Mohammed Loay Bayazid

Mohammed Loay Bayazid
Other nameskunya: Abu Rida al-Suri[1]
Nidal[2]

Born in Syria, Mohammed Loay Bayazid is an American citizen[3] alleged to have been a founding member of al-Qaeda, although he has cooperated with American authorities and claims his role in the group has been over-stated.

He was alleged to have been sympathetic to Shias, and tried to foster better relationships between a variety of Sunni extremist groups with Imad Mughniyah of Hezbollah.[2]

  1. ^ Fitzgerald, Patrick J. United States of America v. Enaam M. Arnaout, "Governments Evidentiary Proffer Supporting the Admissibility of Co-Conspirator Statements", before Hon. Suzanne B. Conlon
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference int was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Associated Press, "U.S. Alleges Muslim Charity-bin Laden Tie ", January 30, 2003