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Sakra has 16 aliases
2006-02-23
Syrian Louai Sakka, on trial for top-level links to the al-Qaeda terrorist network, apparently used 16 different code names and identities.

Information regarding SakkaÂ’s codes name and forged identities, along with a fact-finding report of his testimony at Istanbul Security Dept. were included in the indictment prepared by the chief public prosecutorÂ’s office.

According to a related statement, Palestinian “Abu Zubeydah” called Sakka “Alaattin,” a name he often used in 1998 in Pakistan.

Sakka, claimed to be al-Qaeda’s Turkish mandate and the mastermind of attacks committed on HSBC and British Consulate in Istanbul, introduced himself to Habib Akdas in Islamabad with another code name, “Ayhan”.

Sakka used the named ”Haci Omer Inanc” during the preparation of attacks against an Israeli cruise ship carrying tourists in Antalya.

Sakka was captured in Diyarbakir as “Ekrem Ozel” in August 2005.

His lawyer had also confirmed the operation plan.

Reportedly, the al-Qaeda operative said in dialogues with police that one of the high-ranked administers of al-Qaeda, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi also called him ”Little Brother”, ”Louai” means ”Monster”; Sakka said he deserves this name.
Posted by:Dan Darling

#3  I read a WaPo article about Sakka a few days ago. It was interesting because there were some bits of info in there that show how technically unsophisticated he is, surprising given that Al Qaeda had assigned him a major operation that included building a bomb. What technical skills these guys do have seems to be very limited and narrowly focused. Not a recipe for success for those wishing to take over the world.
Posted by: HV   2006-02-23 09:31  

#2  Did this guy steal Fred's poster name generating program? Haci Inanc? Ekrem Ozel?
Posted by: Glenmore   2006-02-23 07:27  

#1  I imagine this guy played hell with the org charts and databases. Sybil would certainly be jealous.
Posted by: .com   2006-02-23 03:43  

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