NATO commander in Bosnia warns against terrorists

NATO commander in Bosnia warns against terrorists
Kuwait News Agency - October 1, 2005

SARAJEVO, Oct 1 (KUNA) -- Commander of Nato forces in Bosnia General Louise Weber said Saturday there were 10 activists who belonged to "Islamic terrorist organizations" living in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Weber, quoted by the Sarajevo radio, said the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (Nato) forces were closely following these activists.

He said the 10 activists were "a sleeping cell," which would awaken when it is needed. Weber underlined need of coordination with the local Bosnian police to capture terrorists.

But the General ruled out the cell would carry out terrorist actions inside Bosnia because the system of security and protection in the Balkan state was sophisticated and accurate, in addition to a high-level of coordination between the Bosnian police, the Europe Force (EUFOR), the Nato forces and International police.

Nato forces here cracked down on dozens of Islamic charity offices in Bosnia and seized many documents thus triggering their closure because many of these offices were involved in illegal acts. (end) yr.

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