Pakistan says two arrested South Africans were plotting attacks

Thursday, August 5, 2004

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Two South Africans captured along with a senior al-Qaida terrorist were plotting attacks on tourist sites in their home country, Pakistani officials said Wednesday, a surprising target for Islamic terrorism given the African nation's vocal stand against the war in Iraq and Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

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