Document #1019068

RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Author)

'Important' Al-Qaeda Leader Captured Near Iran Border

June 20, 2012
 
Pakistani security officials say they have arrested a suspected French militant of Algerian origin, whom they claim is an "important" Al-Qaeda leader.
 
The officials said on June 20 that Naamen Meziche was captured in a raid close to the border with Iran, which would put the capture in Balochistan Province.
 
No further details about the arrest have been given.
 
Officials describe Meziche as an Al-Qaeda operative who has links to European-based militant groups believed to have been sheltering in either Pakistan or Iran.
 
Media reports say Meziche is believed to have worked closely with another Al-Qaeda leader, Younis al-Mauritani, who was captured by Pakistani authorities in September 2011.
 
That arrest also took place in Balochistan, which borders Iran.
 
Based on reporting by AP, AFP, and Reuters

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ecoi.net description:
Balochistan Province: According to security officials, a French militant of Algerian origin called Meziche has been arrested as a suspected Al-Qaeda leader
Country:
Pakistan
Source:
RFE/RL – Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Author)
Original link:
http://www.rferl.org/content/important-al-qaeda-leader-captured-near-iran-border/24619888.html
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
20 June 2012
Document ID:
1019068 (former ID 219821)

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