This is too inform those who have friends, family, spouses, etc. in Morocco. There was another suicide bombing in Casablanca, Morocco Today - I can not give you news sites as of yet, because it has just happened. Please be warned and warn your loved ones about this - THIS TIME THE ACTUAL TARGET WAS THE US CONSULATE AND THE US CULTURAL CENTER! Thank God that no one was injured or killed only the two bombers - but it is also a Saturday, so there is not much avtivity in that area on Saturday. Aljazeera News is saying that the terrorists were making a point to authority figures that they can and will get to areas that are even highly protected. I will provide more news as it becomes available. I am sure that this will cause more problems now at the consulate and delays in their services there.

Update - here is the news just in on Aljazeera News network. Will continue to post more news as I can get it. I am sure that because the targets this time were of US nature, that you will see a lot of news in the sates on this matter. I tell you though, being here in the midst of all of this is making me very uneasy! God be with us all in this!


http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/3F0...84D38F51B8F.htm

OKAY THIS IS THE BEST SITE AVAILABLE - WITH THIS ONE YOU CAN KEEP TRACK OF ALL RECENT EVENTS ON THIS SUBJECT AND KEEP INFORMED.

http://article.wn.com/view/2007/04/14/Two_...ets_in_Morocco/

This is not good! So sorry for all of you that are going thru Morocco!!

i swear to !@$#%%$@#!@$# if this ruins my fiance's chances of coming here .....!@#$
everytime something seems to go right, something always comes along and ###### on it. not to sound selfish.... i should feel a lot more sorry for the people who were killed for no reason during this but at this moment i can only think of how the consulate where my fiance will have his interview in a few weeks was targeted. !~@$#$%^%#
i hope all innocent people in morocco stay safe.

I do too. I just go off the phone with my husband. He works at a "U.S." site, alhumdulillah, its not in casa. He already works 12 hours a day and was supposed to be off at 7 am and didnt get of until 2 for "xtra" security measures. Im thinking hes playing football and going to the Hamaam like he does every saturday......... It scares me and of course he told me not to worry. Like I won't?

I'll be home on monday. I just wish he was coming with me.

Limah

This is awful news. I am glad my fiance will be out of Morocco very soon. I am still very very concerned about his family. I hope that the King can out a stop to this madness and soon. Innocent people do not need to be killed over nonsense.

This isn't good.

I hope that those of you who are in Morocco visiting stay safe and I hope that this doesn't affect any upcoming interviews in sha Allah.

Unfortunately the King is too busy making PR appearances and living his highlife. He is not his father. This is a good thing for Morocco, but with this kind of political situation not a good thing for Morocco.

Try not to worry too much Jen. The US consulate is one of the safeest places to be despite this bombing attempt. It has been fortified for years now, hard to get close. even the sidewalk has been closed. Now with today's news it is even on even higher alert. They may stop doing some business, but they wil lstill be working. I hope it doesnt snag the interview process. Of course getting in for the interview will be even stricter than before, be sure he has plenty of time to clear security.

does he live in Casa?


Jenn- did your brother in law get to have his interview for the tourist visa? or was it postponed?

It was postponed until Monday. I hope the consulate is open on Monday!

ya, my fiance lives in casablanca. thank god! reading all these stories about spouses having to go back, and back, and back from 10 hour bus rides is so heartbreaking.... abdou lives only about 15 minutes from there by taxi

Please let him know we are all paying for his safety! I'm sure you already told him to stay away from the tourist places!

thank you so much... you are the sweetes tto include him in your prayers...

and, yes! and i said not to go near the consulate until his interview! go to school, hammam, and come home!

Thanks for keeping us informed here on what's going on. It's hard to keep up here in America....so many different sites....some with different info.

My fiance lives about 91 miles from Casablanc. He plays soccer a living and his matches are on Saturdays and sometimes his games are in other cities in Morocco. He had a game today at 2:30 Morocco time but I didn't think to ask him where he would be playing.....hopefully not near Casa.

I, too, am praying for everyone in Morocco....for their safety and that these people will be caught soon and that things will calm down for at least a while. To all of you who have interviews soon I'm praying that this will not affect anyone in a negative way.

God Bless You All

How awful. Stupid f*cking terrorists.

Even though I'm not dealing with Morocco, I feel really bad about the things going on there. Especially to the people who have interviews and petitions going there, I really hope it doesn't affect your case. I guess Monday we will know what is going on as far as the consulate being open. Good luck to everyone.

Aww how sweet. Thank for for thinking of all of us with ties to Morocco. I see you fiance is going through Liberia. I hope he has a smooth journey. Liberia has suffered greatly also!

