The U.S. police have interrogated one of Al-Qaeda's leaders, who has recently been arrested and is said to have been the operational head of the terrorist network in the Persian Gulf region. U.S. officials announced on Thursday that Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri is being interrogated at an undisclosed location and stated that he has been cooperating with the interrogators. U.S. officials have described al-Nashiri's arrest as a significant development and a serious blow to Al-Qaeda, stating that he is a ruthless expert in terrorist weaponry, including explosives. Al-Nashiri is linked to the deadly attack on the U.S. Navy destroyer in Yemen two years ago and the bombings of U.S. embassies in East Africa in 1998, which resulted in the deaths of at least 200 people.
Interrogation of Al-Nashiri, One of Al-Qaeda's Leaders, by U.S. Police - 2002-11-22
U.S. police have interrogated Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri, a leader of Al-Qaeda, following his recent arrest. He is believed to have been the operational head of Al-Qaeda in the Persian Gulf and is linked to significant terrorist attacks, including the bombing of U.S. embassies. His arrest is seen as a major setback for Al-Qaeda.
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U.S. police interrogate Al-Qaeda leader Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri after his arrest.
- U.S. police arrest Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri
- U.S. police interrogate Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri
- U.S. officials announce Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri
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The arrest of al-Nashiri is a critical development in the fight against terrorism.
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