the countryside capturing village after village. With khat shipments halted, it's possible that the Islamists will be drawn toward invading the drug-growing region of northern Kenya, through the porous border, of course.
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Fucking prick.
Posted by: David at November 13, 2006 09:09 PM (vP9gI)
You forgot to mention they also banned watching the World Cup and actually killed several soccer fans who ignored the ban.
Also - most of the khat used in Somalia is grown there. Khat use has traditionally been confined to the regions where khat is grown, because only the fresh leaves have the desired stimulating effects.
P.S. All Muzzies should be destroyed.
Posted by: Max Power at November 13, 2006 10:24 PM (PM8kH)
At 70 shillings to the dollar, Kenya is not about to lose a 1,000,000 a day in drug sales.
Posted by: John Ryan at November 13, 2006 10:34 PM (TcoRJ)
Fucking idiot!
Posted by: jesusland joe at November 13, 2006 11:53 PM (8PoNP)
Are you a fucking moron?
- No.
The Islamic Courts Union are trying to ban khat and ALL narcotics in the area they maintain. As a matter of fact, if you actually did any research, you would see that the ICU is actually pleased with the halt in flights, as it will provide a halt in the shipment of that drug into the war-torn country.
- I did do research and I don't disagree with the ICU's intentions. However, despite intentions, a population that has traditionally used the addictive drug is not going to change overnight.
Your probably the same kind of person that assumes anyone who practices Islam wwants to forcefully convert or kill the entire Earth.
- I don't know what 'same kind of person' you're referring to so I don't know if I meet the criteria.
Fucking prick.
- I agree with your signature closing. Of course, I'd suggest that you don't be so hard on yourself.
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