Who killed Bhutto?
I’m not sure that I have the answer to the question - Who killed Bhutto? First, she has as many enemies as friends in Pakistan. Secondly, Al Qaeda benefits from chaos but not from the increased attention that the US would put on the organization. Thirdly, Pervez Musharraf and his guys seem to benefit the most. President Musharraf is deeply unpopular for the resent crackdown on freedom, liberty and the people of Pakistan. If he can calm the unrest without Marshal Law and jailing thousands, then he could be seen as an effective leader. No matter how he plays his cards, Bhutto was really the only opposition that had a chance at winning in the January election.
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From WaPo:
Even before the official search got underway in Pakistan, U.S. intelligence agencies yesterday were drawing up their own list of possible suspects in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto — a list that includes al-Qaeda as well as elements of Pakistan’s own intelligence service.
In the initial hours after the slaying, intelligence officials had no firm indication of who was behind the attack and no independent means of verifying any early claims of responsibility. But it was quickly clear that numerous groups possessed both the means of carrying out the assassination and a deep antagonism toward Bhutto and the moderating influences she embodied, according to several current and former officials closely tracking the situation. (more…)
