Meet the in-laws (Carmen bin Ladin)

[cprise]

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They have been totally rejected by the Bin Laden clan. "When they come to Europe they don't even call. Since 9/11 not even their father has called to see how they are coping with this situation." And she is unconvinced that they have cut off all ties with Osama. "They have never condemned Osama. They have condemned the terrorist act. But they have never admitted any involvement of their brother in those acts. He has sons in Saudi Arabia who work at the organisation. When my mothers-in-law used to speak of him, especially after he had gone to Afghanistan, it was with pure admiration. They respect his faith."

The life Bin Ladin lives in Geneva is not a happy one, but where, she says, can she go? She feels as if she has been fighting for a very long time. She is tired now, but she hopes her resources will outstrip those of her husband and his family.

"You cannot change, you cannot hide, you have to face it. Our only way out is to explain. We stand and this is how we are." She puts her hands over eyes. She is shaking. "I am sorry."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/alqaida/story/0,12469,1259050,00.html

[saracat]

1. I still believe that OSBL is in a

"secure and undisclosed location' along with Dick!