February 2011 Security News

Security Council stresses need for due process in Al-Qaida sanctions regime UN News Centre 28 Feb 2011 -- UN sanctions regime against Taliban or Al-Qaida an essential tool in fighting terrorism.
General Dynamics Awarded $78 Million Cyber Operations Contract by U.S. Navy General Dynamics 28 Feb 2011 -- General Dynamics has been awarded a $78.4 million multiple-award, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Navy to examine the science, architecture, engineering, functionality, interface and interoperability of cyberspace systems at the tactical, operational and strategic levels. The contract was awarded by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif.
Berlin issues travel alert for Yemen amid political unrest IRNA 28 Feb 2011 -- The Germany foreign ministry issued a travel warning for Yemen in the wake of the deteriorating security situation in that Arab country.
Mexico Arrests Drug Boss Linked to US Agent's Death VOA 28 Feb 2011 -- Mexico's military has arrested the alleged regional head of the Zetas drug cartel in connection with murder of a US agent.
Russian Interior Ministry to step up fight against terrorism RIA Novosti 28 Feb 2011 -- Russia's Interior Ministry has to step up efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and extremism.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 28 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Iranian Cyber Army Hacks into VOA Website KCNA 27 Feb 2011 -- The Iranian Cyber Army hacked into the website of the Voice of America, replacing its homepage with a message to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Guinea-Bissau needs to do more to fight trans-national drug trade, says UN envoy UN News Centre 25 Feb 2011 -- Guinea-Bissau still has a long way to go in fighting impunity, drug trafficking, organized crime, and other “remaining triggers of instability” in a country that has for years been dogged by war, coups, coup attempts and assassinations, a senior United Nations official warned today.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 25 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Libyan Minister Accuses Gadhafi of Lockerbie Attack VOA 24 Feb 2011 -- Libya's former justice minister, who has resigned following the government's crackdown on protestors there, says the country's leader Moammar Gadhafi personally ordered the Lockerbie plane bombing in 1988. Mr. Gadhafi has always denied that he knew of the plans to carry out the attack. The claim has reignited the debate over whether Western countries were too quick to welcome Mr. Gadhafi back into the international community.
Qaddafi Blames Al-Qaeda For Violence In Western Libya RFE/RL 24 Feb 2011 -- Libya's embattled ruler Muammar Qaddafi has called on the people of Zawiya to stop fighting - saying violence in the city was caused by youths who are "stoned on drugs" and taking orders from Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
Virginia Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Providing Material Support and Encouraging Violent Jihadists to Kill U.S. Citizens US DoJ 24 Feb 2011 -- Zachary Adam Chesser, 21, of Fairfax County, Va., was sentenced today to 25 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for communicating threats against the writers of the South Park television show, soliciting violent jihadists to desensitize law enforcement, and attempting to provide material support to Al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Mexico Criticizes US Coordination in Drug War VOA 23 Feb 2011 -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon has rejected accusations that a lack of coordination in Mexico is undermining the fight against drug cartels, saying rivalry within U.S. intelligence agencies is to blame.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Indian High Court upholds Kasab's death penalty IRNA 22 Feb 2011 -- The Bombay High Court of India confirmed the death penalty to 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, lone terrorist arrested during the Mumbai attack, terming the case as rarest of rare and holding there was 'no scope of reform' of the convict.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Military Commission Panel Sentences Guantanamo Detainee AFPS 18 Feb 2011 -- After deliberating for five and a half hours, a military commission panel today sentenced Sudanese detainee Noor Uthman Muhammed to 14 years of confinement at the detention center here.
DOD Announces Sentence for Detainee Noor Uthman Muhammed DoD 18 Feb 2011 -- The Department of Defense announced today that Noor Uthman Muhammed was sentenced to 14 years in confinement for providing material support to al-Qaeda and conspiracy to provide material support to a terrorist organization and terrorism.
Italian al-Qaida Captive Speaks on Audiotape VOA 18 Feb 2011 -- An Italian woman kidnapped in Algeria in early February has said in an audiotape that she is being held by the North African branch of al-Qaida.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 18 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Testimony Includes Detainee's Statement, Terrorist Training AFPS 17 Feb 2011 -- Testimony in the sentencing of Noor Uthman Muhammed has ranged from a personal statement to details of his training.
US Budget Limits Border Security Resources VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- The shooting of two U.S. border agents in Mexico raises questions about how the US can step up the fight against Mexican drug cartels.
