Recently four
Swedish nationals will stand trial in Copenhagen in what is being described as
the most serious Islamist terrorist plot in Scandinavia that has ever occurred.
The planned attack, which
counter-terrorism officials in the United States and Scandinavia believe was
directed by al Qaeda operatives in Pakistan was aimed towards Jyllands Posten,
the Copenhagen-based newspaper. This particular newspaper was being targeted
because it was apparently responsible for publishing controversial and cartoons
of the Prophet Mohammed. The four alleged terrorists had a plan to attack the
newspaper via gun, then perform an “execution” of hostages. Western security
services believe this plan was a part of a bigger al Qaeda scheme that was authorized
by Osama bin Laden.
This is yet another example of an unfortunate
terrorist attempt that has occurred based on religious extremist actions. It is
sad that our efforts to stop terrorism in the “War on Terror,” have seemed to
only temporarily squelch al Qaeda plans. The investigators on this event said
the suspicion of this attack began in 2010. It appears that though maybe some
leaders of these kinds of attacks are gone, the feelings behind and what are
causing these plots still remain. I also believe that crime is closely linked
to war especially in terms of terrorism. Hearing also that these plans might have
been a bigger scheme from Osama bin Laden makes me wonder how many other
operations he approved or organized in hiding, and if there are attacks that
have yet to occur. It will be interesting to see how this trial will unfold and
what actions will be taken by the Scandinavian court.
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