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Al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda is a terrorist group based in the Middle East and the masterminds behind the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Al-Qaeda was led by Osama bin Laden until his death May 1, 2011. Al-Qaeda is the main focus of the US War on Terror.
293 Questions
How did the Al-Qaeda hijack the jet airliners?
because they do not go to the security both and hijack th 4 planes flight 77 american 11 united airlines 93 and 175
Quentin Tarantino had no part in any Iranian uprisings.
Has US defeated Al-Qaeda in Iraq?
Pretty much. They have killed Osama Bin Laden, so we should be able to defeat them in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
How did the soviet invasion of Afghanistan facilitate the creation of Al-Qaeda?
When Soviet Russia invaded Afghanistan, it was the time of the cold war. However, Russia were fighting with fighter-helicopters which Afghanistan couldn't defend against. A polotision decided to help and launched a covert operation to supply Afghan citizens with Anti-Aircraft weapons and assault rifles. Afghanistan faught and Russia failed to invade. America then left broken Afghanistan to rebuild itself. When people returned to Afghanistan they weren't aware America had help them as it was a Covert Operation. So the Taliban formed. It was the United States of America that supplied the Taliban and gave them the weapons they are fighting with now.
al'Qaeda was fromed completely differently. Saudi citizens found oil which attracted America. Saudi malitia dispised the west and didn't like the US being in Saudia Arabia. Osama Bin Laden had created al'Qaeda and offered the Saudi Princes that he could protect them with thousands of Saudi soldiers. However, America offered tens of thousands of American Troops. The US needed to have control of Oil in Saudi Arabia because it was a necessity to America's defence and way of life. Bin Laden's offer got turned down and he lashed out at America. And al'Qeada was formed.
What is the address of Al-Qaeda 's man dawood ibrahim's address?
"Dawood owns a number of buildings in Karachi and is said to be living in a palatial house called Moin Palace on the second floor opposite Abdullah Shah Ghazi Dargah in the posh locality of Clifton. Dawood is one among the 20 men on the list of criminals and terrorists wanted back by India from Pakistan"
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Dawood Ibrahim
Wanted Dawood Ibrahim by Interpol
Born December 26, 1955 (1955-12-26) (age 52)
Ratnagiri, Maharashtra India Residence India-Mumbai Occupation Drug smuggler, Money launderer, Underworld Don, Crime Boss, Terrorist Spouse(s)Zubeena Zareen (Mehajabeen)
Dawood Ibrahim (Urdu: داوود ابراهيم), b. December 26, 1955, also known as Dawood Ebrahim, and Sheikh Dawood Hassan, birth name Sheikh Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, is the head of the organized crime syndicate D-Company in Mumbai. He is currently on the wanted list of Interpol for organised crime and counterfeiting.[1] He was No. 4 on the Forbes' World's Top 10 most dreaded criminals list of 2008.[2]
Ibrahim is accused of heading a vast and sprawling illegal empire. His name has become a byword in political, business and law enforcement circles. After the Bombay Blasts in 1993, which Ibrahim allegedly organized and financed, he became India's most wanted man. He absconded from India and now, according to the Indian government, is believed to be hiding in Pakistan, which the Pakistani government denies.
After that incident, most of his key Hindu mobsters and even few Muslims went against him bringing down his empire. In 2003, the United States Government declared Dawood Ibrahim a "global terrorist" and pursued the matter before the United Nations in an attempt to freeze his assets around the world and crack down on his operations after significant diplomatic lobbying by the government of India. The Bush Administration, under advisement from the Indian Government, has imposed sanctions on Ibrahim.[3] Although Pakistan denies any knowledge of his existence, Indian intelligence agencies, such as Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), believe that Dawood currently resides in Karachi, and is provided protection, by the Pakistani intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence. [4]
Contents[hide]
- 1 Background
- 2 Narcotics trafficking
- 3 Terrorism
- 3.1 United States Deportation Resistance
- 4 His daughter
- 5 Decline and ill-health
- 6 Depiction in popular media
- 6.1 Bollywood
- 7 See also
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Dawood Ibrahim, the son of a police constable Ibrahim Kaskar, was born in Ratnagiri in the Indian state of Maharashtra on December 26, 1955.[5] He is of Konkani descent.[6] He is said to have begun his career in Bombay working for the Karim Lala gang exploiting the rapid expansion in the Bombay (now Mumbai) textiles industry to his advantage.[5] He soon moved his residence to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates where he has business interests alongside India and Pakistan. His career developed in the Persian Gulf states and in the side streets of Nagpada and Dongri in Bombay. His brothers, and Anees Ibrahim & Chetan gaidhane are believed to be his key aides.
