Report: Al Qaeda-Linked Group Attempted to Assassinate Dalai Lama

[Logan13]

Yet another example of global terrorism............

Report: Al Qaeda-Linked Group Attempted to Assassinate Dalai Lama
04/05/07
Fox News

Security forces surrounding the Dalai Lama have been increased after reports that an Al Qaeda-linked terror group attempted to assassinate the spiritual leader.

The 72-year-old Tibetan Buddhist has been given a three-tiered security ring to protect him after the assassination attempt by Lashkar-e-Toiba surfaced, reported The Australian newspaper.

All those who come close to the exiled Tibetan chief, who lives in the Himalayan foothills, will be watched closely by trained Tibetan security guards as well as heavily armed deployments of Indian police.

All visitors are now being body-searched before being allowed to approach the Dalai Lama, who is scheduled to make a widely anticipated visit to parts of Australia in June, before which he will visit the U.S.

In a recent document, Usama bin Laden reportedly denounced "pagan Buddhism" as part of his broad attack against anything not Islamic.

[alphaman]

Yet another example of global terrorism............

Report: Al Qaeda-Linked Group Attempted to Assassinate Dalai Lama
04/05/07
Fox News

Security forces surrounding the Dalai Lama have been increased after reports that an Al Qaeda-linked terror group attempted to assassinate the spiritual leader.

The 72-year-old Tibetan Buddhist has been given a three-tiered security ring to protect him after the assassination attempt by Lashkar-e-Toiba surfaced, reported The Australian newspaper.

All those who come close to the exiled Tibetan chief, who lives in the Himalayan foothills, will be watched closely by trained Tibetan security guards as well as heavily armed deployments of Indian police.

All visitors are now being body-searched before being allowed to approach the Dalai Lama, who is scheduled to make a widely anticipated visit to parts of Australia in June, before which he will visit the U.S.

In a recent document, Usama bin Laden reportedly denounced "pagan Buddhism" as part of his broad attack against anything not Islamic.

Liberal genius on AR:

"Oh, this is probably just because Tibet is occupying land in the mid..... uh .. wait... They're probably oppressing Palesti.... uh......"

[Vinlander]

You're trusting news reports from FOX about terrorism? That's like trusting your Commissar's opinion on your neighbor being capitalist swine.

[alphaman]

You're trusting news reports from FOX about terrorism?

[Vinlander]

What is the name of this "al Qaeda-linked terror group?" Under whom do they operate? What are their demands? Goals? Or are they just paper targets that run around blowing themselves up for fun?

[alphaman]

What is the name of this "al Qaeda-linked terror group?" Under whom do they operate? What are their demands? Goals? Or are they just paper targets that run around blowing themselves up for fun?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lashkar-e-Toiba

[lex57]

here is even a bigger news flash everyone. al-qaeda wants to kill everyone...... this just in. why is this even news?

[alphaman]

here is even a bigger news flash everyone. al-qaeda wants to kill everyone...... this just in. why is this even news?

Stick around here for a bit and you'll see.....

[Logan13]

here is even a bigger news flash everyone. al-qaeda wants to kill everyone...... this just in. why is this even news?

Because, unfortunately, many do not wish to believe this.

[Logan13]

Ahh, say it isn't so.............
Allegations Plague Peace Group That Sponsors War Protests in Crawford, Texas
AP
04/07/07
CRAWFORD, Texas — With allegations of money mismanagement, threats of court action and some members leaving, a group that has sponsored war protests in President Bush's adopted hometown has been anything but peaceful.

The Crawford Peace House recently lost its corporate charter with the state, and a former member who now has rights to the name is threatening legal action because the group continues operating.

Sara L. Oliver and some others are calling for a state investigation as to why only $14,700 is now in its bank account, saying tens of thousands donated during Cindy Sheehan's 2005 war protest are unaccounted for.

"There are people who have said, `Don't say anything because you'll hurt the peace movement,"' Oliver said. "But if the peace movement isn't pure and transparent and holy as it can be at its heart, then it's just like George Bush: lying, thieving, conniving, backstabbing bastards."

John Wolf, who co-founded the Crawford Peace House in 2003 in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom white-clapboard house just across the railroad tracks from downtown, denied allegations of wrongdoing. He said the claims were by only a few people and would not hurt the work of the Crawford Peace House, which is planning a fourth anniversary celebration Sunday.

He said the Peace House has an accountant and has kept diligent records, which soon will be posted in its Web site. He said most of the $285,000 raised in 2005 was spent on food, van and bus rentals, gas and a large tent for the rallies at several events.

