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==Early Life== | |||
[[File:HMP_Barlinnie.jpg|thumb|right|HMP Barlinnie, where al-Megrahi was initially held]] | |||
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi was born on April 1, 1952, in [[Tripoli]], [[Libya]]. He pursued higher education in the field of engineering and later worked in various capacities within the Libyan government. | |||
== | ==Career== | ||
Al-Megrahi was | Al-Megrahi was employed by the [[Libyan Arab Airlines]] and later became the head of security for the airline. His career in aviation security eventually led to his involvement with the [[Libyan Intelligence Service]]. | ||
==Lockerbie | ==Lockerbie Bombing== | ||
Al-Megrahi is best known for his alleged involvement in the [[Pan Am Flight 103]] bombing over [[Lockerbie]], [[Scotland]], on December 21, 1988. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 people, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history. | |||
==Trial and Conviction== | |||
In 1999, al-Megrahi was handed over to Scottish authorities and stood trial at a specially convened court in the [[Netherlands]]. In 2001, he was convicted of 270 counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. | |||
==Imprisonment and | ==Imprisonment and Release== | ||
Al-Megrahi was | Al-Megrahi was initially held at [[HMP Barlinnie]] in [[Glasgow]], Scotland. In 2009, he was released on compassionate grounds due to terminal [[prostate cancer]]. His release was met with controversy and criticism from various quarters. | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi died on 20 | Abdelbaset al-Megrahi died on May 20, 2012, in [[Tripoli]], Libya, at the age of 60. His death reignited debates over his conviction and the circumstances surrounding his release. | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
The case of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi remains a subject of | The case of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi remains a subject of intense debate and speculation. Questions about his guilt and the political implications of his trial and release continue to be discussed in legal and political circles. | ||
==Related pages== | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[Pan Am Flight 103]] | * [[Pan Am Flight 103]] | ||
* [[Lockerbie]] | |||
* [[Libyan Intelligence Service]] | * [[Libyan Intelligence Service]] | ||
[[Category:Libyan people]] | |||
[[Category:1952 births]] | [[Category:1952 births]] | ||
[[Category:2012 deaths]] | [[Category:2012 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:People convicted of murder]] | |||
[[Category:People convicted of murder | |||
[[Category:People released on compassionate grounds]] | [[Category:People released on compassionate grounds]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:51, 15 February 2025
Article about Abdelbaset al-Megrahi
Early Life[edit]
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi was born on April 1, 1952, in Tripoli, Libya. He pursued higher education in the field of engineering and later worked in various capacities within the Libyan government.
Career[edit]
Al-Megrahi was employed by the Libyan Arab Airlines and later became the head of security for the airline. His career in aviation security eventually led to his involvement with the Libyan Intelligence Service.
Lockerbie Bombing[edit]
Al-Megrahi is best known for his alleged involvement in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988. The bombing resulted in the deaths of 270 people, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in history.
Trial and Conviction[edit]
In 1999, al-Megrahi was handed over to Scottish authorities and stood trial at a specially convened court in the Netherlands. In 2001, he was convicted of 270 counts of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Imprisonment and Release[edit]
Al-Megrahi was initially held at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2009, he was released on compassionate grounds due to terminal prostate cancer. His release was met with controversy and criticism from various quarters.
Death[edit]
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi died on May 20, 2012, in Tripoli, Libya, at the age of 60. His death reignited debates over his conviction and the circumstances surrounding his release.
Legacy[edit]
The case of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi remains a subject of intense debate and speculation. Questions about his guilt and the political implications of his trial and release continue to be discussed in legal and political circles.
