Ammar al-Baluchi is one of the six terrorist suspects called the Guantanamo Six. They were formally indicted on February 11, 2008 by The Pentagon for war crimes in connection to the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Also known as Ali Abd Al-Aziz Ali, al-Baluchi is the nephew of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed,BBC: Profile - Key 9/11 Suspects (May 13, 2008) the alleged "mastermind" of 9-11. al-Baluchi was responsible for planning and coordinating the attacks.
Charges
- Conspiracy
- Attacking civilians
- Attacking civilian objects
- Causing serious bodily injury
- Murder
- Destruction of property
- Hijacking
- Terrorism
- Providing material support for terrorismHuman Rights Watch: Special Focus - Ali Abdul Aziz Ali
Other Suspects and Their Alleged Roles
- 9/11 attacks
- Mohammed al-Qahtani: The "20th hijacker"
- Ramzi Binalshibh: Coordinator of the attacks
- Waleed bin Attash: Planned to be a hijacker, instead involved in planning and coordination
- Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi: Key financierBBC: Profile - Key 9/11 Suspects (May 13, 2008)
References
Fast Facts
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Also known as
Ali Abdul Aziz Ali
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Born
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Nephew of 9-11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
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Arranged pilot training materials for the hijackers
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Transferred money for operatives working in the United States
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Never entered the U.S.
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Apprehended in 2003
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Assumed responsibility for attacks at Heathrow Airport and in Karachi during 2003BBC: Profile - Key 9/11 Suspects (May 13, 2008)
