As a Favor for His Taliban Hosts, Osama bin Laden Had Their Rival Assassinated
Summary
On September 9, 2001, Ahmad Shah Massoud, a leader fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, was killed by two al-Qaeda suicide bombers disguised as TV reporters. It is believed that Osama bin Laden ordered the assassination to help the Taliban and prepare for the attacks planned against the U.S. two days later.Key Facts
- Ahmad Shah Massoud was the leader of the Northern Alliance, an Afghan group opposing the Taliban.
- He was killed by suicide bombers pretending to be journalists, with explosives hidden in a video camera.
- Massoud’s death was confirmed publicly on September 15, 2001.
- Osama bin Laden arranged the assassination as a favor to the Taliban.
- The CIA had contacts with Afghan groups opposing the Taliban, helping keep the fight alive after Massoud’s death.
- The CIA and Pakistan’s intelligence agency had discussions about Taliban leader Mullah Omar and efforts to capture bin Laden.
- On September 11, the U.S. faced major terrorist attacks, after which it began secret military operations in Pakistan.
- Pakistani officials were involved in talks with U.S. intelligence right before and after the attacks.
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