Jax49
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CNN reporting operation on going.
Bangladesh - Gunman take 20 foreign hostages
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Why would they release any of the hostages? Did they have anything to actually negotiate?
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cracked up at your brevity!!
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...rant-in-diplomatic-quarter-of-bangladeshi-ca/
[h=1]Dhaka army official says 20 killed in 'Isil' attack on restaurant after commandos rescue 13 hostages[/h]
[h=1]Dhaka army official says 20 killed in 'Isil' attack on restaurant after commandos rescue 13 hostages[/h]
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"Those who could quote the Koran were spared"
The Daily Star in Bangladesh has a chilling account of how hostages were made to recite the Koran. The hostages who could were not harmed - those who couldn't were tortured.
Those who could recite a verse from the Quran were spared, others were tortured, said a rescued hostage of the Gulshan restaurant attack where at least two lawmen were killed.
The others were tortured by the gunmen, said Rezaul Karim, father of Hasnat Karim who was held hostage inside Holey Artisan Bakery in the diplomatic zone for over 10 hours.
They (gunmen) did not behave rough with the Bangladesh nationals, Reazul said quoting his victim son Hasnat. Rather they provided night meals for all Bangladeshis.
The gunmen were doing a background check on religion by asking everyone to recite from the Quran. Those who could recite a verse or two were spared. The others were tortured.
8:44am
'20 killed' in restaurant attack
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...angladeshi-ca/
The Daily Star in Bangladesh has a chilling account of how hostages were made to recite the Koran. The hostages who could were not harmed - those who couldn't were tortured.
Those who could recite a verse from the Quran were spared, others were tortured, said a rescued hostage of the Gulshan restaurant attack where at least two lawmen were killed.
The others were tortured by the gunmen, said Rezaul Karim, father of Hasnat Karim who was held hostage inside Holey Artisan Bakery in the diplomatic zone for over 10 hours.
They (gunmen) did not behave rough with the Bangladesh nationals, Reazul said quoting his victim son Hasnat. Rather they provided night meals for all Bangladeshis.
The gunmen were doing a background check on religion by asking everyone to recite from the Quran. Those who could recite a verse or two were spared. The others were tortured.
8:44am
'20 killed' in restaurant attack
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016...angladeshi-ca/
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Most of the victims were ferociously attacked with sharp weapons, a military spokesman said. A kitchen worker who had escaped said the attackers were armed with pistols, swords and bombs.
The attackers shouted God is great before opening fire and detonating several explosives, he said.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/03/w...p-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
Early on Saturday, the group posted photographs of what it said were the bodies of foreigners killed in the attack.
The continuous denial of the presence of local militant group connections with international terror groups has not been helpful, said Ali Riaz, a professor of political science at Illinois State University and an expert on South Asian politics. What were witnessing cant be small groups coming together. It is clearly a very coordinated attack. If this doesnt convince them to come out of denial, then I dont know what will.
bbm
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Islamist militants shouting "Allahu Akbar" attacked an upscale cafe in the Bangladeshi capital, killing 20 foreigners inside, before police stormed the building on Saturday and rescued 13 hostages, officials said.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-attack-idUSKCN0ZH5HE
bbm This is a perfect example of why I don't trust the nyt.
The attackers shouted God is great before opening fire and detonating several explosives, he said.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/03/w...p-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
Early on Saturday, the group posted photographs of what it said were the bodies of foreigners killed in the attack.
The continuous denial of the presence of local militant group connections with international terror groups has not been helpful, said Ali Riaz, a professor of political science at Illinois State University and an expert on South Asian politics. What were witnessing cant be small groups coming together. It is clearly a very coordinated attack. If this doesnt convince them to come out of denial, then I dont know what will.
bbm
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Islamist militants shouting "Allahu Akbar" attacked an upscale cafe in the Bangladeshi capital, killing 20 foreigners inside, before police stormed the building on Saturday and rescued 13 hostages, officials said.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-bangladesh-attack-idUSKCN0ZH5HE
bbm This is a perfect example of why I don't trust the nyt.
