Is it just me (paranoid loon you know) or does anyone else worry about how badly this could all go if the "host" countries that we are using turn out to be, well, less than hospitable?
I mean so far the casulaties are in the FRIENDLY countries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2679093.stm
Tuesday, 21 January, 2003, 11:23 GMT
Two Americans shot in Kuwait
Kuwaiti police quickly sealed off the scene
A US national has been shot dead and another wounded in an ambush in Kuwait.
The victims - both men - were civilian contractors working for the US military in Kuwait, John Moran, a spokesman for the US Embassy, told the Associated Press news agency.
Reports say the shooting happened as the men were inside their vehicle on Highway 85 near the Camp Doha military base north of Kuwait City.
More than 15,000 US soldiers are in Kuwait in preparation for a possible war with Iraq.
"We condemn this terrorist incident, which has tragically cost the life of an innocent American citizen," said the US Ambassador to Kuwait, Richard Jones.
"We have full confidence that the Kuwaiti authorities will pursue their investigation... vigorously and professionally.
"We stand ready to assist them in any way possible."
Military hospital
The attack happened at 0914 (0614 GMT).
It is believed the gunman was hiding in bushes at the side of the road near traffic lights at an intersection.
Attacks in Kuwait
21 Jan: Civilian US contractor killed, one wounded, in ambush on car near Camp Doha.
21 Nov: Two US soldiers wounded by policeman near Camp Doha.
14 Oct: Troops fired on from civilian vehicle near Kuwait City. No one hurt.
9 Oct: Civilian vehicle threatening US troops near Camp Doha is fired on. No one hurt.
8 Oct: US soldier killed, another wounded, by gunmen on Kuwaiti island. Attackers killed.
The four-wheel drive Toyota had its windows shot out and was riddled with bullets.
It was later taken away by investigators.
The passenger in the Toyota was killed and the injured driver was taken to the military hospital in Kuwait with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition is said to be critical but stable.
No one has claimed responsibility for the shooting yet.
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal described the attack as "tragic".
"It shows that there are crazy people doing such acts," he said.
"We send our condolences to the American people."
Last November, two US soldiers were shot and wounded when a Kuwaiti policeman opened fire on them on a highway south of Kuwait City.
The previous month, two Kuwaitis attacked US Marines training on an island, killing one.
The BBC's Stephen Cviic, in Kuwait, says there may have been other violent incidents which neither the Americans nor the Kuwaitis are keen to publicise.
I mean so far the casulaties are in the FRIENDLY countries.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/2679093.stm
Tuesday, 21 January, 2003, 11:23 GMT
Two Americans shot in Kuwait
Kuwaiti police quickly sealed off the scene
A US national has been shot dead and another wounded in an ambush in Kuwait.
The victims - both men - were civilian contractors working for the US military in Kuwait, John Moran, a spokesman for the US Embassy, told the Associated Press news agency.
Reports say the shooting happened as the men were inside their vehicle on Highway 85 near the Camp Doha military base north of Kuwait City.
More than 15,000 US soldiers are in Kuwait in preparation for a possible war with Iraq.
"We condemn this terrorist incident, which has tragically cost the life of an innocent American citizen," said the US Ambassador to Kuwait, Richard Jones.
"We have full confidence that the Kuwaiti authorities will pursue their investigation... vigorously and professionally.
"We stand ready to assist them in any way possible."
Military hospital
The attack happened at 0914 (0614 GMT).
It is believed the gunman was hiding in bushes at the side of the road near traffic lights at an intersection.
Attacks in Kuwait
21 Jan: Civilian US contractor killed, one wounded, in ambush on car near Camp Doha.
21 Nov: Two US soldiers wounded by policeman near Camp Doha.
14 Oct: Troops fired on from civilian vehicle near Kuwait City. No one hurt.
9 Oct: Civilian vehicle threatening US troops near Camp Doha is fired on. No one hurt.
8 Oct: US soldier killed, another wounded, by gunmen on Kuwaiti island. Attackers killed.
The four-wheel drive Toyota had its windows shot out and was riddled with bullets.
It was later taken away by investigators.
The passenger in the Toyota was killed and the injured driver was taken to the military hospital in Kuwait with multiple gunshot wounds. His condition is said to be critical but stable.
No one has claimed responsibility for the shooting yet.
Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal described the attack as "tragic".
"It shows that there are crazy people doing such acts," he said.
"We send our condolences to the American people."
Last November, two US soldiers were shot and wounded when a Kuwaiti policeman opened fire on them on a highway south of Kuwait City.
The previous month, two Kuwaitis attacked US Marines training on an island, killing one.
The BBC's Stephen Cviic, in Kuwait, says there may have been other violent incidents which neither the Americans nor the Kuwaitis are keen to publicise.
