Danish intelligence: al-Qaida could grow as IS weakens

[TomSea]

Danish intelligence: al-Qaida could grow as IS weakens
Published: January 12, 2018

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish intelligence officials say al-Qaida "still has ambitions to attack the West," adding that support for the extremist network may increase as the Islamic State group weakens.

Finn Borch Andersen, head of Denmark's Security and Intelligence Service, says al-Qaida's capability primarily lies in North, West and East Africa and in Yemen but the network has also "a significant presence" in Syria that may pose a threat to the West.

Borch Andersen says foreign fighters who have left Syria and Iraq represent "a terror threat" but added access to Europe is "restricted by increased security measures," such as border controls within the European Union.

Read more at: http://www.tampabay.com/danish-intelligence-al-qaida-could-grow-as-is-weakens-ap_world2a122427f92e4b8faad1ce501fe60264

[Fishrrman]

Once more, think back to the story I told about the apple trees in my back yard.

Each year, a new crop of apples which fall and must be cleaned up.

Get rid of one season's bad apples, and next season...?

If you don't want any more apples, what must be done?