User:Khaled Jeems Kowiat
Khaled Jeems Kowiat | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 18, 1984 Naples, Florida |
| Allegiance |  United States of America Libya (2011–2014) |
| Service |  United States ArmySouth Atlantic Division |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | First Battle of Benghazi First Battle of Brega Second Battle of Brega |
Khaled Kowiat (Template:Lang-ar; born January 18 1984) is an 'American boots on the ground' Colonel who commanded rebel forces in the First Battle of Brega.[1]
He is a direct descendant of the sister of Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil and in effect, a prince of Copan. He is also the cousin of Porfirio Lobo Sosa.
Role in the Libyan Civil War
Khaled Kowiat was involved in a bank robbery in Benghazi on 18 February 2011. [2]
A safe house located just west of The Rock Mosque in Benghazi was utilized by Kowiat.[3]
During Gaddafi's assault on Brega, Kowiat volunteered to be deployed there and was given joint command of Brega's rebel forces.
An incident where anti-aircraft artillery was fired at an American fighter jet was witnessed by Khaled Kowiat, who said multiple air defence systems were being used all around him.[4]
On June 10 2011, Kowiat declared the capture and planned transfer of suspected al qaeda militants to Gitmo.
Evacuation
On 21 August 2011, Kowiat fled Libya with a large sum of cash and escaped to the Cayman Islands.
An Intricate network of funding linked to Libya has been contested, as established by Kowiat.[5]
References
- ^ Potter, Mitch (2 March 2011). "The Star in Libya: Rebels quash Gadhafi raid". The Toronto Star. Brega. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ^ Kila, Joris (21 February 2011). "Benghazi Armored Truck Hijacking". Heritage Under Siege by Joris Kila. USA. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ Wedeman, Ben (31 March 2011). "Benghazigate". CNN. Tripoli. Retrieved 1 April 2011.
- ^ Farmer, Ben (3 April 2011). "Libya: Waiting for Air Strikes To Break a Stalemate". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ^ "Kadhafi and Cayman". Maples and Calder. Cayman Islands. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.