K.S. Rajan (18 Jan 2015)
"TOM HORN"


 
 
22 Terror Camps In US. Groups Are Flying Under Radar As Congress Looks Other Way
Last week’s brazen attack by a “home-grown” terrorist cell in France that targeted the staff of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has drawn renewed interest in potential cells operating inside the United States. And there are many. The FBI is aware of at least 22 paramilitary Islamic communes in the U.S., operated by the shadowy Pakistan-based group Jamaat al-Fuqra and its main U.S. front group, Muslims of America Inc.With U.S. headquarters in Islamberg, New York, the group headed by Pakistani cleric Sheikh Mubarak Ali Gilani operates communes in mostly remote areas of California, Georgia, South Carolina, New York, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, Michigan, Tennessee and other states. The FBI describes the MOA compound in Texas, called Mahmoudberg, as an enclave and “communal living site.” Located in Brazoria County along County Road 3 near Sweeny, Texas, it was discovered a couple of years ago by the FBI through a tip from an informant in New York.
Security Tightened As Terror Sleeper Cells Activated; Many More Terrorists Coming, Charlie Hebdo Gunman Warned Before Death
France has told law enforcement officers to remain alert and armed all the time, as terror groups have allegedly activated sleeper cells in the country. The gunman involved in a deadly standoff at a kosher market in eastern Paris is also believed to have told hostages before being killed that "more and more" militants are now going to come. Authorities have asked French officers to remove their social media presence and be ready with weapons due to the activation of sleeper cells over the last 24 hours in the country, according to CNN. Hostages at the kosher market also heard gunman Ahmedy Coulibaly – before he was killed by forces Friday – speaking on phone with unknown people discussing targeting of police officers in France, says another report by the news channel. Coulibaly had also told hostages that "militants are going to come. There are going to be more and more."
Are 'Mass Casualty Attacks Against The West' Coming? 
Britain's security chief is warning that al Qaeda is planning "mass casualty attacks against the West."  Andrew Parker states: "My sharpest concern as director-general of MI5 is the growing gap between the increasingly challenging threat and the decreasing availability of capacities to address it."  More people than ever before share his concern today. Last night, French officials mobilized 10,000 additional troops to boost security in their country.  In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attacks, an estimated 3.7 million people (including 40 world leaders) took to the streets to show solidarity with the victims.  The Obama administration has announced that it will host a Summit on Countering Violent Extremism next month.  German leaders are asking if Muslims want to or are capable of integrating into their society.  Many Jews in France are worried for their safety. Who is responsible for the escalating terrorism we face?