Danger in Casablanca
Oct 31st, 2007, 07:43 PM
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from Celebrity Cruise Lines:
>>Events in Casablanca, however, have caused us to have some lingering concerns regarding safety issues. Because of these concerns, and after extensive input from U.S. government officials, as recently as the last few days, we have decided that the most prudent course of action is to cancel our port call in Casablanca.
This decision is based on our concern for safety of your clients, and that of our crew members. We apologize for this alteration to your clients’ scheduled itinerary, and we thank you and your clients for understanding.>>
>>Events in Casablanca, however, have caused us to have some lingering concerns regarding safety issues. Because of these concerns, and after extensive input from U.S. government officials, as recently as the last few days, we have decided that the most prudent course of action is to cancel our port call in Casablanca.
This decision is based on our concern for safety of your clients, and that of our crew members. We apologize for this alteration to your clients’ scheduled itinerary, and we thank you and your clients for understanding.>>
Nov 1st, 2007, 07:42 AM
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Might this have something to do with the Dept of Homeland Security's recent expression of concern about small boats and terrorism in the US?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...atterror_N.htm
Perhaps they fear terrorism abroad aimed at cruise ships?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...atterror_N.htm
Perhaps they fear terrorism abroad aimed at cruise ships?
Nov 1st, 2007, 08:05 AM
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It probably has to do with the fact that earlier this year American interests in Morocco were targeted. "In March and April 2007, a series of terrorist bombings occurred in Casablanca, two of which simultaneously occurred outside the U.S. Consulate General and the private American Language Center."
Also from Bloomberg News:
"The country (Morocco) has become a logistics and recruitment base for Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda. The activity revives a traditional role played by Morocco long before 9/11, as supplier of foot-soldiers, forged documents and travel facilities for al-Qaeda. The persistence of violent groups is a worry both at home and to Morocco's near neighbors. In the past six years, Morocco has gained a reputation as a prolific source of attacks on civilians both at home and abroad."
Also from Bloomberg News:
"The country (Morocco) has become a logistics and recruitment base for Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda. The activity revives a traditional role played by Morocco long before 9/11, as supplier of foot-soldiers, forged documents and travel facilities for al-Qaeda. The persistence of violent groups is a worry both at home and to Morocco's near neighbors. In the past six years, Morocco has gained a reputation as a prolific source of attacks on civilians both at home and abroad."
Nov 2nd, 2007, 07:08 AM
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To clarify, the American Language Center has nothing to do with America - it is Moroccan owned and operated and its primary function is to teach English to Moroccans. Its not fair (or even accurate) to say that it is an "American interest".