[edit] Narcotics traffickingDawood Ibrahim heads an organization known as the D-Company which carries out billions of dollars of operations in Bombay alone,[citation needed] he is believed to control much of the 'hawala' system, which is the very commonly used unofficial system for transferring money and remittances outside the view of official agencies. Much of the organisation's operations are in India, allegedly with the support of Government of Pakistan and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). [7][8]
His ties with Sicilian mafia leaders and other international organizations are not confirmed yet, but it is believed that the base supply of drugs and its raw materials are managed by him. Being close to Afghanistan gives him an advantage, since raw materials are made in Afghanistan. His gang members are active in Europe and other continents. The supply goes to Europe and from there to the U.S. and other countries.
[edit] TerrorismIbrahim is widely believed to have masterminded the 1993 Bombay Bombings, a series of terrorist attacks carried out in the city on March 12 of the year. In 2003, the Indian and United States governments declared Ibrahim a "Global Terrorist". The then Deputy Prime Minister, L.K.Advani described it as a major development and that India stands "vindicated". Ibrahim is currently on India's "Most wanted List".[9]
The United States Department of Treasury has also designated Ibrahim as a terrorist as part of its international sanctions program - effectively forbidding U.S. financial entities from working with him and seizing assets believed to be under his control. The Department of Treasury keeps a fact sheet on Ibrahim which contains reports of his syndicate having smuggling routes from South Asia, the Middle-East and Africa shared with and used by terrorist organisation al-Qaeda. The fact sheet also said that Ibrahim's syndicate is involved in largescale shipment of narcotics in the United Kingdom and Western Europe. He is also believed to have contacts with al-Qaeda leader Osama bin-Laden. In the late 1990s, Ibrahim traveled in Afghanistan under the Taliban's protection. The syndicate has consistently aimed to destabilize the Indian government through riots, terrorism and civil disobedience.[10]
Washington added that they will request the United Nations to list Ibrahim "in pursuance of relevant Security Council resolutions". The UN listing will require that all UN member states freeze Ibrahim's assets and impose a travel ban. Juan Zarate, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, said that they are committed to identifying and attacking financial ties between terrorism and the underworld.[9] Dawood is also suspected to have connections with terrorist organisations, and in 2002 was linked to the financing of increasing attacks in Gujarat by Lashkar-e-Toiba.[9] New Delhi handed over to Islamabad a list of 38 most wanted criminals, including Ibrahim.[3]
In a major blow to Ibrahim, ten members of his gang were arrested by Bombay Crime Branch on November 21, 2006. They were extradited from the United Arab Emirates, from where they had been deported.[11]
[edit] United States Deportation ResistanceThe United States showed "lack of enthusiasm" in getting Dawood Ibrahim deported to India from Pakistan despite making some initial efforts, according to senior BJP leader L K Advani.[12]
In January 2002, a month after the Parliament attack, Indian officials visited the US, where Dawood had meetings with Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice. A list of the Top 20 most-wanted terrorists in Pakistan was handed the the US. Dawood mas wanted in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts. Following the meetings, "He (Powell) told his Indian interlocutors that Pakistan would hand over Dawood Ibrahim to India 'with some strings attached' and also that Musharraf needed 15 to 20 days more for doing so," However, Advani says he "started facing hurdles" soon and recollecting it now "is not a very happy experience."[12]
No Pakistani action was made the following months...
