Why did the US reject Bin Laden's surrender?
In this video, we examine the complex history surrounding multiple offers from the Taliban to extradite Osama Bin Laden to the United States, offers that the U.S. declined each time. The question arises: were these offers genuine or merely strategic moves by the Taliban?
Created by@BenWheeler (https://twitter.com/D1Wheeler)
The Taliban initially condemned the 9/11 attacks and claimed no involvement other than providing shelter to Al-Qaeda. Their conditions for Bin Laden's extradition, however, were stringent and arguably impractical. This raises questions given that the U.S. had diplomatic relations with various Islamic countries through which extradition could have occurred.
Osama Bin Laden had been wanted by the United States prior to the 9/11 attacks for his role in other terrorist activities. The Taliban's reasons for not extraditing him varied, from citing "hospitality rules" to claiming inability to locate him—assertions that have been subject to scrutiny.
Even when presented with evidence by the U.S. of Bin Laden's involvement in the attacks, the Taliban deemed it insufficient. This led to U.S. skepticism when post-9/11 extradition offers were made by the Taliban.
It's worth noting that at the time of these offers, the Taliban did not have Bin Laden in custody. Consequently, even if the U.S. had agreed to the Taliban's conditions, locating him would still have been a challenge.
Insights from key players such as Mullah Omar, leader of the Taliban, and perspectives from a Grand Council of Muslim Clerics in Afghanistan and Pakistan add layers of complexity to this issue. Mullah Omar disregarded advice to cooperate with U.S. demands, eventually leading to U.S. military action.
This video aims to provide a comprehensive look at the tangled web of offers, conditions, and motivations that played a role in this significant chapter in the lead-up to the war on terror.
If you want to hear more from Ben, listen to our new podcast The Long Telegram: https://youtu.be/E-ZMQznjzfg
#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Afghanistan
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Bush's Demands
01:16 Taliban's Terms
02:06 The Taliban Game
05:25 Game OverShow More
Created by@BenWheeler (https://twitter.com/D1Wheeler)
The Taliban initially condemned the 9/11 attacks and claimed no involvement other than providing shelter to Al-Qaeda. Their conditions for Bin Laden's extradition, however, were stringent and arguably impractical. This raises questions given that the U.S. had diplomatic relations with various Islamic countries through which extradition could have occurred.
Osama Bin Laden had been wanted by the United States prior to the 9/11 attacks for his role in other terrorist activities. The Taliban's reasons for not extraditing him varied, from citing "hospitality rules" to claiming inability to locate him—assertions that have been subject to scrutiny.
Even when presented with evidence by the U.S. of Bin Laden's involvement in the attacks, the Taliban deemed it insufficient. This led to U.S. skepticism when post-9/11 extradition offers were made by the Taliban.
It's worth noting that at the time of these offers, the Taliban did not have Bin Laden in custody. Consequently, even if the U.S. had agreed to the Taliban's conditions, locating him would still have been a challenge.
Insights from key players such as Mullah Omar, leader of the Taliban, and perspectives from a Grand Council of Muslim Clerics in Afghanistan and Pakistan add layers of complexity to this issue. Mullah Omar disregarded advice to cooperate with U.S. demands, eventually leading to U.S. military action.
This video aims to provide a comprehensive look at the tangled web of offers, conditions, and motivations that played a role in this significant chapter in the lead-up to the war on terror.
If you want to hear more from Ben, listen to our new podcast The Long Telegram: https://youtu.be/E-ZMQznjzfg
#MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Afghanistan
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By GeoVane, formerly AR Global Security and Base Rate (Global Guessing, and Crowd Money).
Visit our website ➡️ https://www.thirdimage.media/
Follow us on social media:
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeovaneVideo
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geovanevideo/
🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geovanevideo
📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thirdimagemedia/
👍 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geovanevideo
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Bush's Demands
01:16 Taliban's Terms
02:06 The Taliban Game
05:25 Game OverShow More
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