Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of al-Qaeda’s Hamza bin Laden – the son of Osama bin Laden

The announcement came after the US government offered a US$1 million reward for information leading to his capture.

AFPAn undated image released by the CIA in 2017 shows Hamza bin Laden, son of Osama bin Laden.

Saudi Arabia announced Friday it had revoked the citizenship of Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late al-Qaeda leader who has become an increasingly prominent figure in the terror network.

Saudi Arabia revoked his citizenship via a royal decree in November, a notice published Friday by the kingdom’s official gazette said.

There was no explanation why the order was only becoming public now. However, the announcement comes after the US government offered a US$1 million reward for information leading to his capture as part of its “Rewards for Justice” programme.
US offers $1 million reward for location of Osama bin Laden’s son

Osama bin Laden’s son has emerged as a leader of the al-Qaeda terrorist group. The elder bin Laden was killed in a US military raid in Pakistan in May 2011.

Hamza bin Laden was named a “specially designated global terrorist” in January 2017. He has released audio and video messages calling for attacks against the US and its allies.

Al-Qaeda was responsible for the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US and a host of other assaults against Western interests.

Late al-Qaeda leader’s son said to have threatened revenge for US killing his father in 2011 and Washington is concerned he will rise as Islamic State falls.

Source: SCMP