Prince Abdullah admits harbouring Saudi terrorists

From Arab News

So, Abdullah admits he has allowed the terrorist to operate in Saudi Arabia and now he wants to close the barn door. Is it too late? Time will tell.

JEDDAH, 16 June 2004 — Crown Prince Abdullah yesterday warned that the Kingdom’s patience with terrorists was running out and insisted authorities are up to dealing with the criminals.

He warned there could be no compromise in defending Islam and Saudi Arabia and protecting foreigners in the Kingdom and said scholars and clerics must do more to fight extremism.

Addressing participants in the Third National Dialogue Forum on women’s issues in Madinah, Prince Abdullah said here the coming days would bring good news in the fight against terrorism. His comments were broadcast live on Saudi television.


Interesting comment.

“As you know, these despicable incidents were being committed by the sons of this country. As a brother and citizen I must say I am appalled and sickened by what happened,” he said.

So, it is not the Zionist after all, eh Abdullah?

But he vowed the Kingdom “is capable of doing more than it has done. For the sake of mercy toward the errant group, we maintained patience and refrained from doing certain things that I cannot disclose now. We have been patient all this time... but our patience has limits,” the crown prince said.

Now the terrorists were also targeting “the security men, who are your sons and brothers, and have committed very shameful acts. It pains me to say that these individuals hail from this country, which is known for its adherence to Islamic teachings and for its commitment to meeting its obligations toward its people and the Muslim and Arab nation.”

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He urged Saudi scholars, clerics and intellectuals to put more effort into countering the wave of terror, reiterating that those who maintain silence about what is happening would be considered complicit with terrorists.

What a startling turnaround! Let me get this straight. Abdullah now admits the terrorists are Saudis, the Kingdom has allowed them to operate in Saudi, the Saudis have not done all they can to stop them, he now calls on the clerics to stop preaching Jihad and tells them that if they don't they are "complicit with terrorists". Why isn't this headline news all over the world?
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