Comment · Thu, May 31, 2012

I just returned from an Al Qaeda stronghold in Yemen

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GhaithAbdulAhad · 1189 points

I'm a reporter for the Guardian who recently snuck into Southern Yemen with my director dressed as a local couple to make contact with an Al Qaeda contact for a Frontline PBS film. Then, we managed to film in Al Qaeda controlled territory, interviewed Al Qaeda fighters, and saw their prisoners.

Yemen is at the center of Al Qaeda's ongoing operations.

I recently got back, and a film based on my experiences aired last night on Frontline. It's online: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/al-qaeda-in-yemen/

I'll be on at 10:30 am ET to take your questions. Looking forward to it.

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Spider_J · 9 points

Just a question, no political opinion or subtle disagreement here:

How old were your students?

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb

About 35 years old. We had discussions about many issues. I had students from Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, and Jordan. The ones from Iraq were my favorite! They had the best sense of humor and were the most friendly!

I am a telecommunications instructor by the way. Just to clear up any confusion. I was not teaching young kids.

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Comment · Thu, May 31, 2012 · 20 pts
I was just over in the Middle East teaching. My Iraqi students all thought it was better with Saddam than now. They have a little more freedom now, but less security.

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