Second terrorist suspect held in custody, Peters claims.

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has named an Algerian he claims is being held in custody as a suspected terrorist. In Parliament yesterday, he named the man as Salah Eddine Bouta, aged 22. If Mr Peters is correct, Bouta is the second suspected Algerian terrorist to be detained by New Zealand authorities – although… Continue reading Second terrorist suspect held in custody, Peters claims.

Kuwait-based group on Clark’s list of terrorist entities

Kuwait-based Lajnat Al Daawa Al Islamiya (LDI) was yesterday listed as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act. Seventeen individuals were also listed as terrorists by Prime Minister Helen Clark, following a decision by the United Nations Security Council to list them and LDI. The listing in New Zealand will take effect immediately for… Continue reading Kuwait-based group on Clark’s list of terrorist entities