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Yemen details 'jet bomber' moves Yemen details 'jet bomber' moves
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The Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a jet over the US on Christmas Day was living in Yemen until earlier this month, Yemeni officials have said.The Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a jet over the US on Christmas Day was living in Yemen until earlier this month, Yemeni officials have said.
The foreign ministry said Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, was in Yemen from August until the beginning of December, the official Saba news agency reported.The foreign ministry said Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, was in Yemen from August until the beginning of December, the official Saba news agency reported.
He had a visa to study Arabic at an institute in the capital Sanaa.He had a visa to study Arabic at an institute in the capital Sanaa.
Earlier, US President Barack Obama said he would not rest until those involved in the attempt were brought to justice.Earlier, US President Barack Obama said he would not rest until those involved in the attempt were brought to justice.
US FLIGHT ADVICE Only one item of hand luggage, including items bought airsideBA and Virgin Atlantic not charging to check in extra hand luggageCheck in wrapped presentsPassengers subject to "pat-down" searches before boarding, on top of usual security checksCustomers to remain seated during final hour of flightNo access to hand luggage and a ban on leaving possessions or blankets on laps during this hour Dutch press EU to adopt scanners In pictures: Suspect's journey How are travellers screened? Q&A: 'Jet bomber' case
Mr Obama promised to use "every element of our national power to disrupt, to dismantle and defeat the violent extremists".Mr Obama promised to use "every element of our national power to disrupt, to dismantle and defeat the violent extremists".
We will not rest until we find all who were involved and hold them accountable US President Barack Obama In pictures: Abdulmutallab's journey Bomb suspect was on UK watch-list 'Jet bomber' family tell of shock
A US monitoring group says a regional offshoot of al-Qaeda, based in Yemen, has claimed that it was behind the failed attack.A US monitoring group says a regional offshoot of al-Qaeda, based in Yemen, has claimed that it was behind the failed attack.
A web posting by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which included a photograph purportedly of Mr Abdulmutallab in front of its banner, said it had been a response to US attacks against its operatives.A web posting by al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which included a photograph purportedly of Mr Abdulmutallab in front of its banner, said it had been a response to US attacks against its operatives.
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Mr Abdulmutallab has been charged with attempting to blow up the Northwest Airlines Airbus A330 from Amsterdam, which had nearly 300 people on board, as it made its final descent into Detroit on Friday.Mr Abdulmutallab has been charged with attempting to blow up the Northwest Airlines Airbus A330 from Amsterdam, which had nearly 300 people on board, as it made its final descent into Detroit on Friday.
The underpants reportedly had a packet of powder sewn into themEnlarge ImageThe underpants reportedly had a packet of powder sewn into themEnlarge Image
The 23-year-old, who is being held at a federal prison in the US state of Michigan, was restrained by passengers and crew while allegedly trying to detonate a high-explosive device sewn inside his underwear.The 23-year-old, who is being held at a federal prison in the US state of Michigan, was restrained by passengers and crew while allegedly trying to detonate a high-explosive device sewn inside his underwear.
He has reportedly told FBI investigators that al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen had supplied him with the bomb and that there are others like him who will strike soon. His family says it lost contact with him in October.He has reportedly told FBI investigators that al-Qaeda operatives in Yemen had supplied him with the bomb and that there are others like him who will strike soon. His family says it lost contact with him in October.
On Tuesday, an official at the Yemeni foreign ministry told Saba that the Migration and Passport Authority had confirmed that Mr Abdulmutallab arrived in Yemen at the beginning of August to study Arabic and left for Ethiopia four months later. On Tuesday, an official at the Yemeni foreign ministry told Saba that the Migration and Passport Authority had confirmed that Mr Abdulmutallab arrived in Yemen at the beginning of August to study at the Yemen Institute for Arabic Language (YIAL) and left for Ethiopia four months later.
"The entry visa was granted to the Nigerian after authorities found he could get visas from other friendly countries and saw his US visa was still valid," he said."The entry visa was granted to the Nigerian after authorities found he could get visas from other friendly countries and saw his US visa was still valid," he said.
