Leaked US cables portray worries that Jamaica could become incubator for Islamic extremism

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Leaked US cables portray worries that Jamaica could become incubator for Islamic extremism
By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, May 27, 1:00 PM

KINGSTON, Jamaica — U.S. diplomats have expressed concern that an Islamic cleric convicted of whipping up racial hatred among Muslim converts in Britain might do the same thing in his homeland of Jamaica, according to a leaked cable from the island’s U.S. Embassy.

The dispatch, dated February 2010, warns that that Jamaica could be fertile ground for jihadists because of its underground drug economy, marginalized youth, insufficient security and gang networks in U.S. and British prisons, along with thousands of American tourists.

It says Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal, who was deported back to Jamaica in January 2010, could be a potential catalyst, and it noted that several Jamaican-born men have been involved in terrorism over the last decade.

Another memo says an associate of el-Faisal was suspected of involvement in a previously unreported terror plot in Montego Bay, a tourist center near where el-Faisal now lives. A second associate was allegedly suspected of threats against a cruise ship in nearby Ocho Rios. No details of the alleged schemes were provided in the cables and both U.S. and Jamaican officials declined to comment on them.





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[Lionessa]

1. I feel I should be ashamed, but

my first thought when I read this is...

What does Jamaica have the "we" want. Seems any country that's not cooperating with our misuse of their resources becomes a terrorism target.

[EFerrari]

2. Watch out Jamaica! Here they come. n/t

[fascisthunter]

3. Nice Excuse to fuck with Countries around the World

just spin the globe and place your finger on it, then claim it may be a breeding ground for Islamists. Slippery slope, on purpose.

[XemaSab]

9. For real

Moooooslims and Communiss.

If I was a photoshop guru, I could totally make a map of the world green and red. :P

[Mojorabbit]

15. I was there this year and

the poverty is breathtaking. If they don't want extremists there perhaps a bit of aid to the people would go a long way.

[ixion]

4. Since the US uses this as a precursor to 'liberation' Jamaica ought to be very, very concerned

in my opinion.

[davepc]

5. It's a Commonwealth nation with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state

The US is not about to invade part of the 'British Empire', no matter how nominal that status may be today.

The UK would flip their shit.

[ixion]

11. There is no longer a British Empire

It collapsed under it's own weight. That aside, though, there's reason they're bringing this into play, other than the stated reason, and Jamaica should be alert.

[yurbud]

6. why, did they just discover oil there?

[yurbud]

7. I thought their only religion was Bob Marley and ganja.

[ohnoyoudidnt]

8. That's a religion?

I guess I'm not an atheist.

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[yurbud]

18. you're a rastafarianist

[matt819]

10. Everyone calm down

These sorts of messages are as much cya as anything else. After all, how would you like to be the diplomat who failed to anticipate the growth of Islamic extremism whereever you're located? And with terrorism in the subject line, your reporting is going to be read.

Also, it's a safe bet that every embassy/consulate has been directed to report on such developments, or anticipated developments, or possible developments, or. . . you get the idea. And it's a guarantee that every embassy, consulate, or FBI field office with even a modest Islamic community is going to report along these lines, again in a better safe than sorry mode. After all, do you think "Peaceful Muslims enhance community development efforts" is going to be read with much interest in Washington or in your local newspaper.

[madrchsod]

12. wait a minute..... we have a du member from jamaica.......

i wonder who`s side she`s ON?.........:rofl:

[Kurovski]

17. Comrade M!

:D

[defendandprotect]

13. .. but America has never used "Christianity" to infiltrate/invade other nations ... !!!

[MisterP]

14. I reall Jeane Kirkpatrick saying Jamaica was a Stalinist totalitarian regime that would never step

down and had to be invaded a la Grenada (PM Michael Manley)

[Lydia Leftcoast]

16. See the film "Life and Debt" about the effects of "free" trade on Jamaica

Not a pretty picture, but everyone who still believes the "free" trade mythology needs to see it.

Available on Netflix, both disks and streaming.

[LetTimmySmoke]

19. Is there any oil or natural resources we'd like to exploit in Jamaica?

That would explain the assessment.

[classysassy]

20. Just hemp

for the politicians on capital hill,whiskey,wine and women is not enough for those criminals.