Al Qaeda in Yemen
Synopsis
Since the death of Osama bin Laden, Yemen has become the hottest front in the war against Al Qaeda. Now, with headlines about a terrorist plot to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner, award-winning reporter Ghaith Abdul-Ahad travels deep into Yemen’s radical heartland. In this first-hand report, FRONTLINE looks at how members of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated militants have seized control of areas in southern Yemen and are winning some popular support. Is the United States’ expanded drone policy in fact strengthening this new fortified insurgent base?
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- Director
- Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
- Original Title
- Al Qaeda in Yemen
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Jamie Doran, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Doran
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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Producer
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
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What is Al Qaeda in Yemen about?
Since the death of Osama bin Laden, Yemen has become the hottest front in the war against Al Qaeda. Now, with headlines about a terrorist plot to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner, award-winning reporter Ghaith Abdul-Ahad travels deep into Yemen’s radical heartland. In this first-hand report, FRONTLINE looks at how members of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and affiliated militants have seized control of areas in southern Yemen and are winning some popular support. Is the United States’ expanded drone policy in fact strengthening this new fortified insurgent base?
Who directed Al Qaeda in Yemen?
Al Qaeda in Yemen was directed by Ghaith Abdul-Ahad.
Who stars in Al Qaeda in Yemen?
The principal cast of Al Qaeda in Yemen includes Ghaith Abdul-Ahad.
When was Al Qaeda in Yemen released and how long is it?
Al Qaeda in Yemen was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 29m.