War+on+Terror+FAQs


 * War on Terror**

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Frequently Asked Questions:

A: It was founded in 1988 by Osama bin Laden.
 * Q: When was al-Qaeda founded?**

A: It is an international group of terrorists who seek to destroy the West and the non-Muslim world. They do this by causing mass acts of violence around the world.
 * Q: Why was al-Qaeda started as a group what is its purpose?**

//**Q: When did the war on Iraq start?**// A: It started on March 20, 2003

A:Many people have different opinions on this. In my opinion, I think it is. People say that it is because US has taken over bases and had many troops over in Afghanistan. A lot of people do not see us as taking them over, however, and see it as helping them establish a new government.
 * //Q: Is stationing troops in Iraq and Afghanistan a form of Imperialism?//**

//**Q:When is it going to be** **over?**// A: National Security adviser told reporters at the White House, after 2014.

A:NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and it is an alliance of 28 North American and European countries. They have a treaty that states that a terrorist attack on one is an attack on all of them. This organization is mostly a defense against terrorist groups and they seek to abolish al-Qaeda.
 * //Q:What is NATO and who is involved?//**

//**Q: What was the motive for 9/11?**// A: They say because they hate our freedom. But some say it was punishment for the U.S. putting troops in Sandi Arabia.

A: Al-Qaeda was not attacking specifically Africa, but US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. These bombings killed more then 200 people and injured more than 5000 others.
 * //Q: Why did al-Qaeda attack parts of Africa?//**

A:There are actually several leaders of al-Qaeda. Many leaders started rising up following Osama bin Laden’s death. This includes his son, Saad bin Laden. At the moment, there are about 14 known leaders of al-Qaeda. It was founded by Osama bin Laden in 1988.
 * //Q:Who is the current leader of al-Qaeda?//**

A: Some other state sponsors of terrorism include Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria. These states were put on the “State Sponsors of Terrorism” by the United States Department of State. Iraq, Libya, North Korea, and South Yemen were once on the list, but were removed.
 * //Q: Who else supports terrorists?//**

A: Some extremists don't like the freedoms that Americans have. They disagree with women's rights and the freedom of religion that we have throughout our country. A: Some extremists don't like the influence that America has in other countries. They think our military and economic involvement is a form of modern imperialism.
 * Q: What does religion have to do with it?**

A: It is a fleet of U.S. and NATO ships that roam the Mediterranean sea seeking and stopping terroristic boats and ships carrying nuclear weapons.
 * Q: What does the Operation Active Endeavour do?**

//**Q: Why can't we go to Cuba but Guantanamo Bay is there?**// A: Its called the Cuba Embargo. It was about the Cuban Missile Crisis. JFK signed a document about not traveling there.

//**Q: Why did Obama say he was pulling the troops out but didn't?**// A: In October of 2011 he said they would be home for Christmas but they still have troops over there.

//**Q: What if September 11th never happened, would we be at war?**// A: No, if there were no attacks, the United States would not have went to war in Afghanistan and Iraq.

//**Q: Why not just pull back and defend the United States' borders?**// A: There is too much to cover and not enough people. We would still be able to be attacked from above.

//**Q: Why isn't the War on Terror just limited to al-Qaeda?**// A: All terrorists are not linked to al-Qaeda. Diminishing al-Qaeda would only solve one issue.

//**Q: Can Iraq be linked to al-Qaeda or other terrorists?**// A: Yes. Iraq has been on the State Department's list of terrorist sponsoring nations for more than a decade.

//**Q: Can the United States attack Iraq without U.N. approval?**// A: Yes. U.N. approval is not necessary.