In a statement the secretive
collective claims terrorists are planning to carry out as many as eight attacks
both in the Western countries and the Middle East on Sunday.
In a statement the secretive collective
claims terrorists are plotting to carry out as many as eight attacks on Sunday.
France, the United States,
Indonesia, Italy and Lebanon have reportedly been targeted according to posts
on Twitter alongside the hashtags #22Daesh #OpParis.
Among the events targeted is
the WWE wrestling event at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, the Express
reports.
Hacker group Anonymous has
declared war against ISIS after the attacks in Paris last Friday night.
Posting a video on YouTube, the
group said it would use its knowledge to "unite humanity" and warned
the terrorists to "expect us".
The group's latest statement
comes as Europe remains on a high state of alert amid fears of further attacks.
Belgian Special Forces arrested
four people today as the country remained on the highest terrorism alert
possible, Level 4.
The Belgian army has been
drafted on to the streets of Brussels and the city's metro shut down as
security chiefs announced there was a "serious and imminent" threat.
The capital had been put into
lockdown after reports emerged that the city was facing the threat of a bomb
and gun attack similar to that seen on the streets of Paris a week ago.
Charles Michel, Belgian Prime
Minster, said the decision to raise the alert was "based on quite precise
information about the risk of an attack like the one that happened in
Paris".
Speaking at a news conference,
he said the fear was that "several individuals with arms and explosives
could launch an attack ... perhaps even in several places".
Mr Michel added: "We urge
the public not to give in to panic, to stay calm. We have taken the measures
that are necessary."
Heavily-armed soldiers are
patrolling the streets, trucks drive down the roads and members of the public
have been told to avoid public gatherings - such as concerts - while the threat
is examined.
Belgium's national Crisis
Centre raised its terrorism alert for the Brussels region to Level 4, which
indicates a "serious and immediate threat".
Source:
Mirror Newspaper, UK
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