ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIL chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in Syria, confirms Trump

Al Jazeera  

The US president says al-Baghdadi killed himself by exploding a suicide vest during the US raid in Syria’s Idlib. US President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a military operation in Syria’s northwest Idlib province. Speaking from the White House’s Diplomatic Room, the president said that al-Baghdadi spent his last moments in utter fear and claims that he was “whimpering” and died as “a coward, running and crying”. Commenting on Trump’s choice of words, Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera’s senior political analyst, said it was important for the US president to “make clear” to those who follow or might support ISIL that al-Baghdadi is a coward. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett, reporting from the White House, also said that there is “no doubt” that Trump will “capitalise on this news as he campaigns for re-election in 2020, claiming Baghdadi’s death is a bigger deal than bin laden’s.” Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the mission was to capture or kill the ISIL leader.

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IS Claims Responsibility For an Attack That Killed 20 Syrian Soldiers, and Vows to Keep Fighting
1 year, 4 months ago

IS Claims Responsibility For an Attack That Killed 20 Syrian Soldiers, and Vows to Keep Fighting

News 18  

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an ambush in eastern Syria that killed at least 20 government soldiers and wounded others, warning that such attacks will continue. The Friday night statement said IS fighters ambushed two army trucks in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour using different kinds of weapons. Syrian opposition activists said the Thursday night attack …

IS claims responsibility for an attack that killed 33 Syrian soldiers, and vows to keep fighting
1 year, 4 months ago

IS claims responsibility for an attack that killed 33 Syrian soldiers, and vows to keep fighting

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for an ambush in eastern Syria that killed and wounded dozens of soldiers as opposition activists said the death toll rose Saturday to at least 33 as some of the wounded succumbed to their injuries. Another activist collective that covers news in eastern Syria put the death toll at 35 adding that …

The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor
1 year, 5 months ago

The Islamic State group says its leader was killed by militants in Syria and names his successor

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death in Syria of its little-known leader, Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi, who headed the extremist organization since November, and named his successor. Al-Qurayshi was the fourth IS leader to be killed since the group was founded by Iraqi militant Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and declared a caliphate in large parts of …

US says it killed Islamic State leader in Syria in drone strike
1 year, 6 months ago

US says it killed Islamic State leader in Syria in drone strike

India Today  

The U.S. Central Command said on Sunday it conducted a drone strike on July 7 that killed an ISIS leader in Eastern Syria. "U.S. Central Command conducted a strike in Syria that resulted in the death of Usamah al-Muhajir, an ISIS leader in eastern Syria," it said without giving any more details on al-Muhajir. Washington has in the last year …

Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Erdogan says Turkish forces killed IS chief in Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — The leader of the Islamic State group was killed in an operation by Turkish intelligence teams in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced. Recep Tayyip Erdogan told TRT Turk television in an interview late Sunday that the IS leader known as Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi died on Saturday, following a lengthy pursuit by the Turkish intelligence …

Suspected Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan
1 year, 8 months ago

Suspected Islamic State leader killed in Syria by Turkish intelligence services: Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish intelligence forces killed Islamic State leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi in Syria. “This individual was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria yesterday,” Mr. Erdogan said in an interview with TRT Turk broadcaster. Syrian local and security sources said the raid took place in the …

Senior Islamic State leader killed in US helicopter raid in Syria
1 year, 8 months ago

Senior Islamic State leader killed in US helicopter raid in Syria

India Today  

A US helicopter raid on northern Syria killed a senior Islamic State leader accused of planning attacks in the Middle East and Europe, the Pentagon said in a statement. The statement said the raid targeted Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali on Monday and was initiated after gathering intelligence that Islamic State was plotting to kidnap officials abroad. "Though degraded, ISIS remains …

US military: Senior ISIL leader killed in Syria helicopter raid
1 year, 8 months ago

US military: Senior ISIL leader killed in Syria helicopter raid

Al Jazeera  

US Central Command says Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was a planner of ‘terror attacks in the Middle East and Europe’. United States forces have killed a senior leader of the ISIL group in Syria in a helicopter operation, the US army said. US Central Command said in a statement that Abd-al-Hadi Mahmud al-Haji Ali was the primary target of a …

