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Saudi Arabia on fighting Al Qaeda.
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STATEMENT FROM PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE
ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA
ADEL AL-JUBEIR, FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADVISOR
TO THE CROWN PRINCE
[Washington, DC] -- One month ago today, Al-Qaeda terrorists struck Riyadh homes, killing and injuring Saudis, Americans, Jordanians, Lebanese and people of other nationalities - innocent people who were living together in peace. But the real target of the bombings was the U.S./Saudi relationship. Bin Laden thought that this attack would tear apart the relationship and start what he has wanted from the very beginning - an open conflict between the United States and the Middle East. But he miscalculated.
May 12 was a turning point for Saudi Arabia. The repercussions of the bombings have galvanized our people in the war against terrorism, and have mobilized public opinion against extremism.
Al-Qaeda wants to drive Saudi Arabia back to the dark ages. We have chosen progress and modernity. And we are now fighting to protect our future.
In just 30 days, the Al-Qaeda organization that perpetrated the May 12 bombings has suffered major setbacks in Saudi Arabia. Recent anti-terrorism actions, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, have rounded up and questioned scores of suspects and arrested more than 25 individuals in connection with the Riyadh bombings.
We are also targeting those who encourage extremism and incite others to hate.
Three clerics who preached hatred and intolerance have been arrested. Hundreds of imams who have violated prohibitions against the preaching of intolerance have been removed from their positions and more than 1,000 have been suspended and referred to educational programs.
We are arresting and detaining those who constitute a potential terrorist threat:
More than 1,000 individuals have been questioned. More than 300 terrorist suspects have been arrested. And almost 100 are now awaiting trial.
We are engaging other countries to locate and extradite Al-Qaeda operatives that may be hiding in those countries.
Saudi Arabia has closed the door on terrorist financing and money laundering:
New regulations to prevent charities from giving money outside the Kingdom without strict controls and oversight have been adopted and implemented.
All charities must now abide by new banking controls and procedures.
The Kingdom has upgraded its Financial Intelligence Unit.
We are working on improving our educational system to provide our young people with a world-class education.
A national study of our school curriculum by the Ministry of Education has been accelerated. Very recently, experts from around the world were brought to Saudi Arabia to offer recommendations. We are acting on those proposals and we already have two pilot programs in Jeddah and Riyadh that, if successful, could be rolled out nationally.
We are building our long-term counter-terrorism capabilities:
A new U.S/Saudi team has been organized from across law enforcement and intelligence agencies. This team will work side-by-side to share "real time" intelligence and conduct joint operations.
Saudi Arabia is also working closely with other countries intensifying counter terrorism cooperation.
We have redeployed Special Forces to enhance security and counter-terrorism.
Al-Qaeda will find it increasingly difficult to find safe harbor inside Saudi Arabia. Every day, our television news and newspapers are broadcasting information about the investigation, posting pictures of the most wanted criminals and calling on the population to support this fight. Our religious leaders and government officials continue to condemn the terrorists and the terrorist acts in the strongest terms possible. This is no longer simply a matter of government law enforcement. Our people are angry, they want retribution, they want action, they want peace and security - and they will get it.
We admit that our country has a long way to go. But we have also come a long way. Last month, we received a massive jolt. Our people, our government and our religious establishment will not cave in to those that would do us harm. And we will not turn back the clock on the progress we have made. Concrete actions are being taken and more are coming.
ROYAL EMBASSY OF SAUDI ARABIA
ADEL AL-JUBEIR, FOREIGN AFFAIRS ADVISOR
TO THE CROWN PRINCE
[Washington, DC] -- One month ago today, Al-Qaeda terrorists struck Riyadh homes, killing and injuring Saudis, Americans, Jordanians, Lebanese and people of other nationalities - innocent people who were living together in peace. But the real target of the bombings was the U.S./Saudi relationship. Bin Laden thought that this attack would tear apart the relationship and start what he has wanted from the very beginning - an open conflict between the United States and the Middle East. But he miscalculated.
May 12 was a turning point for Saudi Arabia. The repercussions of the bombings have galvanized our people in the war against terrorism, and have mobilized public opinion against extremism.
Al-Qaeda wants to drive Saudi Arabia back to the dark ages. We have chosen progress and modernity. And we are now fighting to protect our future.
In just 30 days, the Al-Qaeda organization that perpetrated the May 12 bombings has suffered major setbacks in Saudi Arabia. Recent anti-terrorism actions, in cooperation with U.S. authorities, have rounded up and questioned scores of suspects and arrested more than 25 individuals in connection with the Riyadh bombings.
We are also targeting those who encourage extremism and incite others to hate.
Three clerics who preached hatred and intolerance have been arrested. Hundreds of imams who have violated prohibitions against the preaching of intolerance have been removed from their positions and more than 1,000 have been suspended and referred to educational programs.
We are arresting and detaining those who constitute a potential terrorist threat:
More than 1,000 individuals have been questioned. More than 300 terrorist suspects have been arrested. And almost 100 are now awaiting trial.
We are engaging other countries to locate and extradite Al-Qaeda operatives that may be hiding in those countries.
Saudi Arabia has closed the door on terrorist financing and money laundering:
New regulations to prevent charities from giving money outside the Kingdom without strict controls and oversight have been adopted and implemented.
All charities must now abide by new banking controls and procedures.
The Kingdom has upgraded its Financial Intelligence Unit.
We are working on improving our educational system to provide our young people with a world-class education.
A national study of our school curriculum by the Ministry of Education has been accelerated. Very recently, experts from around the world were brought to Saudi Arabia to offer recommendations. We are acting on those proposals and we already have two pilot programs in Jeddah and Riyadh that, if successful, could be rolled out nationally.
We are building our long-term counter-terrorism capabilities:
A new U.S/Saudi team has been organized from across law enforcement and intelligence agencies. This team will work side-by-side to share "real time" intelligence and conduct joint operations.
Saudi Arabia is also working closely with other countries intensifying counter terrorism cooperation.
We have redeployed Special Forces to enhance security and counter-terrorism.
Al-Qaeda will find it increasingly difficult to find safe harbor inside Saudi Arabia. Every day, our television news and newspapers are broadcasting information about the investigation, posting pictures of the most wanted criminals and calling on the population to support this fight. Our religious leaders and government officials continue to condemn the terrorists and the terrorist acts in the strongest terms possible. This is no longer simply a matter of government law enforcement. Our people are angry, they want retribution, they want action, they want peace and security - and they will get it.
We admit that our country has a long way to go. But we have also come a long way. Last month, we received a massive jolt. Our people, our government and our religious establishment will not cave in to those that would do us harm. And we will not turn back the clock on the progress we have made. Concrete actions are being taken and more are coming.
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In years to come youll probably be posting articles about how we have to invade Saudi Arabia if they fall out of Bush's favour, and our current free flowing arms sales to them dont seem to alarm you or inspire you to scrutinise just whom Bush and co are colluding with to advance their corrupt agenda.
Seems Bush's propaganda machine has done what its intended to do as far as you are concerned. Just say "Al Qaeda" and we can ignore anything else. :rolleyes: