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- Also known as: Ramzi bin al-Shibh, Ramzi bin al-Shaibah
- Born: May 1, 1972 in Yemen
- Allegedly the main coordinator of the 9-11 attacks
- Relayed orders between leadership in Afghanistan and Pakistan and operatives in America and GermanyBBC: Profile - Key 9/11 Suspects (May 13, 2008)
- Organized travel plans and money transfers for other operatives
- Found flight schools where hijackers could trainDefense Link: 9/11 Co-Conspirators Charges Referred (May 13, 2008)
- Active member of an al-Qaeda cell in Hamburg, Germany
- Did not gain entrance into the U.S.
- Captured in Pakistan in 2002
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Ramzi Binalshibh is one of the Guantanamo Six, who were formally indicted on February 11, 2008 for their involvement with the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Binalshibh is allegedly one of the main coordinators of the 9-11 attacks.
On January 19, 2009, Binalshibh and fellow accused conspirator Khalid Sheikh Mohammed admitted their guilt in tribunal court at the Guantanamo Bay prison. The trial will continue, despite procedural issues concerning jury panel member replacements.Al Jazeera: 9/11 suspects face new hearing (January 19, 2009)
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 - Ramzi bin al-Shibh
Other Suspects and Their Alleged Roles
- Khalid Sheikh Mohammed: Mastermind of the 9/11 attacks
- Mohammed al-Qahtani: The "20th hijacker"
- Waleed bin Attash: Planned to be a hijacker, instead involved in planning and coordination
- Ammar al-Baluchi: Financed and trained attackers
- Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi: Key financierBBC: Profile - Key 9/11 Suspects (May 13, 2008)
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