by Guido Olimpio
The danger should not be underestimated nor emphasized by repeating the terrorists’ statements word for word. The risk for major sporting events is chronic, contemplated, foreseen and in fact prevention is now high
The Islamic State invades the fields of the Champion League with the strategy of tension. The faction, through its media channels, has directly threatened the stadiums where the quarter-finals are taking place. Indicated are the Metropolitano and the Bernabeu in Madrid, the Parc de Prince in Paris, the Emirates Stadium in London.
The response from the authorities was immediate with the announcement of a strengthening of security measures, the addition of agents, the intensification of checks and surveillance not only of the plants but also of the access routes and transport systems, the other favorite target of criminals.
The danger should not be underestimated nor emphasized by repeating the terrorists’ statements word for word. The risk for major sporting events – and not only those – is chronic, contemplated, foreseen and in fact prevention is now high. However, the alarm of these hours is influenced by what has happened in recent weeks, with a series of signals picked up by the police.
In Europe there have been attacks and investigations that have underlined a return of the followers of the Caliphate, a presence that has never vanished, also galvanized by strong propaganda via the web. Tensions over the war in the Middle East have rekindled radical forces, including those of elements inspired by the Palestinian struggle. Phenomena reduced but which led to arrests in several countries. Finally, the jihadists were the protagonists of the massacre at the Moscow concert, a ferocious act claimed by the Islamic State which revealed its newfound ability to strike in depth. While attention is reignited on its rib, known as Khorasan, where militants from Central Asia have converged, some of whom have infiltrated the West, with support and accomplices. Training that has its leaders in Afghanistan. The set of these pieces confirms a mosaic where lone wolves converge, simply inspired killers without having organic contact with organizations but also fire groups capable of carrying out large-scale attacks.
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April 9, 2024 (modified April 9, 2024 | 8:22 pm)
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