Canadian faces terrorism charges in U.S.

Last Updated Wed, 21 Jan 2004 19:31:53

NEW YORK - A Somali-born Canadian has been charged in New York with
conspiracy to support al-Qaeda.

Mohammed Abdullah Warsame, 30, lived and went to school in Minneapolis,
Minn. The indictment alleges that beginning in March 2000, he conspired to
provide material support and resources to the terrorist network. U.S.
authorities will not comment on reports of links between Warsame and
terrorist suspect Zacarias Moussaoui.

"The charge against Warsame is a grim reminder that al-Qaeda, aided by
agents and cells in this country, continues its shadowy efforts to destroy
the lives and freedoms of the people in the United States," said U.S.
Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Moussaoui, who was also arrested in Minnesota, is the only suspect being
prosecuted in the United States in connection with the Sept. 11 attacks. If
convicted, Warsame faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.


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