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| Title | Pakistan detains key Al-Qaeda figure |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Publication Date | 5 September 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Pakistan detains key Al-Qaeda figure, 5 September 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e6f68552b.html [accessed 4 June 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Pakistan detains key Al-Qaeda figure
September 05, 2011
Pakistan's security service has captured Younis al-Mauritani, a top Al-Qaeda figure, and two other senior Al-Qaeda operatives.
Pakistan's Army said in a statement on September 5 that the three were apprehended in the suburbs of Quetta.
Senior Al-Qaeda figure Younis al-Mauritani
The statement said al-Mauritani "was tasked personally by Osama Bin Laden to focus on hitting targets of economic importance in United States of America, Europe and Australia."
The statement also said the "operation was planned and conducted with the technical assistance of United States Intelligence Agencies."
White House spokesman Josh Earnest hailed the capture as "an example of the longstanding partnership" between the United States and Pakistan in fighting terrorism."
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Terrorists,
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