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The Birth of Osama Bin Laden
Osama was born on March 10, 1957. He was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also grew up with much of the princes in Saudi Arabia. -
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Osamas Life Span
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Osamas young childhood
His father died in a plane crash, and Bin Laden and his siblings inherited millions after. He was about 11-12 when his father died. Owned his own horse ranch at the age of 15. -
Osamas young years
Osama had enrolled and was educated at King Abdel Aziz University. This is where he found his influence Mr. Azzam. -
Osamas young years cont.
He joined the resistance fighters in Afghanistan after the Soviet Union invaded that country in 1979. Like many other Muslims worldwide, bin Laden believed it was his duty to help the Muslim Afghans drive out the occupying forces. He returned to Saudi Arabia after the Soviet troops withdrew in 1989. -
Osamas breakthroughh
Osama made his breakthrough when he tried to create his own terrorist network. -
First Achievement
Osamas first achievement was when he exploded bombs in a hotel that American troops were staying in. -
Second Achievement
His second acheivement was that he had helped a group expload a bomb in front of the world trade center. This is to be said when he firstb attacked the U.S. -
Citizenship
Saudi Arabia had stripped Osamas citizenship after he showed irresponseble actions towards sisterly countries. Also after he disobeyed any orders given to him by the government. -
Protection
1996-2001 is when Osama paid for protection from the Taliban. This is also when he paid the rulers of Afghanistan to get time to create his group, Al Qaeda. -
Attacks Tower
Osama bombs the Khobar Towers where U.S. pilots and other military personnel were staying. 23 Americans died becouse of this attack -
War calling
Osama declares war against the U.S. for holding control of two holy mosques. Also for unbalance between the U.S. and Muslim forces. -
World Trade Center
Osama ran 2 planes into the two Towers in NYC and another one in the Pentagon. And Osama was declared a suspect within days. -
Death
Osama Bin Laden died in a firefight that happened at the compond he was staying in, in Pakistan.