Amari Saifi, suspected terrorist being held in Chad. (AP)
Terrorist Suspect Held by Rebel Group Story aired: Monday, July 12, 2004
The most wanted terrorist in North Africa has been held by Chadian rebels since March. The rebels want to hand Amari Saifi over to the U.S. And it certainly wants him, but there are other forces at play.
Last week Libya gave the Chadian rebels an ultimatum, to hand him over or suffer a bombing. But that deadline has passed with no repercussions.
Joining us with more on this story is New York Times correspondent Craig Smith.