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July 7, 2005
Terror
There have been reports of a number of explosions on London buses and underground trains. Initial reports blamed a power surge for the initial tube problems, although apparently the power company concerned has stated that they did not experience any such issues. BBC - Several hurt in Tube 'explosion'Several people have been injured after explosions blamed on a power surge led to the whole London Underground network being closed down until further notice.
British Transport Police said some of the power surges had caused explosions.
Police have confirmed an explosion on a bus in Tavistock Square.
There could be any number of people or groups responsible, given the timing of the incidents falling during the G8 summit and the day after the announcement that London will host the 2012 Olympics. It could be anti-globalisation protestors, terrorists or even disgruntled French Olympic campaigners.
Unfortunatly, this will undoubtedly be used by the Government to further the cause of ID cards.
I suggest checking the BBC and London-based blogs for more information as it come available.
UPDATE 11:05 - Bus explosion confirmed. BBC - Several injured in London blasts
UPDATE 13:02 - European group with links to Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility. Live blogging from Perfect, Nosemonkey and Tim Worstall
UPDATE 13:17 - The statement published on http:www.qal3ati.com, a website often used by Al Qaeda (translation and link from Back to Iraq)
Jamaat al-Tandheem Al-Sierri (secret organization group)
Organization of Qaeda't al-Jihad in Europe
In the name of God the most merciful...
Rejoice the nation of Islam, rejoice nation of Arabs, the time of revenge has come for the crusaders' Zionist British government.
As retaliation for the massacres which the British commit in Iraq and Afghanistan, the mujahideen have successfully done it this time in London.
And this is Britain now burning from fear and panic from the north to the south, from the east to the west.
We have warned the brutish governments and British nation many times.
And here we are, we have done what we have promised. We have done a military operation after heavy work and planning, which the mujahideen have done, and it has taken a long time to ensure the success of this operation.
And we still warn the government of Denmark and Italy, all the crusader governments, that they will have the same punishment if they do not pull their forces out of Iraq and Afghanistan.
So beware.
Thursday 7/7/2005
Jamaat al-Tandheem Al-Sierri (secret organization group)
Organization of al Qaeda't al-Jihad in Europe.
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Posted by Clive on July 7, 2005 10:28 AM in the category Old Stuff