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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (46399)6/7/2004 10:44:13 AM
From: Neil H  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 50167
 
"That said, it is difficult to understand why, in the aftermath of Yanbu, a permanent Saudi police presence was not in place at the Oasis compound in Khobar"

Ike

Actually Stratfor is incorrect. Believe it or not Oasis security (at least at the vehicle entry area) was well guarded with military and mounted machine guns. I think the thugs went through a pedestrian entrance that wasnt guarded so well.

neil