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AP: Sons of Osama bin Laden Arrested in S.E. Afghanistan???
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Posted on 03/07/2003 7:14:36 AM PST by JohnHuang2

Edited on 03/07/2003 7:50:46 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

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Update:

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Two sons of Osama bin Laden were arrested in southeastern Afghanistan in a joint operation involving U.S. forces, Pakistan's provincial home minister Sanaullah Zehri said. "They were arrested from Rabat area in Afghanistan," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. He did not identify the sons, but said that seven other Al Qaida men were killed in the operation. Zehri refused to identify which forces were involved in the operation. "They were allied forces," he said refusing to identify the nationalities of the forces involved in the operation. Rabat is at the extreme tip of southwestern Afghanistan where the Afghan, Pakistan and Iran borders meet.


Update:

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Two sons of Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) were arrested in southeastern Afghanistan (news - web sites) in a joint operation involving U.S. forces, Pakistan's provincial home minister Sanaullah Zehri said.

"They were arrested from Rabat area in Afghanistan," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. He did not identify the sons, but said that seven other Al Qaida men were killed in the operation.

Zehri refused to identify which forces were involved in the operation.

"They were allied forces," he said refusing to identify the nationalities of the forces involved in the operation. Rabat is at the extreme tip of southwestern Afghanistan where the Afghan, Pakistan and Iran borders meet.

Arrested were Saad and Hamza bin Laden, two of what are believed to be 14 to 18 sons of Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al-Qaida terrorist organization. Saad is believed closely tied to the operations of al-Qaida.


Update:

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Two sons of Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) were arrested in southeastern Afghanistan (news - web sites) in a joint operation involving Pakistani and U.S. forces, Pakistan's provincial home minister Sanaullah Zehri said.

"They were arrested from Rabat area in Afghanistan," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. He did not identify the sons, but said that seven other al-Qaida men were killed in the operation.

Arrested were Saad and Hamza bin Laden, two of what are believed to be 14 to 18 sons of Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al-Qaida terrorist organization. Saad is believed closely tied to the operations of al-Qaida.

In Washington, U.S. counterterrorism officials strongly disputed reports saying bin Laden's sons were captured. They said they had no information that would suggest any of the sons had been detained.

Zehri refused to say which military units were involved.

"They were allied forces," he said, operating near Rabat in the extreme southwestern tip of Afghanistan where it borders Pakistan and Iran.

Some sources claim Bin Laden has at least 23 children by several wives. Saad is one the oldest, in his early 20s and has emerged as an al-Qaida leader and one of America's top two dozen targets in the network. Mohammed and Ahmed bin Laden also support their father's efforts, U.S. officials say.


TOPICS: Breaking News; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bincaptured; oblsons
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To: My Favorite Headache
Nine Al Qaeda Killed on Pakistan Border -Official 3 minutes ago

Hmmm, maybe the word of the arrest was premature, and the 2 sons died of their wounds.

181 posted on 03/07/2003 7:40:39 AM PST by texasbluebell
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To: BOBTHENAILER; Miss Marple; Dog; Dog Gone; hchutch; Ernest_at_the_Beach
This is probably why GW had that concerned look on his face last night during his speech.

He knew what was going on and the importance of this capture and raid. Also, as a real man, he was concerned about the safety of our Spec Ops and the Pakis who helped us.

This raid may have been going on as he made his press conference or ready to start.
182 posted on 03/07/2003 7:40:51 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Stamp out Freepathons! Stop being a Freep Loader! Become a monthly donor!)
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To: Coop
Yes, there's that. ; ) How could I have left that egregious error out.
184 posted on 03/07/2003 7:40:59 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Freeper Caribbean Cruise May 31-June 7, Staterooms As Low As $510 Per Person For Entire Week!)
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To: George W. Bush
Re: #163 -- Methinks you're right, though I had thought OBL was pushing up daisies.
185 posted on 03/07/2003 7:41:12 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: All
I just heard on the radio that other sourses are saying it OBL has not been captured.
I'll try and find out more
186 posted on 03/07/2003 7:41:17 AM PST by Valin (Age and deceit beat youth and skill)
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To: JohnHuang2
I saw on CBS News last night that 'local' operatives are upset they are not getting any credit in captures 9US getting ALL credit they say)especially the latest one Mohammed Whathisname that looks like Jim Belushi after a 7 day binge.
187 posted on 03/07/2003 7:41:29 AM PST by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
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To: Grampa Dave
Just yesterday Al sharpton was screaming on Hannity's show "where's Osama?"...

as are most of the shrieking liberals....

