British executioner friend of Jihadi John is finally tracked down and killed in air strike
5 years, 7 months ago

British executioner friend of Jihadi John is finally tracked down and killed in air strike

Daily Mail  

Ali Almanasfi, 29, who was a friend of fellow executioner Jihadi John, is understood to have finally been tracked down and killed after six years fighting in Syria A British jihadi who became an infamous executioner for Islamic State has died in an air strike, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Ali Almanasfi, 29, who was a friend of fellow executioner Jihadi John, is understood to have finally been tracked down and killed after six years fighting in Syria. Security sources last night confirmed that intelligence strongly suggests that Almanasfi – who was stripped of his British citizenship two years ago – is dead. The son of a bus driver, he reportedly knew fellow Londoner Jihadi John, whose real name was Mohammed Emwazi.

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Jihadi John's assassination was 'symbolic' and 'personal', spy chiefs reveal
5 years, 10 months ago

Jihadi John's assassination was 'symbolic' and 'personal', spy chiefs reveal

The Telegraph  

The assassination of Jihadi John was “personal” and not a strategic goal, spy chiefs have admitted as they detailed the painstaking methods used to catch him. Robert Hannigan, a former director of GCHQ, revealed that vein-recognition technology and voice analysis led the security services to identify Mohammed Emwazi “within hours” of a video depicting his masked face and crucially, his …

US coalition ‘targets ISIL chief linked to Peter Kassig killing’
6 years, 3 months ago

US coalition ‘targets ISIL chief linked to Peter Kassig killing’

Al Jazeera  

Coalition forces fighting ISIL say it carried out air raid against a senior leader involved in executing US aid worker. The United States-led coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant says it carried out air raids in Syria targeting a senior leader involved in the execution of American aid worker Peter Kassig and other prisoners. Coalition forces’ …

14 ISIS fighters were recruited from west London streets
7 years, 1 month ago

14 ISIS fighters were recruited from west London streets

Daily Mail  

A leader of the British jihadis dubbed the 'Beatles' is suspected of radicalising at least 12 men in just over two square miles of the capital. Alexanda Kotey is believed to have radicalised men from a small pocket of West London including El Shafee Elsheikh Mahmoud Elsheikh and barber Yunis Benelbaida are two of the radicalised West Londoners The suspects …

ISIS Beatles Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh snared
7 years, 1 month ago

ISIS Beatles Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh snared

Daily Mail  

The first pictures of the remaining ISIS 'Beatles' have been released after the pair were snared on their way back into Europe supposedly disguised as refugees. Mohammed Emwazi, who was killed in a US air strike in 2015, appeared in a number of videos in which captives including British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning were beheaded Asked what …

Final two British ISIS jihadis of ‘The Beatles’ captured
7 years, 1 month ago

Final two British ISIS jihadis of ‘The Beatles’ captured

Daily Mail  

The last two British members of ISIS's evil 'Beatles' gang have been captured in Syria. Mohammed Emwazi, who was killed in a US air strike in 2015, appeared in a number of videos in which captives including British aid workers David Haines and Alan Henning were beheaded Former child refugee Elsheikh was a Spice Girls fan from White City in …

British Isis fighter linked to Manchester attacker revealed as part of same cell as Jihadi John
7 years, 6 months ago

British Isis fighter linked to Manchester attacker revealed as part of same cell as Jihadi John

The Independent  

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Abedi's father looked after shot ISIS recruiter in Libya
7 years, 10 months ago

Abedi's father looked after shot ISIS recruiter in Libya

Daily Mail  

The father of suicide bomber Salman Abedi looked after a notorious ISIS recruiter when he was shot in Libya, it has been claimed. Abedi, who slaughtered 22in Manchester on Monday, was said to be friends with Abdalraouf Abdallah, a Libyan refugee who returned to his homeland in 2011 to fight the regime of Colonel Gaddafi. The father of suicide bomber …

How Jihadi John evaded security forces as he travelled to join ISIS in Syria
8 years, 11 months ago

How Jihadi John evaded security forces as he travelled to join ISIS in Syria

Daily Mail  

An ISIS militant who claims to have travelled to Syria from Britain with killer Jihadi John has released a detailed account of the journey revealing just how easily they evaded authorities. Scroll down for video A detailed account of how Mohammed Emwazi got from Britain has been published in an ISIS magazine, believed to have been written by known friend …

Isis confirms 'Jihadi John' was killed in drone strike
9 years, 2 months ago

Isis confirms 'Jihadi John' was killed in drone strike

The Independent  

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Islamic State confirms Mohammed Emwazi's death: Who was Jihadi John?
9 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State confirms Mohammed Emwazi's death: Who was Jihadi John?

