Torture-Claim Saudi Survives Car Blast

The Herald (April 23, 2004)

Author: Iain Wilson; Chief Reporter

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Summary

A SAUDI security officer at the centre of torture allegations by Britons who were imprisoned in the kingdom has escaped an assassination attempt.

A radical Islamic group linked to al Qaida has claimed responsibility for the attack, which underpins a shift towards targeting security apparatus which help keep the al Saud dynasty in power amid growing domestic opposition.

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Torture-Claim Saudi Survives Car Blast

Five people died and 148 were wounded this week when a su...

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