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Abu Yahya al-Libi
Terrorist Name
Aliases
Mohammad Hassan Abu Bakar, Abu Yahya Sheikh Yahya, Al-Libbi, Abu Yahya Yunis al Sahrawi, Hasan Qa’id, Yunis, Muhammad Hassan Qayed
Remarks
Description

Date of Birth: 1 January 1963
Place of Birth: Libya
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
Weight:195 lbs (88 kg)
Complexion: Medium
Nationality: Libyan
Scars/Distinguishing Characteristics: Abu Yahya
al-Libi has a black beard.

Abu Yahya al-Libi
wanted

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.

Reward
Up to  $1 million Reward

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.