"All of this money was given to us to take care of people who came here, and that's what we did," Wolf said Friday. "If somebody has fantasies, I can't affect that."

The Crawford Peace House bank account had only $3 in early August 2005, but Sheehan's monthlong vigil in ditches off the road leading to Bush's ranch brought thousands of people and donations from across the country. Because the rural campsite was small, most protesters spent much of their time at the Peace House, which also became headquarters for Sheehan, whose son died in Iraq in 2004.

Wolf said he plans to turn in the franchise tax report next week — nearly a year late — to the Texas Comptroller's Office to regain the Peace House's corporate charter. The report was not filed sooner because the house's volunteer director was overwhelmed with other tasks and was confused about whether the paperwork had to be filed if no taxes were owed, he said.

Losing a corporate charter means the board members themselves are liable for any debts the entity might owe, the comptroller's office said.

Wolf said the Texas Secretary of State's Office made a mistake last month in allowing Oliver to file documents forming a nonprofit corporation called the Crawford Peace House.

Wolf said the Crawford Peace House that he co-founded still exists as an unincorporated entity, as well as a religious group, so Oliver is violating state statutes that prevent an organization from having the same or similar name as an existing one.

The Secretary of State's Office was closed Friday for the Easter holiday and no one could be reached for comment.

Wolf said the Peace House also was applying to become a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Oliver, who said she left the group in 2005 after encountering hostility when she tried to help secure grants for it, said she doesn't want to form a counter group. But she said she would allow some current members to use the name, as long as the house director and leaders account for the money and resign.

Sandra Row, another former member, said up to 75 people have left the peace group over concerns about financial issues or hurt feelings. She said in the summer of 2005, she saw buckets of cash donations in the Peace House — some of which went to pay veterinarian bills for the cat living there. But some demonstrators who bought tents, lanterns and other supplies never got reimbursed, she said.

"You'll never know how much money there is because the cash is gone," Row said.

Wolf said he was not there every day but that the Peace House had receipts for all expenses.

Sheehan, whose name is listed on the 2005 franchise tax report as a Crawford Peace House board member, said Friday that she has never been consulted about its financial matters and knew nothing about the current situation.

Sheehan said the matter would not hurt the peace movement or the weekend's activities coinciding with Bush's weekend ranch visit.

About 50 protesters went to Sheehan's original campsite Friday afternoon and then marched about a mile down the winding, two-lane road to demonstrate in a ditch across from the roadblock set up when Bush is at his ranch.

"We do this to save other people's children, so they won't have to go through what we did," Sheehan said.

[Logan13]

You're trusting news reports from FOX about terrorism? That's like trusting your Commissar's opinion on your neighbor being capitalist swine.

There you go Vin, will the democratic underground ease your concerns..? It is just sad, but expected, that the other mainstream press agencies are putting this story on their back pages. They wouldn't want anyone thinking badly about al-quiada, no would they? Remember, it's not al-quaida who is the enemy, its GW Bush..........
http://www.democraticunderground.com...ess=389x577978
Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist group threatens Dalai Lama
Terror group's threat raises Dalai Lama alert

* Bruce Loudon, South Asia correspondent
* April 03, 2007

SECURITY surrounding the Dalai Lama has been tightened after reports of an attempt by the al-Qa'ida-linked terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Toiba to assassinate the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader.
A three-tier security ring has been thrown around the 72-year-old Buddhist head, who lives at Dharamsala, in the Himalayan foothills, Indian police spokesman Prem Lal said.

All those approaching the exiled Tibetan chief will be closely watched by highly trained Tibetan security guards as well as heavily armed deployments of Indian police.

Visitors are being body-searched before being allowed to approach him.

The Dalai Lama is scheduled to make a widely anticipated 11-day visit to cities and regional centres across Australia in early June, making both free and ticketed appearances at public lectures, blessings and teaching sessions. Before that, he will visit the US.

Superintendent Lal said police had been alerted by central intelligence agencies to the reported plot by Lashkar-e-Toiba to kill the Dalai Lama "on the directions of a foreign organisation", which he declined to name, but is assumed to be al-Qa'ida.

In a recent document, Osama bin Laden denounced "pagan Buddhism" as part of his general attack on anything not Islamic.

[singern]

I would pay allot of money to see the Dalai Lama kick Bin Laden's ass in a cage match. Followed by the Ayatollah against the Pope.

[alphaman]

I would pay allot of money to see the Dalai Lama kick Bin Laden's ass in a cage match.

He would probably bust out some Hop Gar Kung-Fu on him! Awesome.