Concerns over potential ISIS attacks on sporting events have prompted heightened security measures across Europe. On April 5th, Taliban officials in Kandahar expressed worries about ISIS strikes during Eid prayers. The Islamic State's Afghan offshoot, ISIS-K, which was claimed to have only 80 fighters left in December, has been identified as a significant threat. Its activities include a call by the ISKP Al-Azaim Media for attacks on major football stadiums in London, Paris, and Madrid. In response, UK police have implemented a 'robust' security plan for the upcoming Champions League quarter-final matches and the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester United and Coventry City at Wembley. The British Transport Police announced an 'enhanced policing presence' for the match, amidst fears of logistical challenges due to overlapping events. This comes after ISKP's expanded external operations capabilities were highlighted, including a plot against the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The participation of Central Asian members in IS attacks, including Tajikistani ISKP members, has led to increased vigilance globally.
"We're always planning ahead and looking at potential threats." Stadium security expert Lee Doddridge speaks with @skysarahjane on security measures ahead of the Champions League quarter-final games. https://t.co/y0LfzuCyUG 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/XY47t7Ziej
My conservation with @VOAPashto about the Islamic State, ISKP, and the Moscow attack https://t.co/da79HirvmN
As I've said before, the Taliban are carefully constructing a narrative linking ISKP with Pakistan and Tajikistan. These publications by Al-Mersaad Media have green light from the Taliban regime's leadership. https://t.co/H4naPcTtSP
IS threat to the Champions League: ISKP's al-Azaim Media posted multiple posters calling for attacks against public targets in Paris, London and Madrid. Note that the ISKP module is currently the top IS module which possesses EXOP capabilities. https://t.co/Oc99NwIZGt https://t.co/yoQ4t8j3PR
Al-Azaim Foundation (Unofficial Islamic State Khurasan/#ISK Media) and Sarh al-Khilafah Media Circulate Propaganda Poster, Encouraging Improvised Weaponized #Drone Attacks on the Champions League Stadiums in Europe @ChampionsLeague https://t.co/pssAz9yByp https://t.co/ytA0liSDKQ
'I thought about it for a second, then I said "F*** it, I'm coming to London to drink beer!"': Defiant football fans flock to Champions League clashes involving Man City and Arsenal despite ISIS threats with police saying they have a 'plan in place' https://t.co/ixBzNYlhRF https://t.co/SA8L1qi72A
'Nothing additional or special has been put on in light of that threat.' @CDP1882 reports that there will be no additional police presence at the Emirates Stadium this evening, following an ISIS terror threat. https://t.co/Mwy5jpBztO
ISIS-K brings terror to European football: How ruthless Afghan off-shoot of extremists behind Moscow massacre has set its eyes on the West https://t.co/0dFe5LpUEH https://t.co/CPGW3fLHoy
Coming up on Dewbs & Co from 6pm… ISIS threats against Champions League football matches tonight and tomorrow, should we be afraid? And would you still go? How seriously should we take previous ISIS threats they will “flood Europe with soldiers disguised as refugees”? https://t.co/Tyd6Spd8kH
The Taliban-affiliated Al Mersaad media released video confessions of two purported Tajikistani ISKP members in Taliban captivity. The individuals claimed they were instructed to travel to Quetta, Pakistan, for military and religious training but were intercepted by the Taliban… https://t.co/9EL047Qqra
This should be taken seriously given ISKP’s expanded external operations capabilities and historical precedent with its plot against the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Qatar https://t.co/THM0z503Gy https://t.co/3SolxbzhQV
UK police have 'robust' plan in place for Arsenal soccer match https://t.co/eVrTx3bRnB https://t.co/4aCzHiIUfb
Statement on policing plan for @Arsenal vs @FCBayern/@FCBayernEN 👇 We have a robust policing plan in place for tonight’s match and we continue to work closely alongside the club’s security team to ensure that the match passes peacefully. If you see something that doesn’t look… https://t.co/3uZsqQFRpt
Police seek to reassure fans on security around Champions League games https://t.co/z4JJAZjbpd
The ISKP Al-Azaim Media has published a poster urging supporters to carry out attacks against four major football stadiums in London, Paris, and Madrid. https://t.co/ufBfARX5CT
The participation of Central Asian members of the Islamic State group in international attacks has heightened global vigilance in handling individuals from Central Asian countries within their borders, aiming to prevent potential IS plots and attacks in the future. Afghanistan's… https://t.co/dyDudIR3DW https://t.co/JJKa6r1IwB
The FA Cup semi-final between Man Utd and Coventry is set for an 'enhanced police presence' 🏆👮♂️ https://t.co/vJtPSuTUva https://t.co/ZbLSGHoe47
#ISKP has been increasingly aggressive in external operations but is also pushing hard to incite violence in the West — a particular emphasis has been placed on targeting sporting events https://t.co/zBx5zCqKhB
The British Transport Police will have an “enhanced policing presence” for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final match against Coventry City ahead of potential logistical overlaps with Liverpool’s Premier League visit to Fulham. United are due to play Coventry at Wembley in the… https://t.co/hLBsB9iWzR
The British Transport Police will have an “enhanced policing presence” for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final match against Coventry City ahead of potential logistical overlaps with Liverpool’s Premier League visit to Fulham. #MUFC are due to play Coventry at Wembley in the… https://t.co/vBreB1K6Al
The British Transport Police (BTP) will have an “enhanced policing presence” for Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City ahead of potential logistical overlaps with Liverpool’s Premier League visit to Fulham. More from @GarrickOmar ⬇️ https://t.co/HVcUskZFI3
The British Transport Police (BTP) will have an “enhanced policing presence” for #MUFC's FA Cup semi-final match against Coventry ahead of potential logistical overlaps with Liverpool’s Premier League visit to Fulham. Story on @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/G3AlcGNuZi
Police to step up security for Grand National https://t.co/WLEtoNpizP
Taliban tommorow waiting for ISKP to strike (though, quite a few countries might get attacked). In December their media claimed ISKP was left with 80 fighters, on the verge of eclipsing. https://t.co/OrmJMifDLY
Three experts weigh in on what the terrorist attack in Russia can tell us about the Islamic State and the security situation in the country. Read their perspectives below. https://t.co/MTHTL5fpbW
📍"According to media reports, Taliban officials expressed concerns on Friday, April 5th, during a security meeting in Kandahar about the possibility of ISIS attacks during Eid prayers." https://t.co/NJFxcoB2hu