Ayman al-Zawahiri appointed as al-Qaeda leader

Gerald · 06-16-11, 02:30 AM

Al-Qaeda has appointed Ayman al-Zawahiri as leader following the death of Osama Bin Laden, the organisation's general command says in a statement.

Bin Laden was killed by US forces in Pakistan in early May.

In the statement, al-Qaeda "announces that Sheikh Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri, may God guide him, assumed responsibility as the group's amir [leader]".

It warned it would continue to fight a jihad or holy war against the US and Israel under his direction.

Zawahiri is believed by some experts to have been the "operational brains" behind the 9/11 attacks on the US.

He was Bin Laden's deputy for years and warned just over a week ago that Bin Laden would continue to "terrify" the US from beyond the grave.

For years security analysts have suggested Zawahiri is most likely to be hiding in the Afghan-Pakistan border region.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13788594

Note: 16 June 2011 Last updated at 07:12 GMT

06-16-11, 03:01 AM

But the important questions are missing from that article.
Does the promotion come with a substantial pay rise and what is the benefits package?

Gerald · 06-16-11, 03:07 AM

The question you should ask to the clan of Al-Qaeda's Remnants members

Flaxpants · 06-16-11, 03:14 AM

Does he get Dental?

Gerald · 06-16-11, 03:19 AM

Sure,also pension....

RedMenace · 06-16-11, 03:21 AM

I don't like him. He doesn't look nearly as handsome or charming as Osama did.

Gerald · 06-16-11, 03:23 AM

No sensible person like Al-Qaeda gang!

06-16-11, 05:05 AM

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I don't like him. He doesn't look nearly as handsome or charming as Osama did.

But maybe his fringe benefits will include someone to comb his beard and maybe some subtle make up for photoshoots and death to the unbelievers videos.
After all you don't think Osama was nuturally that charming and handsome do you? He had a dedicated team of beauticians working round the clock to make him look more paletable for the media, there are even allegations that some of his publicity material was airbrushed.

vienna · 06-16-11, 12:40 PM

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Al-Qaeda has appointed Ayman al-Zawahiri as leader following the death of Osama Bin Laden, the organisation's general command says in a statement.

...or as he's known to Seal Team 6: "Next!"...

Platapus · 06-16-11, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tribesman

But the important questions are missing from that article.
Does the promotion come with a substantial pay rise and what is the benefits package?

I hope he gets the same retirement plan as UBL.

Bakkels · 06-16-11, 04:58 PM

And why exactly would they want to make that public knowledge?

MH · 06-16-11, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

And why exactly would they want to make that public knowledge?

To keep the spirit high as the sky.... or heaven?

vienna · 06-16-11, 05:37 PM

Might the hiring package also include "Prophet-sharing"?...

[Runs for cover...]

Platapus · 06-16-11, 07:50 PM

<golf clap>

nice one!

FIREWALL · 06-16-11, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

Might the hiring package also include "Prophet-sharing"?...

[Runs for cover...]

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Originally Posted by Platapus

<golf clap>

nice one!

06-16-11, 02:30 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Ayman al-Zawahiri appointed as al-Qaeda leader Al-Qaeda has appointed Ayman al-Zawahiri as leader following the death of Osama Bin Laden, the organisation's general command says in a statement. Bin Laden was killed by US forces in Pakistan in early May. In the statement, al-Qaeda "announces that Sheikh Dr Ayman al-Zawahiri, may God guide him, assumed responsibility as the group's amir [leader]". It warned it would continue to fight a jihad or holy war against the US and Israel under his direction. Zawahiri is believed by some experts to have been the "operational brains" behind the 9/11 attacks on the US. He was Bin Laden's deputy for years and warned just over a week ago that Bin Laden would continue to "terrify" the US from beyond the grave. For years security analysts have suggested Zawahiri is most likely to be hiding in the Afghan-Pakistan border region. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-13788594 Note: 16 June 2011 Last updated at 07:12 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	The question you should ask to the clan of Al-Qaeda's Remnants members __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Sure,also pension.... __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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RedMenace Chief Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 319 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I don't like him. He doesn't look nearly as handsome or charming as Osama did. __________________

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	No sensible person like Al-Qaeda gang! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	But the important questions are missing from that article. Does the promotion come with a substantial pay rise and what is the benefits package?

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Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	And why exactly would they want to make that public knowledge? __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

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vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Might the hiring package also include "Prophet-sharing"?... [Runs for cover...]

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	<golf clap> nice one! __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.