SARAJEVO SARAJEVO, Oct 22 (Hina) - The American and British embassies in Sarajevo have resumed regular work as of Monday morning, while police and intelligence services have directed their investigations into terrorist threats towards
an "Algerian connection". The two embassies in Bosnia-Herzegovina were closed down on October 17 because of, as they explained, credible threats to security. The US Embassy in Sarajevo confirmed to Hina that the security situation was now favourable based on its continuous assessments. A statement issued by the British Embassy applauded the effective measures undertaken by the authorities in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the fight against terrorism, and expressed gratitude for assistance in solving the security issues. The Bosnian Federation Interior Ministry said several days ago that two persons suspected of being connected with terrorism were arrested in Sarajevo. The identities of the two people were not
SARAJEVO, Oct 22 (Hina) - The American and British embassies in
Sarajevo have resumed regular work as of Monday morning, while
police and intelligence services have directed their
investigations into terrorist threats towards an "Algerian
connection".
The two embassies in Bosnia-Herzegovina were closed down on October
17 because of, as they explained, credible threats to security.
The US Embassy in Sarajevo confirmed to Hina that the security
situation was now favourable based on its continuous assessments.
A statement issued by the British Embassy applauded the effective
measures undertaken by the authorities in Bosnia-Herzegovina in
the fight against terrorism, and expressed gratitude for
assistance in solving the security issues.
The Bosnian Federation Interior Ministry said several days ago that
two persons suspected of being connected with terrorism were
arrested in Sarajevo. The identities of the two people were not
officially confirmed, but Sarajevo media reported they could be
Algerians Saber Lahmar and Mustafa Alkadir.
According to unconfirmed information, the two made threatening
telephone calls, after which the embassies in Sarajevo were shut
down.
Deputy Interior Minister Tomislav Limov said five Algerians were
arrested, allegedly members of "a very dangerous group", and have
been sent into detention for 30 days.
All five are presumed to also have Bosnian citizenship, but this was
only confirmed with Mustafa Alkadir who received Bosnian
citizenship in 1995, and Saber Lahmar.
Alkadir worked with a humanitarian organisation "Taibah
International" financed by a Saudi aid committee.
Saver Lahmar was in the past sentenced to five years and eight
months in prison for various felonies, but was released earlier
after being pardoned for unexplained reasons by the former Bosnian
Federation president, Ejup Ganic.
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