CIA vs. Al-Qaeda: The Rise of Osama Bin Laden

Discover how Al-Qaeda operatives exploited Somalia’s lawlessness after the 1998 embassy bombings, creating a safe haven for terror planning. From smuggling networks to local support, this is the story of terror in the shadows.

145 min - War & Military - Wonder

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