Firstpost  

Mohammed Emwazi, also known as Jihadi John, was one of the most dreaded Islamic State terrorists in the world. It was because of this cold-blooded brutality that the IS terrorist Mohammed Emwazi, nicknamed ‘Jihadi John’ by the media, became one of the most infamous and hated people in the world. Emwazi’s nickname ‘Jihadi John’ was based on nicknames freed hostages …

Infamous executioner ‘Jihadi John’ killed in Syria drone strike in November, confirms Islamic State
9 years, 2 months ago

Infamous executioner ‘Jihadi John’ killed in Syria drone strike in November, confirms Islamic State

Firstpost  

The Islamic State group confirmed on Tuesday the death of British extremist “Jihadi John”, saying he was killed in a drone strike in their Syrian stronghold of Raqa in November. Beirut: The Islamic State group confirmed on Tuesday the death of British extremist “Jihadi John”, saying he was killed in a drone strike in their Syrian stronghold of Raqa in …

‘Jihadi John’ dead, ISIS confirms
9 years, 2 months ago

‘Jihadi John’ dead, ISIS confirms

CNN  

Story highlights Jihadi John is also known as Mohammed Emwazi and Abu Muharib al-Muhajir He was featured in a series of hostage beheading videos The confirmation in Dabiq magazine was the first time ISIS addressed the militant's death CNN — ISIS has confirmed the death of “Jihadi John” – aka Mohammed Emwazi, aka Abu Muharib al-Muhajir – in the latest …

Jihadi John: Who is the British militant to become the masked face of Islamic State?
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John: Who is the British militant to become the masked face of Islamic State?

ABC  

From a quiet, football-loving child to an Islamic State executioner, the man who became one of the most haunting figures of the jihadist movement remains a mystery even after being the high-profile target of a US air strike. Born Mohammed Emwazi, the masked Brit who became known as Jihadi John sparked worldwide revulsion with his grisly executions of foreign aid …

Jihadi John 'dead': British associate on Mohammed Emwazi detained in Turkey - live updates
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John 'dead': British associate on Mohammed Emwazi detained in Turkey - live updates

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British Isis militant known as Jihadi John has been …

Jihadi John: British Isis executioner Mohammed Emwazi targeted by US airstrike in Syria
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John: British Isis executioner Mohammed Emwazi targeted by US airstrike in Syria

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The British IS militant Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, …

Jihadi John 'dead': US officials believe Raqqa drone strike killed Mohammed Emwazi
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John 'dead': US officials believe Raqqa drone strike killed Mohammed Emwazi

The Independent  

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Jihadi John timeline: How Mohammed Emwazi became world's most wanted man
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John timeline: How Mohammed Emwazi became world's most wanted man

The Independent  

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Jihadi John 'dead': Relatives of beheaded hostages have 'mixed feelings' about drone strike on Mohammed Emwazi
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John 'dead': Relatives of beheaded hostages have 'mixed feelings' about drone strike on Mohammed Emwazi

The Independent  

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Jihadi John 'dead': David Cameron says targeting Isis executioner was 'act of self-defence'
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John 'dead': David Cameron says targeting Isis executioner was 'act of self-defence'

The Independent  

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'British' Islamic State leader ‘Jihadi John’ killed in US drone strike in Syria: Reports
9 years, 4 months ago

'British' Islamic State leader ‘Jihadi John’ killed in US drone strike in Syria: Reports

The Hindu  

Islamic State’s masked executioner “Jihadi John” has reportedly been killed in a U.S. drone strike in Syria that British Prime Minister David Cameron described as an act of self-defence but refused to confirm the death of the Briton who has appeared in gruesome propaganda videos. U.S. sources said that the American military was 99 per cent certain that Mohammed Emwazi …

US 'confident' that 'Jihadi John' killed in Syria drone strike
9 years, 4 months ago

