The Al-Qaida Network

Al-Qaida Hunt Focuses on Afghan-Pakistan Border
August 28, 2002 -- Update: U.S.-led forces searching for Osama bin Laden and members of his al-Qaida network are concentrating on a stretch of Afghanistan's border with Pakistan, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

The Times account comes as new reports surfaced that two al-Qaida leaders and dozens of followers are hiding in eastern Iran.

Analyzing Al-Qaida's Tapes
August 19, 2002 -- The New York Times' Judith Miller on recently discovered videotapes that purport to show al-Qaida terrorists training with chemical weapons and explosives.

Still a Threat? Assessing the Capabilities of Al-Qaida
June 11, 2002 -- The arrest of a man accused of plotting a "dirty bomb" attack on the U.S. has raised questions about the state of al-Qaida, the terrorist organization led by Osama bin Laden.

Three terrorism and security experts discuss al-Qaida operations nine months after its deadly attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington.

Bin Laden Tape a "Patchwork"
April 15, 2002 -- Update: Clips of a newly released tape showing terrorism mastermind Osama bin Laden and a top deputy were playing on Arab television.

The video appears to be a combination of recent footage and older recordings. In one part, bin Laden sits quietly while one of his deputies calls the terrorist attacks on America a "great victory."

"I was advised that what I was watching very likely was using a patchwork of clips from previous periods along with some dialogue of more recent periods," Defense Sec. Donald Rumsfeld said.

Another Osama Bin Laden Tape Released
Dec. 27, 2001 -- After the Arab language network al-Jazeera airs a taped statement from Saudi fugitive Osama bin Laden, four experts discuss the latest from Osama bin Laden and the state of the al-Qaida network.

Experts Assess the Videotaped Statements of Osama bin Laden
Dec. 13, 2001 -- A reporter and an Arab expert examine the international reaction to the Osama bin Laden tape.
Dec. 13, 2001 -- Two views on the bin Laden tape and its significance to the Sept. 11 investigation.
Dec. 13, 2001 -- RealAudio: Defense Secretary Rumsfeld reacts to the bin Laden tape and discusses efforts to capture al-Qaida members.

U.S. Releases Bin Laden Videotape
Dec. 13, 2001 -- Update: The Defense Dept. releases a videotape showing Saudi exile Osama bin Laden discussing the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States. Bin Laden is the U.S. government's prime suspect in those attacks. || Text | PDF file: Text of the hour-long bin Laden tape.
Dec. 13, 2001 -- Ray Suarez reports on the key moments in the released tape.
Dec. 13, 2001 -- RealVideo: An excerpt in which bin Laden discusses the attack on the World Trade Center. [High-bandwith file]

Bin Laden Issues New Letter, Denounces Pakistani Government
Nov. 1, 2001 -- Update: In a letter, suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden denounced Pakistan for siding with the "crusaders."

Al-Qaida Condemns U.S. Air Strikes
Oct. 9, 2001 -- Text: In a televised speech, Al-Qaida spokesperson Suleiman Abu Gheith condemned U.S. air attacks against Afghanistan.

Bin Laden Releases Videotaped Statement
Oct. 7, 2001 -- Text: In a statement broadcast Sunday, suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden defended the attacks against the U.S. (10/7/01)

Britain Documents Bin Laden Involvement in the Attacks
Oct. 4, 2001 -- Update: In a detailed report, the British government concludes "Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida, the terrorist network which he heads, planned and carried out the atrocities on 11 September 2001." (10/4/01)
Oct. 4, 2001 -- Text: The full British report. (10/4/01)

Al-Qaida's Web
Sept. 25, 2001 -- Judith Miller, New York Times correspondent, and Jessica Stern, a lecturer from Harvard University, discuss the intricacies of al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden's network.

Bin Laden Issues Message
Sept. 24, 2001 -- Text: The full text of a letter faxed to the al-Jazeera Islamic News Channel, signed by Osama bin Laden, that entreats Muslims to "deter with all their capabilities the American crusaders from invading Pakistan and Afghanistan."

Taliban Says bin Laden is Missing
Sept. 23, 2001 -- Update: Taliban leaders say they can't find Osama bin Laden, but U.S. officials say they doubt the veracity of those reports.
Sept. 21, 2001 -- Update: The Taliban will not turn over Osama bin Laden.

Pakistan's Position
Sept. 19, 2001 -- Update: Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf says the U.S.-led effort to pursue Osama bin Laden is not an attack on Islam.
Sept. 17, 2001 -- Pakistan balances the anger of the U.S. with the threats of its neighbor Afghanistan.
Sept. 17, 2001 -- Update: Pakistan delivers ultimatum to Taliban: turn over bin Laden.

Bin Laden: Prime Suspect
Sept. 16, 2001 -- RealAudio: Kwame Holman recaps Sunday's events.
Sept. 16, 2001 -- RealAudio: President Bush says bin Laden is a prime suspect in Tuesday's attacks.
Sept. 16, 2001 -- Update: Dick Cheney says Osama bin Laden was "no doubt" involved in the attacks.

African Embassy Bombings: Online Special
May 29, 2001 -- Terrorism experts discuss the convictions of four members of the al-Qaida network for the 1998 embassy bombings in Africa.
Feb. 5, 2001 -- Court proceedings begin against four men accused of bombing the embassies.
Aug. 7, 1998 -- Two bomb explosions rock U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Rocket Attacks in Islamabad
Nov. 12, 1999 -- A rocket attack in Pakistan, thought to be masterminded by Osama bin Laden.

Who is Osama bin Laden?
Aug. 20, 1998 -- The U.S. launches military strikes against terrorist bases funded by Osama bin Laden in Sudan and Afghanistan. Who is bin Laden?

Al Qaeda's Fatwah
Feb. 23, 1998 -- This second fatwa, or declaration of war, is signed by Osama bin Laden, head of al Qaeda; Ayman al-Zawahiri, head of Jihad Group in Egypt, and several other Islamic terrorist groups.
August 1996 -- The first fatwa, by Osama bin Laden, is entitled "Declaration of War against the Americans Occupying the Land of the Two Holy Places.