Suspect in Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US soldiers to face charges in Virginia court
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Mohammad Sharifullah, implicated in the August 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US service members, has been arrested in Pakistan. Engaging with the FBI, he admitted involvement in the suicide bombing and other attacks. Identified during Donald Trump's address to Congress, Sharifullah faces federal charges in Virginia for providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization. His capture follows extensive intelligence operations, and the Justice Department anticipates further charges as the case unfolds amidst escalating concerns about terrorism in Afghanistan.
Senior Pakistani intelligence officers confirmed the arrest of Mohammad Sharifullah in Balochistan province, where multiple operations failed to capture him. His involvement in numerous attacks is noted.
Trump expressed satisfaction during his address to Congress, stating, 'we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity.' He emphasized the urgency of American justice.
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