Abu Yahya al-Libi
 Aliases
Mohammad Hassan Abu Bakar, Abu Yahya Sheikh Yahya, Al-Libbi, Abu Yahya Yunis al Sahrawi, Hasan Qa’id, Yunis, Muhammad Hassan Qayed
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Date of Birth: 1 January 1963   |
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Abu Yahya al-Libi, a Libyan citizen, is an Islamic scholar who was captured by authorities in 2002 and imprisoned at Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan. Al-Libi escaped in July 2005 and has since appeared in a number of propaganda videos, using his religious training to influence people and legitimize the actions of al-Qa‘ida.
Abu Yahya al-Libi is a key motivator in the global jihad movement and his messages convey a clear threat to US persons and property worldwide. Abu Yahya is believed
to be in hiding in Afghanistan or Pakistan.
If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office if you are in the United States, or the nearest US Embassy or Consulate. If you prefer to use E-mail, send your information to rfj@state.gov. If you prefer to use the telephone, please call 1-800-US REWARDS.
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