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INTERPOL Says Quran Burning in Florida a Global Threat

by Amy Judd | September 9, 2010 at 08:37 am

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INTERPOL Has Released a Global Alert Over the Proposed Quran Burning in Florida on September 11

The world's police organization released this alert stating that if the Quran burning by Terry Jones and the Dove World Outreach Center goes ahead then "there is a strong likelihood that violent attacks on innocent people would follow."

INTERPOL was contacted by Pakistan's Minister of the Interior Rehman Malik, who wanted the organization to warn their 188 member countries of an increased terrorist threat.

“One of INTERPOL’s primary functions is to prevent crime, and given that we have been made aware of a significant threat to public safety – an assessment which we share – it is our duty to ensure that we pass this information on to law enforcement agencies around the globe so that they can take appropriate measures,” said INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble.

Florida Pastor Terry Jones and the Dove World Outreach Center say they plan to continue with the proposed book burning despite repeated calls to cancel the event.

Hilary Clinton has called the event 'disgraceful', while President Obama has stated that 'serious violence' could break out in places like Pakistan or Afghanistan as a result of this book burning.

"This could increase the recruitment of individuals who'd be willing to blow themselves up in American cities, or European cities."

INTERPOL stated that September 11 should be a day when the world comes together to prevent terrorism, and should not be a day when any person, "especially an American" should engage in any act that will "give terrorists propaganda".

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YankeeJim

at 09:24 on September 9th, 2010

This is a very significant development. I would think that "burning the Quran" would be considered a hate crime and prohibited by US law. Eric Holder had better make a declaration on this fast.

mweberb (not verified)

at 12:14 on September 9th, 2010

I agree with YankeeJim. This really is a "hate crime" and even threatening/planning such a crime should be prohibited and this Jones guy should be charged and stopped.

arichard (not verified)

at 04:51 on September 10th, 2010

I agree with YankeeJim. This is obviously a hate crime and should be delt with as such. Also, Mr. Jones by all appearances is inciting riots globally which is a crime. I do hope the authorities will take Mr. Jones into custody soon before any futher and irrevocable harm is done.