US 'confident' that 'Jihadi John' killed in Syria drone strike

Firstpost  

The US military said Friday it was “reasonably certain” that the Islamic State executioner “Jihadi John,” a British citizen, was killed in a drone strike in Syria. LONDON: The US military said Friday it was “reasonably certain” that the Islamic State executioner “Jihadi John,” a British citizen, was killed in a drone strike in Syria. Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron …

US ‘confident’ air strike killed ‘Jihadi John’
9 years, 4 months ago

US ‘confident’ air strike killed ‘Jihadi John’

Al Jazeera  

Pentagon says it carried out attack in Syria to kill British ISIL fighter made infamous by hostage-beheading videos. The US defence department is “reasonably certain” that Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighter Mohammed Emwazi – better known as “Jihadi John” – has been killed during an air strike in Syria. In a briefing webcast from Baghdad to Pentagon …

Jihadi John: US military 'reasonably certain' air strike killed notorious Islamic State executioner
9 years, 4 months ago

Jihadi John: US military 'reasonably certain' air strike killed notorious Islamic State executioner

ABC  

The US military is "reasonably certain" an American air strike has killed Jihadi John, an Islamic State militant seen in a number of videos executing hostages, an official says. US military spokesman Army Colonel Steven Warren said the attack hit the intended target and people were killed but it was unclear whether Mohammed Emwazi, the man known as Jihadi John, …

Will Jihadi John drone strike hurt ISIS?
9 years, 4 months ago

Will Jihadi John drone strike hurt ISIS?

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. That and Kurds seizure of Sinjar would be two tactical victories against ISIS He says gains, like slowing of 'foreign fighter' flow may mean 'the end of the beginning,' but it will be years to rout …

Experts fear ISIS' Jihadi John left Syria when he was unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi
9 years, 9 months ago

Experts fear ISIS' Jihadi John left Syria when he was unmasked as Mohammed Emwazi

Daily Mail  

Jihadi John has fled Syria to Libya, according to intelligence experts, because Islamic State wanted to sideline him after his true identify was revealed. Scroll down for video Jihadi John - whose identity was revealed as Mohammed Emwazi from London - is thought to have fled to Libya from Syria. Previously to that he had been filmed talking to the …

Islamic State: British teenager said to be UK's youngest suicide bomber after Iraq attack
9 years, 9 months ago

Islamic State: British teenager said to be UK's youngest suicide bomber after Iraq attack

ABC  

A 17-year old who left northern England to join Islamic State is reported to have become Britain's youngest suicide bomber after he blew himself up in a car in northern Iraq, British media says. "Although the information within these reports has not been confirmed and the relevant UK authorities are working hard to verify the facts, we can confirm that …

Mohammed Emwazi: The 2009 interview tape in which 'Jihadi John' gives his view on terrorism
10 years ago

Mohammed Emwazi: The 2009 interview tape in which 'Jihadi John' gives his view on terrorism

The Independent  

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David Haines widow says, Jihadi John should be caught alive | IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

David Haines widow says, Jihadi John should be caught alive | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

London: The widow of a man killed by a masked Islamic State militant known as 'Jihadi John' has said that she wants him caught alive, a media report said Friday. Dragana Haines says the "last thing" she wants for the man who killed her husband, British aid worker David Haines, is an "honourable death", BBC reported. Emwazi, who is in …

'Jihadi John' identified as Mohammed Emwazi, was known to British intel for 5 years
10 years, 1 month ago

'Jihadi John' identified as Mohammed Emwazi, was known to British intel for 5 years

Firstpost  

The world knows him as “Jihadi John,” the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State group. London: The world knows him as “Jihadi John,” the masked, knife-wielding militant in videos showing Western hostages being beheaded by the Islamic State group. British anti-terror officials wouldn’t confirm the man’s identity, citing a “live counterterrorism investigation.” …

Jihadi John: Islamic State killer named by media as London computer programmer Mohammed Emwazi
10 years, 1 month ago

Jihadi John: Islamic State killer named by media as London computer programmer Mohammed Emwazi

ABC  

The Islamic State killer who has appeared on video beheading hostages has been named by media as former London computer programmer Mohammed Emwazi. His name was first disclosed by the Washington Post, citing unidentified former associates, but two US government sources confirmed investigators believed Jihadi John was Emwazi. Emwazi was identified to the Washington Post by friends and others familiar …

'Jihadi John': Mohammed Emwazi – from British computer programmer to Isis executioner
10 years, 1 month ago