How about a nice big cup of STFU!
188 posted on 03/07/2003 7:41:45 AM PST by finnman69 (!)
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To: All
U.S. Officials dispute reports BL's sons csaptured. Fox News Channel. I have to run errands. Anybody got the urls for the Arab on line news? Gotta go. Fregards, FV
189 posted on 03/07/2003 7:42:35 AM PST by floriduh voter ("Pound that Rock" John Gruden, Super Bowl Night 2003)
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To: Sacajaweau
I agree and now UBL's dead carcus can 'surface' in those nine who were killed ;)
190 posted on 03/07/2003 7:42:39 AM PST by JustPiper
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To: veronica
Meanwhile, in a scene resembling the bar scene from Star Wars, the charade at the UN continues...

hehehehe, you read my mind...

191 posted on 03/07/2003 7:42:41 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: finnman69
How about a nice big cup of STFU!

LOL! My all-time favorite acronym.

192 posted on 03/07/2003 7:43:01 AM PST by Trust but Verify
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To: brydic1
Until Iraq is settled, everything will be chaos.

Zis is KAOS!...Now back to those idiots at Control.

193 posted on 03/07/2003 7:43:02 AM PST by xp38
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To: Smile-n-Win
True.
194 posted on 03/07/2003 7:43:21 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Freeper Caribbean Cruise May 31-June 7, Staterooms As Low As $510 Per Person For Entire Week!)
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To: SierraWasp
My son is working at Merrill Lynch. He called to tell me that, after the capture, they started buying Sears.
"Why Sears?"
"Car batteries, dad. Car batteries."
195 posted on 03/07/2003 7:43:36 AM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree
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To: JohnHuang2
Two of Bin Laden's Sons Captured:Pakistan Official Reports Apprehensions in Joint Operation
196 posted on 03/07/2003 7:44:07 AM PST by TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!
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To: TomGuy
Directly or indirectly, I believe there is some truth in what you propose.
197 posted on 03/07/2003 7:44:28 AM PST by DoughtyOne (Freeper Caribbean Cruise May 31-June 7, Staterooms As Low As $510 Per Person For Entire Week!)
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To: JohnHuang2
Bin Laden's Sons Reportedly Arrested
9 minutes ago


ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Two sons of Osama bin Laden (news - web sites) were arrested in southeastern Afghanistan (news - web sites) in a joint operation involving Pakistani and U.S. forces, Pakistan's provincial home minister Sanaullah Zehri said.


"They were arrested from Rabat area in Afghanistan," he told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. He did not identify the sons, but said that seven other al-Qaida men were killed in the operation.


Arrested were Saad and Hamza bin Laden, two of what are believed to be 14 to 18 sons of Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al-Qaida terrorist organization. Saad is believed closely tied to the operations of al-Qaida.


In Washington, U.S. counterterrorism officials strongly disputed reports saying bin Laden's sons were captured. They said they had no information that would suggest any of the sons had been detained.


Zehri refused to say which military units were involved.


"They were allied forces," he said, operating near Rabat in the extreme southwestern tip of Afghanistan where it borders Pakistan and Iran.


Some sources claim Bin Laden has at least 23 children by several wives. Saad is one the oldest, in his early 20s and has emerged as an al-Qaida leader and one of America's top two dozen targets in the network. Mohammed and Ahmed bin Laden also support their father's efforts, U.S. officials say.
198 posted on 03/07/2003 7:44:31 AM PST by finnman69 (!)
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To: honway
Link

El video de la televisora Al-Jazeera muestra la imagen de Hamza bin Laden, uno de los hijos de Osama. (lado izquierdo) Fuente: AP

199 posted on 03/07/2003 7:44:46 AM PST by honway
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To: BOBTHENAILER
Blix is talking. Sounds like he's sticking with Saddam. But that's another thread. Just thought I'd mention it.
200 posted on 03/07/2003 7:44:56 AM PST by floriduh voter ("Pound that Rock" John Gruden, Super Bowl Night 2003)
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