The security services were now trying to find out who Mr Abdulmutallab had contact with while in Yemen and would co-operate with the US, he added.The security services were now trying to find out who Mr Abdulmutallab had contact with while in Yemen and would co-operate with the US, he added.
"Yemen condemns such terrorist acts targeting the innocent and it reiterates its full support for the fight against terror anywhere.""Yemen condemns such terrorist acts targeting the innocent and it reiterates its full support for the fight against terror anywhere."
US officials are said to be concerned there may be more al-Qaeda-trained young men in the country planning to bring down US planes.US officials are said to be concerned there may be more al-Qaeda-trained young men in the country planning to bring down US planes.
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ABC News earlier reported that among the group who planned the alleged attack were two men who were released by the US from its Guantanamo Bay detention centre in November 2007.ABC News earlier reported that among the group who planned the alleged attack were two men who were released by the US from its Guantanamo Bay detention centre in November 2007.
UMAR FAROUK ABDULMUTALLAB Son of a wealthy Nigerian businessmanAttended a British school in TogoStudied mechanical engineering at University College LondonSpent time in Dubai, Yemen and Egypt Q&A: 'Jet bomber' case Profile: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Al-Qaeda group claims bomb plotUMAR FAROUK ABDULMUTALLAB Son of a wealthy Nigerian businessmanAttended a British school in TogoStudied mechanical engineering at University College LondonSpent time in Dubai, Yemen and Egypt Q&A: 'Jet bomber' case Profile: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab Al-Qaeda group claims bomb plot
Mohammed Attik al-Harbi, also known as Mohammed al-Awfi, and Said Ali Shari were sent home to Saudi Arabia, where they were admitted to an "art therapy rehabilitation program" and later set free, US and Saudi officials said.Mohammed Attik al-Harbi, also known as Mohammed al-Awfi, and Said Ali Shari were sent home to Saudi Arabia, where they were admitted to an "art therapy rehabilitation program" and later set free, US and Saudi officials said.
Both men appeared in a video in January along with the man described as the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Nasser Abdul Karim al-Wahishi.Both men appeared in a video in January along with the man described as the leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, Nasser Abdul Karim al-Wahishi.
On Monday, US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that airport security systems had failed, and that a much-criticised earlier remark of hers that security had worked was taken out of context.On Monday, US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said that airport security systems had failed, and that a much-criticised earlier remark of hers that security had worked was taken out of context.
She also demanded to know why officials had not revoked Mr Abdulmutallab's two-year multiple-entry visa - which was issued in June 2008 - after his father voiced fears to the US embassy in Abuja that his son was becoming radicalised.She also demanded to know why officials had not revoked Mr Abdulmutallab's two-year multiple-entry visa - which was issued in June 2008 - after his father voiced fears to the US embassy in Abuja that his son was becoming radicalised.
Mr Abdulmutallab's name was added to the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) watch list, but was not put on a no-fly list.Mr Abdulmutallab's name was added to the Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment (TIDE) watch list, but was not put on a no-fly list.
Online postings apparently written by the young Nigerian between 2005 and 2007 meanwhile suggest the young Nigerian was "lonely" and had "never found a true Muslim friend", according to the Washington Post.Online postings apparently written by the young Nigerian between 2005 and 2007 meanwhile suggest the young Nigerian was "lonely" and had "never found a true Muslim friend", according to the Washington Post.
"I have no one to speak too," read one entry by a user named farouk1986 in January 2005, when Mr Abdulmutallab was attending boarding school in Togo."I have no one to speak too," read one entry by a user named farouk1986 in January 2005, when Mr Abdulmutallab was attending boarding school in Togo.
"No one to consult, no one to support me and I feel depressed and lonely. I do not know what to do. And then I think this loneliness leads me to other problems.""No one to consult, no one to support me and I feel depressed and lonely. I do not know what to do. And then I think this loneliness leads me to other problems."