Homeland Security


Fahd al Quso

Al-Qaeda Operative

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Details
ImportanceMedium
AffiliationAl-Qaeda
RoleOperative
SupervisorAbd al-Rahim al-Nashiri
Full Given NameFahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Quso
NationalityYemeni1
NationalitySaudi2
Alias(es)Fahd Mohammed Ahmed Al-Awlaqi2, Abu Huthaifah Al-Yemeni2, Huthaifah Al-Adani2, Abu Al-Bara2
Alternate Spelling(s)Fahd al-Quso
Date of BirthNov. 12, 19742
Place of BirthAden, Yemen2
Height5-62
Weight150 lbs2
GenderMale
DescriptionHair: Black; Eyes: Black; Complexion: Olive. May have facial hair.2
HistoryAttended training camp in postwar Afghanistan (1990-2001)3
Charged withMurder; Conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction; destorying defense facilities; several others2,3
Charging authorityUnited States
In connection withUSS Cole bombing
Charges issuedMay 15, 2003
 
 
Narrative and Notes
 
Reliable
  • He escaped from a Yemeni prison in April 2003.
  • The U.S. government is offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to his capture.2
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    Sources
    1 The 9-11 Commission Final Report, July 22, 2004, Appendix.
    2 Rewards for Justice, viewed Nov. 9, 2006.
    3 United States vs. Jamal al Badawi and Fahd al Quso, indictment, May 15, 2003.
    Photos (left to right): Rewards for Justice; Rewards for Justice; Rewards for Justice
     
     
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