US authorities say the sentence is a crippling blow to al Qaada’s infrastructure. Qosi was Osama bin Laden’s cook, and his arrest eight years ago led to a crisis within the terrorist organisation.
Intelligence sources have suggested bin Laden was prepared to do a deal with the US, but on the condition Qosi was returned to him. They point to a 2003 video that appears to show bin Laden holding an AK47, while reading the following passage:
The Americans and their infidels allies come here in great numbers but will surely by the grace of Allah return in wooden boxes. For, although our successes have been spectacular, we crave those tasty treats we used to get by the fireside. Praise Allah that our will to resist remains strong, even if I would kill my own people for just one more of those yummy lamb kebabs Qosi would whip up while we were out the back practising our shootings and beheadings. I swear to you by Allah that I could do with some decent hummus, just the way dear Qosi used to make it, because the stuff they send up to me in this cave is pretty foul. Listen to what I say, people of America! Hand over Qosi now, or you will regret it. Please. Let's be reasonable about this.There is speculation Qosi’s guilty plea, for conspiring with al Qaeda and providing material support for terrorism, came in return for a sentence deal, and that he may be released soon. He has already served eight years in prison.
Authorities have admitted Qosi has given then valuable information about bin Laden’s eating habits. It is believed information about his favourite dressings and condiments will be invaluable in the hunt for the terrorist leader.
US President Barack Obama said at a press conference today that the sentence handed down to Qosi showed al Qaada was in trouble.
“We’ve got bin Laden’s cook, and we’ve also got his videographer. We remain confident that we will soon apprehend the junior assistant to the man who organises the donkeys.
"The people who make bin Laden’s footwear are under investigation, and we are looking at taking action against the wool and cotton growers who produced the raw material for the fabrics he wears.
“We’ve got bin Laden on the run.”
But when asked by journalists whether authorities were any closer to apprehending the people who originally armed and trained al Qaada and other militant groups in Afghanistan, Obama said: “We know who those people are, but…ahem… we won’t be taking action against them at this time.”
Life for a lawyer is soooo sweet in those sandy countries where they wave the Koran. The lawyer defending Iranian woman, Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, sentenced to death by stoning, has had to leave the country. No problem for the authorities who simply went and threw his family into prison. Now what that family needs is a good lawyer. And you believe this religion has a place in the modern world?
ReplyDelete"And you believe this religion has a place in the modern world?"
ReplyDeleteI had to reread my post to work out what got you so hatey. I can't see it. But I sure hope you feel better now you've got that Islamophobia out in the open.
I suppose what got me so hatey is that you always come across as incredibly smug when you're making posts of this sort. If Sakineh Ashtiani and others do get away with their lives it wont be through any action you've taken. Too busy being understanding I guess.
ReplyDeleteI'm still not sure how my post is relevant to your crusade.
ReplyDelete"If Sakineh Ashtiani and others do get away with their lives it wont be through any action you've taken"
Anon, perhaps you didn't see this post by me about Ashtiani and the barbaric treatment of her by Iranian authorities.
What action are you taking to save her?
I have rung the Iranian embassy and contacted my MP asking him to see if anything can be done at governmental level.
ReplyDeleteWhat have you done?
As I said, I publicised her plight on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm still waiting for you to tell me how this post is relevant to Ashtiani.