22 Jul 11: Explosion near Norwegian PM's office

[The Bread Guy]

At least one person was killed in the city centre blast, national broadcaster NRK reports.

The offices of Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg were damaged extensively but he was reportedly unharmed.

At least eight people were injured, local media said. No-one has said they were behind the explosion....

Source:  BBC, 22 Jul 11

Sooooo, Uigurs (again) or linked to indictment of Muslim cleric for death threats?

 

[ballz]

http://www.joe.ie/news-politics/world-affairs/oslo-rocked-by-fatal-bomb-on-government-headquarters-0014304-1

Wow....

 

[R933ex]

New report of a gun battle at a labour party youth camp..
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/blog/2011/jul/22/oslo-explosion-live-coverage

 

[HavokFour]

Prime minister Stoltenberg was supposed to have a speech on the island tomorrow at 11:00 AM.

What the heck is going on over there.

 

[Haletown]

multiple links, including video taken nearby when the bomb went off

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/208715.php

 

[Haletown]

photos, some gruesome

http://www.demotix.com/news/763015/explosion-oslo-government-building-norway

 

[OldSolduer]

photos, some gruesome

http://www.demotix.com/news/763015/explosion-oslo-government-building-norway

I just looked at the photo on this link:

Jesus J Christ!!

Plus some guy shooting at a youth camp?? WTF??

 

[The Bread Guy]

If you want to track the Oslo attacks, here are some links:

European Commission news aggregator
Reuters
Agence France Presse
Google News:  Oslo

 

[brihard]

BBC is now reporting nine, possibly ten dead at the youth camp. Per Norwegian police.

 

[The Bread Guy]

“I was shocked and intensely saddened to learn of the attacks in Oslo and Utøya today.

“We deeply regret the loss of life and injuries resulting from the explosion which occurred today in the government quarters, where the Prime Minister’s Office and other government offices are located.

"We were also horrified to learn that a gunman has opened fire at a youth camp at Utøya.

“Canada condemns these barbarous and senseless acts of violence and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, witnesses and all those affected by these attacks.

“On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I wish to express Canada’s sincere condolences to Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and to the Norwegian people.

“Canada stands with Norway on this tragic day.”

Source:  PM statement, 22 Jul 11

 

[chrism]

CNN says the two ARE linked, and that they also found undetonated explosives at the youth camp.

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZTdCU7MiwE

 

[OldSolduer]

I sincerely hope the planners and people who executed this plan are hunted down and brought to justice. No doubt we will show them more mercy than they showed their victims.

:rage:

 

[Retired AF Guy]

I sincerely hope the planners and people who executed this plan are hunted down and brought to justice. No doubt we will show them more mercy than they showed their victims.

:rage:

May be a "lone wolf." The alleged killer has been ident as thirty-two-year-old Anders Behring Breivik. The death toll on the island may be as high as 80.

While Al Qaida and a previous unknown Islamic group have claimed responsibility, there, is so far, nothing to indicate any connection to Islamic terrorist groups. Muslim clerics in Norway have condemned the killings.

Whoever is responsible they are some sick s.o.b.

 

[vonGarvin]

Just rounding up the news before bed.

A "catastrophic" shooting massacre on an island outside Norway's capital Friday killed at least 80 people, police said early Saturday, much higher than the initial count released.

(Source here)

 

[cupper]

F@#$.

What insanity.

 

[Teeps74]

This whole situation in Norway is saddening. It is made worse by the rampant Islamophobia that lit up as a result, prior to the release of information that the suspect involved and named was none other then a white male Christian right winger.

It is shear madness that any human being can think that one changes political direction by targeting children. The shootings took place at a youth camp, where the ages were between 14 and 18.

A sad day for mankind indeed. Terrorism is a changing face. Extremism is the enemy.

 

[Teeps74]

I sincerely hope the planners and people who executed this plan are hunted down and brought to justice. No doubt we will show them more mercy than they showed their victims.

:rage:

They now have a suspect in custody. 

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2011/07/22/18455171.html

 

[Edward Campbell]

This whole situation in Norway is saddening. It is made worse by the rampant Islamophobia that lit up as a result, prior to the release of information that the suspect involved and named was none other then a white male Christian right winger.

It is shear madness that any human being can think that one changes political direction by targeting children. The shootings took place at a youth camp, where the ages were between 14 and 18.

A sad day for mankind indeed. Terrorism is a changing face. Extremism is the enemy.

But, sad to say, going all the way back to the Ma'alot massacre (and 1974) and going on until the spring of 2011, when there was a terror attack in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Itamar, where five members of one family, including three young children, were murdered in their sleep, attacks on children have been a hallmark of Arab terrorist groups.

But, I agree with, it is a sad day for all of us and barbarism is not limited to any one political or religious ideology.

 

[Infanteer]

86 people killed?  How do enough people stick around/not fight back that long for so many to die?

 

[Teeps74]

The types of Islamophobia found in the press and comment boards today are used as a recruiting vehicle for extremists to twist the minds of young vulnerable Muslims. Where ever terrorists strike, we must swiftly investigate it and yes, identify the problem where ever it may be. Part of that is dividing the guilty from the not guilty.

Muslims are not terrorists.

Just as Catholics are not child molesters.

We must recognize the truth that the actions of the few should not colour the many. If anything, our brothers and sisters who are of Muslim creed need our support and caring, as today, despite the evidence, they are a target for retribution.