Naamen Meziche
| Naamen Meziche | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French[1] |
| Organization | Al-Qaeda |
Naamen Meziche is a French national of Algerian origin.[1] According to Pakistani intelligence, he is a leader of Al-Qaeda and is believed to have links with militant groups based in Europe. According to media reports he is suspected to have played a role in the 9/11 attacks.[1]
Pakistani sources say that Meziche had worked closely with Younis al-Mauritani, an Al-Qaeda leader who was responsible for international operations.[1]
Capture
Pakistan officials captured Naamen Meziche in a raid near the border with Iran sometime in the middle of June 2012.[2]
Meziche was extradited to France in October 2013.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 ""Important" al Qaeda leader captured in Pakistan: officials". Reuters. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ↑ "Pakistan arrests French man accused of being prominent Al Qaeda militant, officials say". Foxnews.com. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
- ↑ http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-24507560
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