Well, I know I would feel horrible if my fiance's embassy were a target and I've been reading about Moroccans having a tough time with the visa journey when it's NOT being targeted. Yes, Liberia had a tough time and the embassy there just re-opened less than 3 months ago after several years of being closed, so I'm very nervous because I don't have anyone's experiences to reference. Thanks for the well wishes!

What is humanity coming to...........seems like its destruction by its own hand

my name is mourad - I am aicha's husband in morocco.

I am so sorry what happend in morocco - really I hate so very much the terrorists anywhere in this world.

on monday - the day before the tuesday bombings - my wife and I were upstairs and we were watching the sky and I told my wife that I feel something bad will happen and the next day there were more suicide bombings in morocco - but I want everone in this world to know that I will never let anyone touch my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

( I am very sure )

How Sweeeeet!

OKAY HERE YOU GO - THIS IS THE WARDEN MESSAGE THAT JUST CAME OUT OF THE CASABLANCA, MOROCCO CONSULATE:


Warden Message-April 14, 2007
From: ACS, Casablanca (ACSCasablanca@state.gov)
Add contact
Sent:Sat 4/14/07 1:24 PM
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Warden Message

April 14, 2007


On the morning of April 14, two suicide bombs were detonated on Boulevard Moulay Youssef in central Casablanca, one near the United States Consulate General and the other near the American Language Center. Police have secured the area and are undertaking an investigation. Other than the two suicide bombers, the U.S. Mission in Morocco has received no reports of fatalities or serious injuries. U.S. government personnel in Casablanca have been advised to remain at home. American citizens are urged to remain alert to local security developments and be vigilant regarding their personal security.

The potential for violence against American interests and citizens and other Western targets remains high in Morocco. Moroccan authorities continue to disrupt groups seeking to attack U.S.- or Western-affiliated targets and arrest individuals associated with international terrorist groups. Establishments which are readily identifiable with the United States are potential targets for attacks. These may include facilities where US citizens and other foreigners congregate, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, hotels, movie theaters and other public areas. Such targets may also include establishments where activities occur that may offend religious sensitivities, such as casinos or places where alcoholic beverages are sold or consumed. Due to varying degrees of security at all such locations, Americans should be particularly vigilant when visiting these establishments.

While in Morocco, it is important to be aware of your surroundings and maintain a low profile. All U.S. citizens are urged to consider seriously their personal security and to take those measures they deem appropriate to ensure their well-being. Report any suspicious incidents or problems immediately to Moroccan authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Rabat or the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca.

The U.S. Department of State encourages all American citizens residing in Morocco to register their presence and obtain up-to-date information on security conditions at the U.S. Consulate General in Casablanca at 8 Blvd. Moulay Youssef, Telephone: 022-43-05-78. After hours, please call 022-26-45-50 or 061-17-23-67. Information is also available on our website at: http://casablanca.usconsulate.gov/warden_information.html

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and other Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

i am so glad you are safe!!!


chi

Not good! I really hope this whole mess doesn't escalate anymore than it has.

please send me an e mail.

chi

Shoot! You guys are getting me scared! I'm going next week! Oh man! I talked to my husband and he said, it's about their government, not the americans. But since then there were more news today about the consulate.

Well, I'm going to Khemisset and into the mountain area - hope they have nothing to do there! I'll be back after Mother's day, inshallah.

Don't worry. You wil be with your husband and his family. Enjoy your time there.

Thanks, MBP! I'm not worried about myself too much, just my kids here and 3 cats, lol!

Please say this is figured out soon

If my fiance gets denied I swear I am moving over there no matter how dangerous it is for me. After what it took to find this man. No, one way or another I'm going to be with him. This one is my Chosen.

BT

Good for you - I know it is hard to make that choice -this country is not easy to live in, but I have been living here side by side with my husband since November 2006 while we go through this grueling process and we were denied on March 21, 2007 - and then others have been approved - it is a hard consulate - more than 50 percent denial rates.

I do wish you and yorus a beautiful life together and inchaallah - you will receive your VISA.

Oh good Aicha you are there with your husband.

I know his family has to be thrilled you are there, of course I know they wish it could be under different circumstances though.


Bonne Chance!

Yes I have been living here since November - his family is elated and want me to stay forever, and if things keep going the way they are going - that may happen. Teh circumstances of us still being here are ahrd, but at least we are together - i just wish it was not so hard on my children and now with the continued month of suicide bombings, it sure is not making them feel any better - they missed me before, but now they are jsut downright scared. Thank you for your support - it is wonderful to have that from someone besides my family.