Posted on 11/01/2004 3:32:38 PM PST by LachlanMinnesota
10 USS Cole suspects escape Yemeni jail
SANAA: Ten Yemenis suspected of involvement in the deadly October 2000 attack on the USS Cole escaped from a jail Friday in the southern port of Aden, local authorities said.
The men broke out of a window around 5:00 am (0200 GMT) and the jailers realized about an hour later that they were gone, said the officials, who requested anonymity.
Among those who escaped was Jamal Badawi, one of the principal suspects held over the attack, which killed 17 US sailors and was claimed by Osama bin Laden’s Al-Qaeda terrorist network.
Local officials said seven other suspects in the Cole case remained in prison.
Arriving at the jail after the escape, police found the bars cut over one of the windows and did not find any trace of the fugitives.
Authorities have launched a manhunt, distributing pictures of the fugitives to police posts around the Aden area. —AFP
Isn't this the second time this has happened with these suspects?
How the heck did this happen!!!
Very interesting date....
Just another bit of proof that Gitmo is the only way too go. The Arab states are riddled with Whabbists. From now on if we catch 'em, WE keep 'em. Personallay I favor a shoot on sight but doubt the American people have the political will for that.
My thoughts extactly!
I wonder: did the jailers hold the window up for them?
This is the second time, if I recall correctly. They need to kill these guys.
More target practice for our Predator missiles.
They're a month ahead in that time zone.
It's a furlough program that allows them to vote for Kerry then return to prison...
Headed to Iraq no doubt. I'd say unbelievable, but it isn't.
Yes, a month early.
I think perhaps that is Jan 12, 04.
Im sure we were assured by the yemeni govt that they would be brought to justice. I'm tired of feeling like charlie Brown with Lucy holding the football.
Actually looks like it was 12-4-03
I suggest they be taken DEAD....lessens the chance of escape HAHAHAHAHA
It could have just as easily been a FRENCH Jail.
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