Maritime terrorism: The threat in context

Article Abstract:

Fears of global maritime terrorism are increasing but practical difficulties and an absence of required skills on the part of the potential terrorists make such a threat remote. Also the largely unregulated waters of the world are a haven for transporting terrorists and their arms and it is unlikely that they would want to destroy their maritime highway by indulging in violent activity.

Access to the sea (International law)

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Spanish police arrest six more bombing suspects

Article Abstract:

Six more arrests were made in early February 2005 as Spanish police continued their investigation into the 11 March 2004 train bombings in Madrid, which left 191 people dead and another 1,500 injured. Among those arrested was Youssef Belhadj who allegedly claimed responsibility for the attack on behalf of Al-Qaeda and four other members of the same Moroccan family living in Spain.

France, Bombings, Madrid Train Station Bombings, 2004

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Kuwait detains 'jihadists'

Article Abstract:

The detaining of jihadists by Kuwait has raised concerns that the violence in Iraq might find its way into the otherwise peaceful Emirates. The officials have claimed that the detainees possessed arms and maps that indicated plans to attack the US troops both in Iraq and Kuwait.

Iraq, Kuwait, Islamic militants

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