El Para in custody?

Just came across this:

According to the New York Times, Amari Saifi — aka El Para –, has been arrested today:
Algerian forces took custody on Friday of a man believed to be one of North Africa’s most powerful Islamic terrorists in a highly unusual multinational operation deep in the desert of Niger, according to an official from one of the countries involved. “From everything we’re hearing it is Al Para,” the official said, referring to Amari Saifi, a terrorist with ties to Al Qaeda. … If Mr. Saifi is indeed in custody, he is expected to stand trial in Algeria. Germany, which has issued an international warrant for his arrest, would also like to try him for the kidnappings last year, during which one hostage died of exposure.
We’ll check this new development and will send a post very soon. In the meantime, you can read our previous backgrounder.

The entire post can be seen here.

June 4, 2004 | Filed Under Uncategorized

 

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