International Terrorism

1. International Terrorism History of Osama Bin Laden

2. Osama Bin Laden on far right. • Muhammad Bin Laden was his father. • Construction business in Saudi Arabia • Vast fortune, Osama share was estimated at ¼ billion dollars! The Bin Laden Family

3. Bin Laden GroupConstruction Company

4. Remember when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1988, the Afghan rebels called on any faithful Muslims’ to help fight against the Soviets. • Osama Bin Laden helped the Afghan, mujahideen, for many years in the war. • Osama bin Laden is considered to be a “hero” for his efforts during the Afghanistan Soviet war! Folk Hero in Afghanistan

5. Raised money in Saudi Arabia • Fought with the Afghani rebel fighters (mujahideen) • Built roads, homes and supported widows of the war • 1989 he returns to Saudi Arabia as a “hero” What did Osama do in Afghanistan! Hero!

6. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, Osama bin laden offered his “mujahideen” fighters to protect Saudi Arabia. • The Saudi government rejected his offer and turned to the U.S. military for protection. • U.S. troops arrive in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Osama & 1991 Persian Gulf War

7. Osama declares Saudi Regime should be destroyed! • Osama believes it “sacrilege” of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia. • Osama declares “Jihad” against the west and Saudi Government! US Troops in Saudi Arabia, 1991

8. Osama Bin Laden begins to criticize many leaders in the Middle East for being an “ally” to the U.S. Allies of the U.S. are see as…

9. 1995 Bin Laden is behind the U.S. embassy bombing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Seven Americans were killed Saudi government expels Bin Laden from the his own country for treason!

10. Bin Laden flees to … • Sudan for several years.. • Then returns to Afghanistan

11. Killed 231 civilians, 12 Americans • Nairobi, Kenya Bombing of American Embassies in Africa Embassy in Tanzania

12. Bombing of the USS Cole USS Cole 17 People Killed

13. Hatred against America! U.S. supports the monarchies in the Middle East, Bin Laden would like to overthrow all these governments and establish an extremist Islamic government! Bin Laden wanted to target the power behind these regimes- the United States! He wants all “Western influence” out of the Middle East. All U.S. troops and influence out of the Middle East. The Saudi government and many governments see Bin Laden as a threat and are fighting against Bin Laden & Al Qaeda as well!

14. The U.S. had proof that Osama Bin Laden was behind the 9/11 attacks. • The world and most of the Middle Eastern countries supported the U.S. in are 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. • The Taliban in Afghanistan was protecting Osama Bin Laden. September 11, 2001 bombing..

15. Bin Laden hiding in Afghanistan • 2001 U.S. Bombs Afghanistan • The Taliban in Afghanistan is protecting Osama Bin Laden. • The U.S. has proof Bin Laden was behind 9/11!

16. May 2, 2011- killed • Almost 10 years after the 9/11 attacks • U.S. Naval Seals & CIA operatives • American troops are still in Afghanistan today! Death of Bin Laden

17. Stop here; version 2

18. There had been years of bloody civil war in Afghanistan after the Soviets withdrew in 1989 • The Taliban had won the civil war and “ruthlessly” controlled Afghanistan. • Years of War in Afghanistan! The Taliban in Afghanistan?

19. Banned television, media and all western music • Women not allowed to work, no education after age of 8. • Public executions without trials. • Public floggings, stoning of women Life under rule of Taliban Forced to wear the Burqa!

20. Kabul, Afghanistan1994 Photographer Seamus Murphy, of VII Photo Agency

21. Years of war

22. Soviets invaded Afghanistan 1989! • Her village had been bombed and her family killed during Soviet War • Photographer took her picture. 12 Years old. • Afghan refugee fleeing to Pakistan & refugee camp.

23. 23 Years of War in Afghanistan 1983 17 years later