Eagle Vision program garners key award for keen Earth observation AFNS 17 Feb 2011 -- An Electronic Systems Center program has been named the winner of a prestigious award.
CBRNE command zeros in on ever-changing threats Army News 17 Feb 2011 -- Sixth annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High-Yield Explosives Defense Summit underway.
Russia angered by speech of suspected militant in top U.S. university RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- Russia is outraged after a top U.S. university invited a suspected Russian militant, who is on an international wanted list, as a guest speaker for a panel discussion.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Panel Chosen for Sentencing Portion of Detainee Trial AFPS 16 Feb 2011 -- A military commission panel of officers will determine the sentence detainee Noor Uthman Muhammed will serve.
US confirms $50 mln for Ukraine's nuclear security RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- The US has officially confirmed that it will render Ukraine $50 million to support the country's nuclear security program.
Russian, U.S. generals to discuss nuclear terrorism in Lisbon RIA Novosti 16 Feb 2011 -- Russian and U.S. generals will meet in Lisbon in June to discuss cooperation in fighting nuclear terrorism.
Obama Consoles Parents Of Slain Immigration Agent VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has extended his condolences to parents of a US agent who was killed in Mexico.
1 US Immigration Agent Killed, 1 Injured in Mexico Shooting VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has been killed and another shot in the arm and leg during an attack in Mexico.
US Court Sentences Somali Pirate to Nearly 34 Years VOA 16 Feb 2011 -- A U.S. court has sentenced a Somali pirate to 33 years and nine months in prison for his role in the hijacking of an American cargo ship.
Lynn Gains IT Industry's Cybersecurity Perspective AFPS 16 Feb 2011 -- Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III returned yesterday from a two-day cybersecurity-focused trip here that included a keynote speech and meetings with industry leaders.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Detainee Pleads Guilty at Military Commission Hearing DoD 15 Feb 2011
Detainee Pleads Guilty to Supporting Terrorist Organizations AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Accused terrorist training camp instructor Noor Uthman Muhammed pleaded guilty to charges.
FBI and Justice Department Response to NAS Review of Scientific Approaches Used During the Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letters US Dept. of Justice 15 Feb 2011
Dutch High Court Approves Extradition of Somali Man VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- The Dutch Supreme Court has approved the extradition of a Somali man to the United States, where he is wanted on terrorism charges.
US Faces New Terrorism Threat KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said the threat of terrorism against the United States is at its most heightened state since the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Russia to spend $1.6 billion on transport security RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian will spend 46.7 billion rubles by 2014 on a program to ensure transport security.
Moscow metro system to install explosive detectors RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia is stepping up transport security after a suicide bomb attack ripped through Moscow's Domodedovo airport last month.
Moscow airport suicide bomber served in Russian police RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Suicide bomber who blew himself up at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport had earlier served under the Russian Interior Ministry.
Decline in terrorist prosecutions in UK IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The number of people charged, prosecuted and convicted of terrorism offences in the UK has declined in the past four years, government figures show.
Non-whites targeted under terror laws at UK ports IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- An overall majority of people stopped at UK ports and airports under emergency terrorism powers are non-white, according to the first figures of self-defined ethnicity of those detained by police.
Remarks on Cyber at the RSA Conference DoD 15 Feb 2011
Lynn Speaks With Industry Leaders on Cybersecurity AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III is meeting with industry leaders here to discuss best practices in cyberdefense.
Lynn Urges Partnership Against Cyber Threat AFPS 16 Feb 2011 -- Government and industry must work more closely together to counter the growing threat to the nation’s cyber networks.
NORAD Flight Exercise Planned for Washington, D.C. DoD 15 Feb 2011
Border City McAllen, Texas Prospers Despite Mexico Violence VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- A wave of criminal violence is sweeping across northern Mexico, especially in the areas that border the southern U.S. state of Texas.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Trial Resumes For Radical Indonesian Cleric RFE/RL 14 Feb 2011 -- The trial of radical Indonesian cleric Abu Bakir Bashir, alleged leader of militant group Jemaah Islamiah, has resumed in Jakarta.
UN official stresses importance of regional coop in combating terror UN News Centre 14 Feb 2011 -- Head of UNODC: Need to strengthen regional and inter-regional law enforcement coop against terrorism.