" ...there was only fibbing and foot-dragging. In my interactions with visiting Americans, I began to see, strangely, a certain lack of enthusiasm. 'We do not have the clout to compel Pakistan to act on this issue,' they started saying...I suspected, not without basis, that somebody in the bureaucratic system was trying, in Indian's dialogue with Americans, to de-emphasise or derail the issue of getting Ibrahim and other Indian terrorists back from Pakistan...[India] was 'denied a major success in its war against Pakistan-supported terrorism by way of bureaucratic non-cooperation 'that I have not been able to fully fathom'.[13] "
[edit] His daughterDawood Ibrahim's daughter married the son of a former Pakistan National Cricket Team captain, Javed Miandad. It was much talked about that Dawood Ibrahim was not present at the wedding. Javed Miandad told the press that his son and Dawood's daughter met while studying together in the UK.
What is the differences Al Qeada and the Nazi?
The Nazis had more killing resources but Al qeada having much more less resources will last more time than the nazi did.
What letter represents the site of the attack on the USS Cole?
I am unaware of what "letter" represents the site of the USS Cole Bombing, but the attack occurred in Aden, Yemen.
Al Quada is active all over the world. It has no host country.
How many members are in Al-Qaeda?
The number of members in Al Qaeda is unknown. Many speculate but it is hard to have substantial numbers. The range could be anywhere from the hundreds to the thousands.
It is also important to note that Al Qaeda is franchised (like McDonald's but more evil). As a result many people who would identify as "Al Qaeda" really belong to some other smaller militant/terror organization that receives funding and support from Al Qaeda but has no direct connection to the leadership of that organization.
It does indeed and a sharp observation. Indian National congress is a pseudo secular and passively Islamist political party in India. Others like it include RJD ( Janata Dal ) , CPM , CPIM and SP. Islamic Fundamentalism has NOT found much expression in the West , particularly after 9/11 and the stringent security measures taken thereafter. So Countries like India, ruled by congress party , which compromises national security anytime in exchange of minority votes , become soft target. These political parties are FUNDED by what is called a crime syndicate consisting of Congress ( & like) parties - Pakistani ISI - Dawood Ibrahim ( wiki his name -he is the #2 global terrorist after the Al Qaeda and is on the wanted list by FBI / Dept of Treasury ) - Bollywood .It finances and literally runs India using Congress govt. as a "front face". The govt. supports a web of illegal activities including dirty money laundering from Dubai & Karachi in real estate and Bollywood ( using a system of cash remittance called "Hawala" which can NEVER be tracked electronically ). Extortion . Prostitution and drugs. In fact parties like congress are now strategic > 50% partners with ISI / Lashkar E Toiba / Al Qaeda . Their politicians have made zillions in profits which are safely stuffed in offshore Swiss bank a/c's ( BTW - very frequently they've used Bin Laden's picture to garner muslim votes in India citing him as a National Hero ) . The profit from these investments is thus the financial breeding ground for other terrorist outfits like AL Qaeda , LET Hamas and Islamic insurgency in India. The latter is VERY IMP AND CRITICAL for the sustenance of terrorists because India has the WORLDS LARGEST ISLAMIC POPULATION WHICH HAS BEEN RECEIVING SPECIAL MINORITY BENEFITS FOR > 70 YRS AND GETTING STRONGER & MORE FUNDAMENTALIST , FROM MONEY COMING FROM Congress-ISI-Dawood-Bollywood-Islam Crime Syndicate . This will then be a potential BREEDING GROUND FOR GLOBAL TERRORIST ATTACKS. After 9/11 this arm has BECOME THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SOURCE OF TERRORIST FINANCING ever since the Bush administration froze the assets of Pakistani and Saudi Terrorists within its reach. It should be noted that Raabia Omer ,supervisor ,was seen attempting to answer this Q as blank. I am not sure if that is associated with a ploy to downgrade this Q/A or manipulate its category or delete it altogether. This is a v imp Q that has thrown light on many a things unknown about Islam and terrorism . Nothing written so far , is ranting offensive , or contradicts the rules of answers.com.
