Iraq says arrested Al-Qaeda leader behind kidnappings

[maddezmom]

BAGHDAD (AFP) - Iraq said its forces had arrested one of the leaders of the Al-Qaeda network allegedly responsible for kidnapping Iraqis and foreigners.

The man, arrested two days ago in Baghdad, was identified in a government statement as Sami Ammar Hamid Mahmud, also known as Abu Aqil. It did not give his nationality but said he had been active outside Iraq.

"The aforementioned was responsible for managing and leading operations outside Iraq and was able to recruit Abu Salwa as emir (chief) of the Al-Qaeda network in Baghdad," the statement said Tuesday.

"Abu Aqil's cell was responsible for kidnapping Iraqis and foreign
nationals to extract ransoms that would fund terror acts in Iraq."

more:http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050628/323/fm6v0.html

Wonder if this was one that we negotiated with and then denied negotiating with ? :shrug:

[still_one]

1. wonder if the story is even true

they seem to always capture "leaders"

My at this rate the war should almost be over

[Oversea Visitor]

2. Think

Al-Qaeda consist of all leaders they dont have aaah followers.

[geek tragedy]

3. Let me guess . . . the #3 man? eom

[still_one]

6. Always the number three man? LOL

[jobycom]

8. Yep, he got the coffee for Al-Zarqawi. nt.

[daleo]

4. Just in time for Bush's speech

I expect a mention of this...

"we have made good progress in capturing Al Qaeda leaders in Iraq, but it's hard work. Want some wood?"

[Roland99]

5. No nationality listed? Wouldn't be a Saudi, would it?

[geek tragedy]

7. I heard there's pictures of him holding hands with Bush. eom