South African Charged After Animal Disease Threats VOA 14 Feb 2011 -- The trial in South Africa of a man accused of threatening Britain and the United States with a biological weapon has been postponed.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 14 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Army Reserve Gears Up For Mass Attack Army News 13 Feb 2011 -- Army Reserve Soldiers flooded into the Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center to participate in Vibrant Response.
Intelligence Chief Says al-Qaida Still Greatest Threat AFPS 11 Feb 2011 -- Terrorism –- specifically al-Qaida -– remains the greatest threat to the United States, the director of national intelligence said on Capitol Hill, yesterday.
Chechen militant leader Umarov tied to Domodedovo bombing - Khloponin RIA Novosti 11 Feb 2011 -- Chechen militant leader Doku Umarov has been tied to the terrorist attack in late January at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport, North Caucasus Federal District presidential envoy Alexander Khloponin said on Friday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 11 Feb 2011 [PDF]
General Lauds Guard, Northcom Partnership AFPS 10 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Northern Command depends heavily on the National Guard and is looking for more opportunities to expand that partnership, Northcom’s deputy commander said here recently.
Bomber kills 20 Pakistani soldiers IRNA 10 Feb 2011 -- A bomber Thursday attacked troops at a highly secured parade ground in a northwestern Pakistani city and killed at least 20 soldiers, regional police chief said.
Ban ‘appalled’ by reported use of minor in Pakistan suicide bombing UN News Centre 10 Feb 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is “appalled” by reports that a minor was used to carry out today’s suicide attack on an army recruitment centre in Mardan in north-west Pakistan that led to numerous deaths and injuries, his spokesperson said.
Suicide Blast Targets Pakistani Soldiers VOA 10 Feb 2011 -- A suicide bomber struck a military facility in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 31 soldiers and wounding more than 40 others.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Moscow airport bombing shows serious flaws in Russian intelligence - source RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- An investigation into a deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport has unveiled serious flaws in the work of Russian intelligence, a high-ranking security service source said on Wednesday.
Police identify seven suspects behind Domodedovo bombing RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Investigators have identified seven suspects behind a terrorist attack at Russia's busiest airport in late January, a source in law enforcement agencies said on Wednesday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Feb 2011 [PDF]
House Fails to Extend Parts of Patriot Act in Surprise Vote VOA 08 Feb 2011 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to approve an extension of expiring parts of the USA Patriot Act late Tuesday. In a vote that surprised analysts, a number of Republicans supported by the Tea Party voted with a number of Democrats to block the two-thirds majority needed for extension.
Islamist Rebel Says He Ordered Russian Bombing RFE/RL 08 Feb 2011 -- Islamist rebel leader Doku Umarov has claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide bombing at Moscow's Domodedovo airport last month.
Two Russian intelligence chiefs sacked over Domodedovo blast RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Two senior Russian anti-terrorism officials have been sacked for failing to prevent a deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's busiest airport last month.
Russia ready for anti-terrorism cooperation, Medvedev tells foreign ambassadors RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2011 -- Russia will always be an ally of counties fighting against terrorism, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday.
Russian Security Officials Dismissed Over Airport Bombing VOA 08 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has fired several federal security officers in connection with last month's deadly suicide bombing at Moscow's busy Domodedovo airport.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Muslim Brotherhood Member Denies Group Supports Terrorism VOA 07 Feb 2011 -- A prominent member of Egypt’s officially-banned Muslim Brotherhood has denied speculation the growing influence of his group, due to the ongoing crisis, will create a future haven for terrorists who could launch attacks on Israel and some Western countries.
Report: Former British Government Helped Libya Prepare Appeal VOA 07 Feb 2011 -- Prime Minister David Cameron says the former British government did not disclose the full facts surrounding the release of the only man convicted in the 1988 bombing of a Pan Am plane over Scotland.
UK did 'all it could to secure release of Lockerbie bomber' IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Britain’s previous Labour government did 'all it could' to help Libya secure the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, according to the country’s top civil servant.
Medvedev urges police to step up fight against terrorism RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday the fight against terrorism, as well as efforts to combat extremism, organized crime and corruption were priorities for the country's law enforcement agencies.
UK did 'all it could to secure release of Lockerbie bomber' IRNA 07 Feb 2011 -- Britain’s previous Labour government did 'all it could' to help Libya secure the release of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, according to the country’s top civil servant.