What does militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked mean?
"Militants associated with Islamist group al-Qaeda hijacked..." is relatively straightforward phrase (although "hijacked" is missing a direct object).
"Militants" are violent individuals usually connected with a militia or army.
"associated with" means that the Militants are either under the guidance of or working along side the Islamist group.
"Islamist group" means an organization that believes in forming government based on Islamic principles.
"al-Qaeda" is the name of one particularly violent, persistant, and worldwide Islamist group.
"hijacked" is a past-tense verb denoting the shifting of control of one instrument of travel or directionality to another (undesirable) way.
Are there different servers in dead frontier?
His dad is the leader of the Taliban and Al Qaeeda, he was born on a battlefield. His father is held responsible for 9/11 and 7/7 but everyone knows him as Osama Bin Laden. That's not true his real name is Gamaal Eltahir, once his father passes away tamir will take over the taliban and al qaeeda.
How did al-Qaeda make The World Trade Center buildings fall?
They crashed an airliner into each building. The impact and resulting fire weakened the core of the buildings; they lost their structural integrity and this made them collapse.
Are Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden the same person?
No. Al-Qaeda is not a person. It is a terrorist group. Osama bin Laden was person. He was the founder of Al-Qaeda. He was killed in 2011.
What was the American government's response to the terrorist group al-Qaeda?
The American government response to al-Qaeda was initially quite small. During the Clinton administration, there were some marginal attacks on al-Qaeda strongholds in the wake of the African Embassy Bombings. However, after al-Qaeda took down the Twin Towers on September 11th, the full weight of the US government turned toward al-Qaeda and the US Military invaded Afghanistan to disrupt and destroy al-Qaeda's operations.
Are Americans allowed to read Al-Qaeda proclamations on the Internet?
No, you are not allowed to listen or contact Al Qaeda. This carries an automatic jail sentence of minimum 5 years, even if you send them a message consisting of only one character.
You are also not allowed to discuss them in private with anyone, except with US officials who have that job.
We have zero tolerance for terrorists or those who may become terrorists.
What is the theology of AL QAEDA?
Al Qaeda is a political organization, not a religious one. Their concern is with undue American influence in Saudi Arabia. They leave debates as to the nature of Allah to others.
no weepons of mass destruction were found
How are the KKK and Al-Qaeda different?
Al Qaeda is a international terrorism organization based mainly out of the Middle East and the KKK or the Ku Klux Klan are a white supremacist group from the United States. Al Qaeda's trademarks are of suicide bombings and simultaneous attacks while the KKK targeted African Americans in the past.
When it was founded the primary goal of Al Qaeda was to do what?
Remove all western ideas from nations who were Muslim
In what two countries did Al Qaeda destroy the U.S. embassies?
Al-Qaeda bombed the US Embassies in Nairobi, KENYA and Dar-es-Salaam, TANZANIA, both in eastern Africa.
At the start what was the primary goal of the Al-qaeda?
Al Qaeda began in Afghanistan to fight the Russians. The United States government gave supplies, support, and training to the mujahideen who had Osama bin Laden as the planner of attacks against Russia. He was a Saudi Arabian and from a wealthy family and helped fund the mujahideen with arms, and money. In 1999 he formed Al Qaeda and in 1992 he was banished from Saudi Arabia. He moved to Sudan until 1996 when he was forced to leave and went to Afghanistan. At this time he declared war on the US.
How does al qaeda justify it use of violence against innocent American citizens?
Answer this question… It argues that the United States supports Israel's plans to oppress Muslims.
What was the main goal al Qaeda?
to end American involvement in Muslim countries
to rid the muslim world western influence
