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On November 1, local time, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released about 470,000 pieces of information about bin Laden. The information was obtained by U.S. forces after killing bin Laden in a building in Pakistan in 2011. This is the largest and most informative sharing of information since the U.S. Intelligence DirectorAte (DNI) released some documents in May 2015 and March 2016. The C.I.A. said the materials were made public to "give the American people a better understanding of how the terrorist group plans and operates." Thus, bin Laden's private life was made public, and what unknown things were made public this time?
Bin Laden, born in 1957 to a wealthy family in Saudi Arabia, became the leader of the global terrorist organization Al-Qaida and was the main mastermind of the 9/11 incident. He was killed by U.S. forces in May 2011.
A trip to England as a young man
Public information reportedly included a handwritten personal diary written by Bin Laden. In this humble school notebook, bin Laden documents how he first traveled to a Western country when he was 13 years old in 6th grade. That year, bin Laden underwent 10 weeks of "study" in England, not only studying English at Oxford University, but also visiting Stratford, Shakespeare's birthplace.
▲Shakespeare's house.
Although there had been rumors that bin Laden had been to western countries, it was not until this public diary that it was first confirmed. Obviously, the Western countries did not leave a good impression on him. He wrote in his diary: "I feel like they are a bunch of decadent people... Every Sunday, we go to Shakespeare's House, but that didn't impress me. I see a society that is different from my country, a society with a loose spirit. ”
Bin Laden's handwritten diary.
Part of the diary is written by Bin Laden's son, Khalid bin Laden, as if it were a question and answer between a father and a son. Today, Khalid has been killed by the American Navy SEALs, but his words about "ideals" with his father are recorded in his diary.
Relations with Iran became questionable
For researchers from the U.S. think tank Foundation for the Defense of Democracy, the most critical role of these documents is to provide information about al-Qaida's relationship with Iran.
▲ Hamza wedding video exposed Hamza as an adult for the first time.
The first strong piece of evidence is the wedding video of Bin Laden's youngest son, Hamza bin Laden, which was filmed in Iran. The protagonist of the video is bin Laden's favorite and the youngest of bin Laden's 18 sons, and he is also known as the "heir of terrorism". According to documents released in May 2015, bin Laden has entrusted the cause of "fighting the West" to Hamza, while the 27 or 28-year-old is hiding in Iran.
Another document that points the finger at Iran is a 19-page report on al-Qaida and Iran relations written by an al-Qaida general. According to the report, Iran has proposed providing money, weapons, and training grounds and manpower to the "Saudi brothers" as long as they can help harm U.S. interests in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states.
The hiding place of the bin Laden family in Pakistan
But interestingly, Iran and the Yash groups it supports often oppose the activities of Sunnis who share al-Qaida's views. There is also a letter from bin Laden to Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, asking Iran to guarantee the freedom of his family, which shows that bin Laden is also full of distrust of Iran.
Has bin Laden committed the most misdemeanor – downloading pirated films?
In addition to diaries and letters, bin Laden's computer files are more eye-catching. However, some documents that affect national security and involve pornography, as well as blank, damaged and duplicate documents, are not made public, and some documents are not open to the public because of copyright issues. It seems that during bin Laden's asylum in Pakistan, he downloaded "pirated films". But it may also be the lightest sin bin Laden has ever committed.
▲ According to reports, there are 174G video data, 7.4G image data and 18G text data in Bin Laden's hard disk.
According to the CIA website, bin Laden's computer has many cartoons, documentaries, and even "Mr. Bean" dubbed in Pashto, as well as the once popular YouTube video "Charlie bite my finger". Bin Laden's private collection of film and television works is also related to China, such as "Storm Decision" and "National Geographic: Weapons of Death". What's even more interesting is that bin Laden seems to enjoy collecting documentaries featuring himself, and at least 4 of his computers are about himself.
Bin Laden is also watching "Charlie Bite My Finger."
Anime class
Tom and Jerry
Racing Story
Showdown: Showdown of Evil
"Little Ant Soldier"
Ice Age 3
Batman: Gotham Knight
"Four-Eyed Celestial Rooster"
Cow Story
Games
Final Fantasy 7
Resident Evil
Forest of Animals
Grand Theft Auto
Naruto
Documentary category
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Peruvian Civilization
The Story of India
Film class
The Iron Curtain
The Three Musketeers