Medvedev urges police to step up fight against terrorism RIA Novosti 07 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday the fight against terrorism, as well as efforts to combat extremism, organized crime and corruption were priorities for the country's law enforcement agencies.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 07 Feb 2011 [PDF]
USS Gary Deploys in Support of Counter Illicit-trafficking NNS 05 Feb 2011 -- Guided-missile frigate, USS Gary (FFG 51) departed San Diego for an independent deployment to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in the Eastern Pacific Ocean Feb. 4.
Guard leaders discuss Contingency Dual Status Commanders concept at JFHQ-NCR Army News 04 Feb 2011 -- National Guard commanders from 13 states visited Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region as part of their Contingency Dual Status Commanders' (CDSC) Conference Feb. 1. Dual status commanders can direct both federal active-duty forces and state National Guard forces in response to domestic incidents.
US, Canada Announce New Joint Border Effort VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper have announced a new joint effort to streamline cross-border trade they say will help both economies and enhance security.
Mauritania Increasing Attacks Against Suspected Terrorists in Mali VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- Mauritania says it is stepping up attacks against al-Qaida-affiliated terrorists across the border in Mali.
Moscow Airport Bomber from Russia's Muslim South VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- Russian news agencies report that the suicide bomber at Moscow's airport was from Ingushetia, one of Russia's three so-called Green Republics.
Somali Axe Attacker Receives 9-Year Sentence VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- A Somali man has been given a nine year jail sentence in Denmark.
Australia Deploys Troops to Help in Storm Recovery VOA 04 Feb 2011 -- Australia deployed 4,000 troops to aid the northeastern state of Queensland recover after a monster category-five cyclone swept through the area.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 04 Feb 2011 [PDF]
"Ticking Time Bomb" Fort Hood Massacre Could Have Been Prevented Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 03 Feb 2011
Suspected organizer of Moscow airport bombing identified RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- The suspected organizer of the suicide attack on Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport has been identified.
Russian Officials: Moscow Suicide Bomber Was on Drugs VOA 03 Feb 2011 -- Russia's top security official says the suicide bomber who killed 36 people at a major Moscow airport was under the influence of drugs.
Putin calls Moscow airport blast 'senseless cruelty' RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- Russian PM Putin has called the deadly terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport an act of "senseless cruelty."
Indiana National Guard Responds to Weather Emergency AFPS 03 Feb 2011 -- Indiana National Guardsmen are just beginning to draw down their forces after more than 1,000 soldiers and airmen responded to severe weather across the state.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Delivers Second UH-60 A-A to L Recapitalization Aircraft for Customs & Border Protection Agency Sikorsky 02 Feb 2011 -- Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today delivered the second UH-60 aircraft that has undergone “A-A” to “L” recapitalization for use by the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency (CBP). Distinguished as the fifth helicopter off the original BLACK HAWK helicopter production line, this fully upgraded UH-60L model will execute national security missions mandated by the CBP.
Death toll in Domodedovo terrorist attack rises to 36 RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2011 -- The number of victims of last week's terrorist attack on Moscow's Domodedovo Airport has risen to 36.
Human Rights Watch Urges India to Prevent Abuses VOA 02 Feb 2011 -- Human Rights Watch has urged India to prevent human rights abuses which it says occur during counterterrorism efforts.
India lodges strong protest with US over unacceptable comment IRNA 02 Feb 2011 -- Indian Government lodged a strong protest with the US Embassy in New Delhi over certain 'unacceptable' comments.
Greek Police Defuse Parcel Bomb at Justice Ministry VOA 02 Feb 2011 -- Greek police say they have defused a parcel bomb that had been sent to the Justice Ministry in Athens.
Guard Response Grows After Massive Storm AFPS 02 Feb 2011 -- About 2,500 National Guard members now are conducting relief and rescue operations in nine of the 30 states affected by the blizzard conditions and severe winter storms.
National Guard Responds to Winter Storm AFPS 02 Feb 2011 -- In response to blizzard conditions and strong winter storms across a third of the country, about 1,100 National Guard members from 11 states have been activated or are on standby.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Feb 2011 [PDF]
Military's Role Unaffected by Terror Alert Change AFPS 01 Feb 2011 -- A new federal warning system that abolishes color-coded terror alerts emphasizes a whole-of-government approach.
Missouri Guard Mobilizes for Storm Support AFPS 01 Feb 2011 -- Four governors have declared states of emergency and one has mobilized his state’s National Guard.
Further study needed on flu shot and narcolepsy link UN News Centre 01 Feb 2011 -- The UN health agency called for further investigation into a possible link between H1N1 flu vaccine and narcolepsy.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Feb 2011 [PDF]

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