British man reportedly stopped in Africa while attempting to join terrorist grou

A British man has been detained in Mauritania amid reports that he was trying to join up with an Islamic terror group in the Sahara desert.

The man was found attempting to cross the Sahara desert on foot
The Foreign Office (FCO) said they are investigating reports that a British national had been detained in the African country.
The man was allegedly held on the border between Mauritania and Mali as he attempted to cross the vast Sahara desert on foot to join up with terrorists linked to al Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM).
An FCO spokeswoman said: "We are aware of reports of the detention of a British National in Mauritania and are seeking further information."
Islamists have seized control of northern Mali, including the ancient desert city of Timbuktu.
They have imposed Sharia law, carried out public executions, stoned to death a couple accused of adultery and destroyed mausoleums listed as world heritage sites.
In one case a 15-year-old girl received 60 lashes after the Ansar Dine extremists convicted her of speaking to men on the street.
British banker Stephen McGown was reportedly kidnapped by Islamists in Timbuktu in November 2011 and is still being held hostage.
The extremists are demanding the release of radical preacher Abu Qatada in return for the release of Mr McGown, according to reports.
This month, the UN Security Council approved an African-led military operation to oust the Islamists in northern Mali.
The country was plunged into turmoil in March after a coup in the capital of Bamako created a security vacuum.
The plan could see more than 3,000 soldiers deployed in Mali for a year.

Posted: at 29-12-2012 06:28 PM (11 years ago) | Hero

Them try

Posted: at 29-12-2012 09:19 PM (11 years ago) | Hero

Dont be too quick to judge. He's probably a journalist planning to conduct an interview with the terrorists. 

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Posted: at 29-12-2012 10:32 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nawao journalist without equipments abi?

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Posted: at 30-12-2012 06:06 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Thank God

Posted: at 30-12-2012 10:26 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac

biro and jotting pad enough na

Posted: at 31-12-2012 09:30 AM (11 years ago) | Grande Master

 

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Posted: at 15-04-2013 04:01 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

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Posted: at 15-04-2013 07:06 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Good

Posted: at 16-04-2013 03:53 AM (11 years ago) | Hero

Posted: at 25-04-2013 07:17 AM (10 years ago) | Hero