2016 Balkans terrorism plot

Planned terrorist plots 2016 Balkans terrorism plot Kosovo Macedonia Albania international and state institutions in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia 2016 11 12 yes Terror plot 25 According to Kosovan police, simultaneous attacks planned in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia were thwarted in November 2016.Stanglin Doug 17 November 2016 Kosovo thwarts 'synchronized' Islamic State terror attacks https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/11/17/police-isil-attacks-thwarted-kosovo/94013658/ USA Today News Nineteen people were arrested in Kosovo, and six more in Albania and Macedonia, for a total of twenty five arrests.Dearden Lizzie 17 November 2016 Isis attack on Israeli football team foiled by police at World Cup qualifier in Albania https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/isis-attack-israeli-israel-football-team-police-kosovo-terror-simultaneous-a7422696.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/isis-attack-israeli-israel-football-team-police-kosovo-terror-simultaneous-a7422696.html 2022-05-01 subscription live The Independent World News Explosives, weapons, electronic equipment, and material related to extremist religious groups were seized during the raids following the arrests.Veselinovic Milena 17 November 2016 ISIS attack on Israeli soccer team thwarted, Kosovo police say https://www.cnn.com/2016/11/17/europe/kosovo-terror-plot/ CNN EuropeJune 2018 And then what happened? Were they charged with any crimes? Did they confess? Were they convicted? Were they released the next day? Were all charges dropped? Were the cases thrown out of court? The suspects, planning "synchronized terror attacks," were receiving orders from Islamic State member Lavdrim Muhaxheri.Homeland Security Committee December 2016 Terror Threat Snapshot https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/December-Terror-Threat-Snapshot.pdf The United States House of Representatives 2017-03-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20170430053640/https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/December-Terror-Threat-Snapshot.pdf 2017-04-30 dead Between 4 and 16 November 2016, eighteen Kosovo Albanians and one Macedonian Albanian were arrested suspected of planning terrorist attacks in Kosovo and Albania. They were coordinated by Muhaxheri and fellow IS fighter Ridvan Haqifi. According to the prosecution, the terrorist group planned attacks on international and state institutions, ultimately with the intent to establish an Islamic state. Media reports state that Kosovo government institutions and Serbian Orthodox Church sites were potential targets.Lavdrim Muhaxheri, ISIS Warrior, Remains Threat to Kosovo 18 November 2016 Balkan Insight https://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/lavdrim-muhaxheri-remains-a-threat-for-kosovo-11-17-2016 Among the planned targets were the Israel national football team and their supporters during the Albania–Israel World Cup qualifying match.17 November 2016 ISIS Attack on Israeli National Soccer Team Foiled: Kosovo Cops http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/isis-terror/isis-attack-israeli-national-soccer-team-foiled-kosovo-cops-n685241 NBC News ISIS TerrorSquires Nick Italian police break up alleged jihadist cell that planned to attack Venice's Rialto Bridge https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/30/italian-police-break-alleged-jihadist-cell-planned-attack-venices/ 3 April 2017 The Telegraph 30 March 2017 In February 2017, Albania announced that it would join the counter-Islamic State efforts, and send troops to Iraq. This was Albania's first active involvement in the fighting against ISIS.http://terror-alert.com/news/isis-target-world-cup-qualifier-european-country-reacts-with-fury-to-bomb-and-drone-plot?uid=50609 ISIS target World Cup qualifier: European country reacts with fury to bomb and drone plot WorldAlert 1 March 2017 terror-alert.com 30 March 20171 March 2017 Albanian Defense Minister announces initiative to deploy troops to Iraq http://www.nrttv.com/en/Details.aspx?Jimare=12880 NRT News References 40em Category:2016 in Albania Category:2016 in the Republic of Macedonia Category:2016 in Kosovo Category:Failed terrorist attempts in Europe Category:November 2016 crimes in Europe