Christmas Terror Attack: Security Expert Issues A Chilling Warning

A leading global security expert has warned a terrorist attack in Australia could happen around [/news/christmas/index.html Christmas] time, as fears grow that major extremist groups are preparing an attack.
The chilling prediction comes as authorities fear a re-emergence of extremism, kynghidongduong.vn with the [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] pandemic allowing terror groups to prosper in recent months, particularly in South East Asia.
It comes as the region officially plunged into poverty this week, reversing decades of economic stability with mass job losses and school closures, the [ ] reports.
Indonesian authorities have advised regional security and intelligence allies - including Australia - that [/news/isis/index.html Islamic State]and al-Qaeda are now decentralised in some parts and looking to recruit in numbers. 
A leading terrorism expert is predicting Australia will be the target of a terrorist attack in the Christmas / New Year period
The new wave of terrorists are said to be more sophisticated and organised than those who plotted the Bali bombing (pictured) in 2002
Al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah (JI), who were behind the 2002 Bali bombing, have reportedly increased their presence in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Other JI members have joined the pro-Islamic State group in Indonesia Jamaah Ansharud Daulah (JAD), who were linked to the 2019 deadly cathedral bombing in the Philippines.
Australian intelligence sources confirmed that with Islamic State and al-Qaeda support, the new generation of terrorists are even more organised and adaptable than the tour bali giá rẻ bombers who killed 202 people in 2002, including 88 Australians.  
Doctor Rohan Gunaratna, a leading expert on global terrorism, warned that the Australian government needs to be aware of the rise of radicalisation abroad in recent months.
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'The shift has been significant,' he said. 'Since March, we have seen a decline in the number of terror attacks, but a dramatic increase in the footprint of these groups. 
'Radicalisation has peaked during this period because many of these groups have been active online trying to co-opt people.'
He added the biggest threat to Australia's safety would be the uniting of al-Qaeda and Islamic State.   
'Terrorism will peak and tour bali giá rẻ you will see in this December because of the spike in France and Austria, the threat cascade to South East Asia during the Christmas period, you will see attacks in the region including Australia and it will go into the New Year period,' he said. 
'The future of fighting terrorism is working together.'
ASIO's 2020 annual report concluded Islamic State was plotting opportunistic attacks in South East Asia, with Australia identified as a potential target.
'Islamic extremists continue to disseminate propaganda designed to radicalise, recruit, instruct on and inspire terrorist attacks, including in Australia,' it concluded.
If Australia was attacked, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge (pictured above) could be a target for terrorists
The Sydney Opera House (pictured) could be another venue if Australia is subject to a terrorist attack this Christmas




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