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Hope this is ok to post here.
Israel thwarts attempt to insert language justifying terror in UN resolution
http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Israe...age-justifying-terror-in-UN-resolution-459293
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation attempted to include a section in the 15-page resolution stating that “self-determination and national liberation does not constitute terrorism.”
Israel thwarts attempt to insert language justifying terror in UN resolution
http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Israe...age-justifying-terror-in-UN-resolution-459293
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation attempted to include a section in the 15-page resolution stating that “self-determination and national liberation does not constitute terrorism.”
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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/b...izen-among-20-foreigners-killed-dhaka-n602866
Twenty foreigners, including a U.S. citizen, were killed by six heavily armed militants at an upscale restaurant in the diplomatic quarter of Dhaka early Saturday. The hours-long siege was eventually ended by Bangladeshi forces, officials said.
Sharp weapons were used to kill the victims, with local media reporting that some were beheaded.
Twenty foreigners, including a U.S. citizen, were killed by six heavily armed militants at an upscale restaurant in the diplomatic quarter of Dhaka early Saturday. The hours-long siege was eventually ended by Bangladeshi forces, officials said.
Sharp weapons were used to kill the victims, with local media reporting that some were beheaded.
One of the more interesting articles I have read today:
Savage Attack On Oasis Of Calm In Dhaka Shakes Expat Community
It is not yet clear what broader impact the rampage - which left 20 civilians, two police and six gunmen dead - will have on life and business in Bangladesh.
Reuters
Additional reporting by Rupam Jain, Tommy Wilkes in NEW DELHI and Zeba Siddiqui in MUMBAI; Writing by Tom Lasseter; Editing by Nick Macfie)
07/02/2016 08:10 am ET | Updated 7 hours ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...e-expats_us_5777acace4b09b4c43c0abed?section=
Savage Attack On Oasis Of Calm In Dhaka Shakes Expat Community
It is not yet clear what broader impact the rampage - which left 20 civilians, two police and six gunmen dead - will have on life and business in Bangladesh.
Reuters
Additional reporting by Rupam Jain, Tommy Wilkes in NEW DELHI and Zeba Siddiqui in MUMBAI; Writing by Tom Lasseter; Editing by Nick Macfie)
07/02/2016 08:10 am ET | Updated 7 hours ago
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...e-expats_us_5777acace4b09b4c43c0abed?section=
DHAKA, July 2 (Reuters) - With the Holey Artisan Bakery downstairs and the OKitchen Restaurant upstairs, the Dhaka eatery with large windows looking out at a lush lawn suggested an oasis in an increasingly dangerous city.
That illusion ended at about 9 p.m. on Friday, as gunmen burst through the door of an establishment that sells profiteroles and pizzas to Dhakas elite.
It is an elegant place: diplomats, successful businessmen, and politicians would meet here, said Agnese Barolo, wife of the international affairs adviser to Bangladeshs prime minister.
Business deals were decided, political discussions would take place here.
That illusion ended at about 9 p.m. on Friday, as gunmen burst through the door of an establishment that sells profiteroles and pizzas to Dhakas elite.
It is an elegant place: diplomats, successful businessmen, and politicians would meet here, said Agnese Barolo, wife of the international affairs adviser to Bangladeshs prime minister.
Business deals were decided, political discussions would take place here.
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http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/02/asia/bangladesh-dhaka-shooting/
All the attackers in the deadly assault on a cafe in Dhaka were Bangladeshi citizens, and five of them were militants that police had tried to arrest previously, Police Inspector General Shahidul Hoque told CNN Saturday.
All the attackers in the deadly assault on a cafe in Dhaka were Bangladeshi citizens, and five of them were militants that police had tried to arrest previously, Police Inspector General Shahidul Hoque told CNN Saturday.