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Australia warns of imminent terrorist attack in the Philippines 05.06.2005, 07:10 AM MANILA (AFX) - Australia has warned of the risk of an imminent terrorist attack in the Philippines and urged its citizens to avoid tourist areas. 'We continue to receive reports that terrorists in the region are planning attacks,' said an Australian foreign ministry statement posted on the Australian embassy's website. 'Recent reports suggest that terrorists may be in the final stages of planning an attack. Attacks could occur at any time, anywhere in the Philippines,' the travel advisory said. There was no immediate official reaction from the Philippine government. The warning, posted on the ministry's website, urged Australians in the Philippines to 'exercise extreme caution.' 'Possible terrorist targets include areas known to be frequented by foreigners, including coastal resorts,' it said. It also warned vigilance at 'commercial and public areas known to be frequented by foreigners such as, but not limited to, embassies, expatriate housing complexes, shopping malls, clubs, hotels, restaurants, bars, schools, places of worship, outdoor recreation events and tourist areas.' The advisory also listed infrastructure associated with the government, such as 'public transport, airports, sea ports and public buildings.' The Philippines has witnessed many bombings in recent years linked to Islamic militants from the Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah militant groups, both of which are accused of links to the Al-Qaeda network. Bombs in Manila and the southern Philippines on Feb 14 claimed several lives and a ferry bombing in Manila Bay led to the deaths of more than 100 people last year. 'Australians should avoid travel on ferries unless no other means of travel is available,' said the advisory. cgm-str/pch/swp ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Give underprivileged students the materials they need to learn. Bring education to life by funding a specific classroom project. http://us.click.yahoo.com/FHLuJD/_WnJAA/cUmLAA/TySplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> -------------------------- Want to discuss this topic? Head on over to our discussion list, [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------- Brooks Isoldi, editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.intellnet.org Post message: [email protected] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** FAIR USE NOTICE. This message contains copyrighted material whose use has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. OSINT, as a part of The Intelligence Network, is making it available without profit to OSINT YahooGroups members who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information in their efforts to advance the understanding of intelligence and law enforcement organizations, their activities, methods, techniques, human rights, civil liberties, social justice and other intelligence related issues, for non-profit research and educational purposes only. We believe that this constitutes a 'fair use' of the copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Law. If you wish to use this copyrighted material for purposes of your own that go beyond 'fair use,' you must obtain permission from the copyright owner. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/osint/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
