DC09 Posted May 7, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2004 CAIRO, Egypt - An audio recording attributed to Osama bin Laden offered rewards in gold Thursday for the killing of top U.S. and U.N. officials in Iraq or of the citizens of any nation fighting there. The 20-minute recording, dated Thursday, appeared on two Web sites known for militant Islamic messages. The voice sounded like that of bin Laden and the words were laden with Quranic verse, but the authenticity of the recording could not immediately be verified. The CIA is looking into the statement, a spokesman said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. "You know that America promised big rewards for those who kill mujahedeen (holy warriors)," the speaker said. "We in al-Qaida organization will guarantee, God willing, 10,000 grams of gold to whoever kills the occupier Bremer, or the American chief commander or his deputy in Iraq." He was referring to L. Paul Bremer, the chief U.S. administrator in Iraq, and top military officials. "For security reasons, the rewards will be given as soon as conditions permit, God willing," the voice said. "As for those who die while killing an occupying solider, the great prize will be for us and for him when God grants him martyrdom, and the smaller prize (the gold) will be for his family." Full Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted May 7, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 7, 2004 so eventual matyrdom isn't enough? they have to give cash prizes as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomgirl Posted May 8, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2004 and I'm sure that it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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