'Jihadi John': Mohammed Emwazi – from British computer programmer to Isis executioner

The Independent  

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IS executioner 'Jihadi John' is a Londoner with IT degree | IndiaTV News
10 years, 1 month ago

IS executioner 'Jihadi John' is a Londoner with IT degree | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

London: The burly masked Islamic State terrorist known as ‘Jihadi John' seen in gruesome videos of beheadings of Western hostages was today named as a Kuwait-born Londoner. Emwazi, who holds a degree in computer programming, is shown speaking with a British accent and dressed in a black robe with a black balaclava covering all but his eyes and top of …

IS executioner ‘Jihadi John’ a Londoner with IT degree
10 years, 1 month ago

IS executioner ‘Jihadi John’ a Londoner with IT degree

The Hindu  

The burly masked Islamic State terrorist known as ‘Jihadi John’ seen in gruesome videos of beheadings of Western hostages was today named as a Kuwait— born Londoner. He was later thought to have been pictured in the videos of the beheadings of US journalist Steven Sotloff, British aid worker David Haines, British taxi driver Alan Henning, and American aid worker …

Jihadi John has featured in several beheading videos of terror outfit ISIS-IndiaTV News – India TV
10 years, 1 month ago

Jihadi John has featured in several beheading videos of terror outfit ISIS-IndiaTV News – India TV

India TV News  

London: The BBC today reported that the “Jihadi John” who has featured in several beheading videos of terror outfit ISIS is Mohammed Emwazi from London. In a statement Commander Richard Walton of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command said, "We are not going to confirm the identity of anyone at this stage or give an update on the progress of …

UK investigates reports 'Jihadi John,' suspected of IS beheadings, has been wounded in air strike
10 years, 4 months ago

UK investigates reports 'Jihadi John,' suspected of IS beheadings, has been wounded in air strike

ABC  

Britain is investigating reports that the man believed to have carried out beheadings in videos released by Islamic State, has been wounded in a US-led air strike. The British national, dubbed "Jihadi John" by the UK media, was believed to have been injured in an attack on a summit of IS leaders, Britain's Mail on Sunday reported. The group's leader, …

‘Jihad John’ possibly unmasked: U.S. officials
10 years, 6 months ago

‘Jihad John’ possibly unmasked: U.S. officials

The Hindu  

The tall, masked man swathed in black and sporting a British accent, who was the apparent killer of U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff in gruesome videos released on the Internet in recent weeks, may have been identified, U.S. officials were quoted saying on Monday evening. The man who has come to be known as ‘Jihad John,’ and rumoured …

'Jihadi John': Identity of Isis militant who beheaded Steven Sotloff and James Foley remains a mystery
10 years, 6 months ago

'Jihadi John': Identity of Isis militant who beheaded Steven Sotloff and James Foley remains a mystery

The Independent  

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One in four foreign jihadists fighting for ISIS are British
10 years, 7 months ago

One in four foreign jihadists fighting for ISIS are British

Daily Mail  

fighting for ISIS than serving in the British Army The British Black Beatle who murdered journalist James Foley is one of at least 500 Britons fighting for ISIS - and 250 of them are believed to back already At least one in four of the estimated 2,000 foreigners fighting for ISIS in Syria and Iraq is British - and half …

Australian jihadist Yusuf Ali was reported to authorities, friend says
11 years, 2 months ago

Australian jihadist Yusuf Ali was reported to authorities, friend says

ABC  

The young Australian man killed in Syria last week, Yusuf Ali, was reported to federal anti-terror authorities by a close family friend who feared he would die fighting in the war-torn country. The Australian Government is still trying to confirm what happened, although the ABC can reveal Ali - born Tyler Casey - was in Syria to "engage in hostile …

Yusuf Ali, Australian man killed in Syria, had links to Al Qaeda, court documents allege
11 years, 2 months ago

Yusuf Ali, Australian man killed in Syria, had links to Al Qaeda, court documents allege

ABC  

A young Australian man killed with his wife in Syria last week was recruited to fight against the Assad regime, allegedly for Al Qaeda and its affiliate Jabh at al Nusra. Yusuf Ali, 22, and his young wife Amira died near Aleppo in northern Syria last weekend. The ABC can reveal that court documents filed late last month allege Ali …

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