Algeria kills top al-Qaeda Leader

Ireland Online ^ | Nov 25,2002

[Dog]

Algeria 'kills top al-Qaida leader'

25/11/2002 - 16:57:58

An Islamic militant killed by Algerian security forces in a raid two months ago has been identified as a top al-Qaida operative for Africa, Algeria’s official news agency reported today.

Emad Abdelwahid Ahmed Alwan, alias Abu Mohammed, was shot and killed in the September 12 raid in the eastern Batna region, 270 miles east of the capital Algiers, the official APS news agency said.

The body of Alwan, a Yemeni, was identified after a two-month investigation by government experts, the report said. He was a top al-Qaida leader for northern and western Africa, it said.

Algeria’s military is fighting a ten year insurgency by Islamic militants, which has claimed more than 120,000 lives. Raids by soldiers on suspected militant hideouts are common.

[Dog]

Got another one!!

[swarthyguy]

The forgotten front of Algeria. Good for them.

A country devastated by the bloodlust of the jihadis.

[Dog]

ping!

[Ragirl]

Buh Bye! You'll see Osama in hell soon!

[ChadGore]

Re:Algeria’s military is fighting a ten year insurgency by Islamic militants, which has claimed more than 120,000 lives. Raids by soldiers on suspected militant hideouts are common.

Wha ?! I'm shocked ? How can this be ? How is that every country is along islams perifery has a problem with jihadsits slaughtering inosent people?

[NorCoGOP]

Paging Mr. Daschle, Mr. Tom Daschle, please pick up the white telephone.....

[hchutch]

Another one off the list.

Well done, Algeria!

[kcvl]

JENIN, West Bank - Abu Mohammed, the military head of Islamic Jihad in this bombed-out Palestinian town, looks as if he's just rushed in from battle. His freshly bandaged hand is oozing blood and he can barely contain his hulking frame and nervous energy in the cheap plastic chair perched near the doorway of a house.

He will not say where he has been or explain how he was wounded. The Israelis would like to capture or kill Abu Mohammed, who commands one of the most dangerous Palestinian groups in one of the most dangerous Palestinian cities.

Right now, he is surrounded by a small squadron of teenage boys -- his acolytes. They are fresh-faced but intense, wearing faded jeans and Adidas sneakers.

Abu Mohammed, a man in his mid- to late 40s, will teach the boys to fire an M-16 rifle. A select few will learn how to strap grenades to their bodies and summon the will to walk into a place crowded with Israelis and blow themselves up in the quest to become martyrs.

[IMRight]

This must be a mistake. There is no progress being made in the "war on terror".

Nothing to see here... move along.

[Grampa Dave]

Jumping Dead Yemini al Qaeda thugs!

The good news continues.

I doubt if that there are more than a few hundred key al Qaeda goat humping thugs left to kill.

So everyone that bites the dust is a big loss to their command structure.

It has taken them years to build up networks in their home countries and in countries where they flee like cowards in their wives burkas. So when one of these key al Qaeda thugs is killed, their cells and nets may just collapse without them.

[Billthedrill]

That would explain the help wanted ad I saw in yesterday's paper - evidently they're running short of virgins in hell...

[gridlock]

Anybody got a scorecard we can update?

[Coop]

More good news from the front. Not only do I like to hear this news for the obvious reason of there are fewer terrorists threatening us, but also it puts the war back on people's minds - helps them remember that this holiday season we've got folks deployed, putting their lives on the line for our freedom.

[Coop]

I've got a series of PowerPoint charts I've been updating for months. You're welcome to them if you FReepmail me an E-mail address.

[MindBender26]

Please elighten us with the pictures only you see, the briefings only you receive, the knowledge only you have.

Certainly the progress is slow, as it is in fighting any irregular army, but please enlighten us how only you know that absolutely nothing is being done.

If you cannot, please change your posting name to URWrong

[OldFriend]

Algeria was one of the first countries to be nearly over run with islamic fundamentalists. They have sufferred immensely for many years.

BTW, please don't let Daschle know about this killing, he'll be sooo disappointed.

[VMI70]

I think we're just about 1/2 way down the "Most Wanted" list. Not bad, IMHO.

[FreeTheHostages]

True. but i still want the guy at the top of the list

[mikegi]

A few days ago, someone (maybe you?) posted a list of the top AQ and their current status. I took that list and made a simple scorecard on my website. Here's a link: Top Al Qaeda Leaders. I don't see this new guy on the list although with all their damn aliases its tough to know who's who.

[sam_paine]

Certainly the progress is slow, as it is in fighting any irregular army, but please enlighten us how only you know that absolutely nothing is being done.

Geez. Can't you tell IM was mocking Daschle's position? Sarcasm makes this site less monotonous. Hint: Giveaway is the "move along" tag. Get with the program Mr. Bender.