In or about 1994, the defendant OSAMA BIN LADEN, working together with KHALID AL FAWWAZ, a/k/a “Khaled Abdul Rahman Hamad al Fawwaz,” a/k/a “Abu Omar," a/k/a “Hamad,” set up a media information office in London, England (hereafter the “London office”), which was designed both to publicize the statements of OSAMA BIN LADEN and to provide a cover for activity in support of al Qaeda’s “military” activities, including the recruitment of military trainees, the disbursement of funds and the procurement of necessary equipment (including satellite telephones) and necessary services.
In around 1994, the defendant OSAMA BIN LADEN and KHALID AL FAWWAZ established a media information office in London, England (referred to as the “London office”). This office was intended to publicize OSAMA BIN LADEN’s statements and serve as cover for activities related to al Qaeda’s military operations, including recruiting trainees, disbursing funds, acquiring equipment (such as satellite phones), and obtaining services.