Beijing warned of possible terror threat

[Thomas.]

I just went on BBC.co.uk (Like I always do) to have a look at some of the latest news and I found this on the World News page on the site.

Many different countries believe that some people will make terrorist attempts in China this August at the Beijing Olympic games, these are likely believed to be the Tibetans and Al Qaeda (Sourced from BBC News)

Here is the full story:

There is a "real possibility" that the Beijing Olympics will be attacked by terrorists, the head of global police body Interpol has warned.

Speaking in Beijing, Ronald Noble said the Games could give "easy cover" to groups such as al-Qaeda.

He also warned that protesters who have disrupted the Olympic torch relay might also target this summer's Games.

China claims to have foiled several plots to attack the Olympics by Muslim separatists from Xinjiang province.

Mr Noble told a security conference in the Chinese capital: "Based on reports of thwarted plots in the Chinese media, including an attempt to bring down an airliner headed to Beijing, it seems clear that the threat has increased."

It is continued:

He said the unrest in Tibet, and the protests that have followed, had given rise to "additional complications" for the organisers of the Games.

"When thwarted attacks are coupled with the recent violent protests viewed by us all worldwide, prudence requires us to recognise the real possibility that groups and individuals could carry on their protests at the actual Games," he said.

"These activities could range from disruptive behaviour, like blocking major transportation routes or infrastructure or interfering with competitions, to more violent acts like assaulting Olympic officials or athletes or destroying property."

He also said security services must be prepared "for the possibility that al-Qaeda or some other terrorist group will attempt to launch a deadly terrorist attack at these Olympics".

He said the influx of foreigners and the world's media could provide "easy cover" for terrorists and ensure any attack would get global coverage.

Mr Noble added that an Interpol team would be training Chinese officers in crisis management and major event operations before the Games.

This was probably expected to announced on the news sooner or later.

[Slyde]

I have heard a bit about this. I just don't see how everyone is supporting Tibet.

[Thomas.]

I'm not, We in the other countries shouldn't have anything to do with Tibet and China. But the amount of Broadcasting from China and Tibet by the major news channels is unbelievable, We don't want to know about 15 minutes of China (This always happens on BBC News).

[sibraa5]

No surprise, Really...

[Jay_Jay]

yea i think that terrorists would attack the olympic games. no doubt.

[rockstarrem]

No surprise, Really...