Islamic State commander in charge of Europe attacks killed in Syria, U.S. military says
1 year, 9 months ago

Islamic State commander in charge of Europe attacks killed in Syria, U.S. military says

LA Times  

A drone strike in northwest Syria has killed a senior member of Islamic State, the U.S. military says. A drone strike carried out by the U.S.-led coalition in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member of Islamic State who was in charge of planning attacks in Europe, the U.S. military said Tuesday. The military’s statement said his death would “temporarily …

US Military Operation Kills Senior Islamic State Leader, Associates In Somalia: Reports
1 year, 11 months ago

US Military Operation Kills Senior Islamic State Leader, Associates In Somalia: Reports

ABP News  

New Delhi: In an operation carried out by the United States military, a senior Islamic State leader was killed in northern Somalia, US officials said on Thursday, as reported by the news agency Reuters. "On January 25, on orders from the president, the US military conducted an assault operation in northern Somalia that resulted in the death of a number …

Two Isis leaders killed in US raid in Syria, says Pentagon
2 years ago

Two Isis leaders killed in US raid in Syria, says Pentagon

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US military has killed two Isis officials in Syria …

Islamic State leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi killed in battle
2 years, 1 month ago

Islamic State leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi killed in battle

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Islamic State leader Abu al-Hassan …

Islamic State group announces death of leader
2 years, 1 month ago

Islamic State group announces death of leader

Deccan Chronicle  

BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group said Wednesday that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement. Speaking in an audio message, the spokesman identified the group's new leader as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi. It was defeated in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria two years later, but sleeper cells of the Sunni …

US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
2 years, 3 months ago

US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday, including a rare ground raid in a portion of the northeast that is controlled by the Syrian regime, U.S. officials said. According to officials, U.S. special operations forces conducted a raid near the village of Qamishli, killing IS insurgent Rakkan Wahid al …

U.S. kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations

LA Times  

The seal for the U.S. Central Command is displayed on Feb. 6, 2017, at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria on Thursday, including a rare ground raid in a portion of the northeast that is controlled by the Syrian regime, U.S. officials said. According …

US kills two top ISIS leaders in airstrike in Syria
2 years, 3 months ago

US kills two top ISIS leaders in airstrike in Syria

CNN  

CNN — US forces killed two top ISIS leaders in an airstrike in northern Syria on Thursday, according to two defense officials, one day after a US raid killed an ISIS smuggler. The airstrike comes after the US military conducted a separate raid in northeast Syria that killed an ISIS weapons smuggler on Wednesday night local time, the Pentagon announced …

Is this Al-Qaeda's next chief? Heir apparent 'oversaw Black Hawk Down'
2 years, 5 months ago

Is this Al-Qaeda's next chief? Heir apparent 'oversaw Black Hawk Down'

Daily Mail  

Pictured in just one of three published photos, al-Adel is the likely successor to the al-Qaeda throne. Saif al-Adel's rival, Osama Bin Laden's son Hamza, was killed by American forces in 2019 Hamza bin Laden is the son of deceased former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden who is believed to have groomed him to take over the terror group At …

US kills Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri: Joe Biden hails assassination of Bin Laden deputy
2 years, 5 months ago

US kills Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri: Joe Biden hails assassination of Bin Laden deputy

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Monday evening announced a CIA drone strike killed al Qaeda leader's Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama Bin Laden's fanatical deputy who was the mastermind behind multiple attacks over the last two decades that have left thousands of Americans dead. President Joe Biden on Monday evening announced a CIA drone strike killed al Qaeda leader's Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama Bin …

US says it has killed ISIL leader in Syria
2 years, 5 months ago

US says it has killed ISIL leader in Syria

Al Jazeera  

The US says the raid outside Jandaris, northwest Syria, killed Maher al-Agal and ‘seriously injured’ one of his associates. The US military says it has killed the leader of ISIL group in Syria in a drone strike outside Jandaris, northwest Syria, with another senior ISIL official “seriously injured”. Maher al-Agal, one of the top five ISIL leaders was killed, said …

ISIS leader in Syria killed in drone strike, US says
2 years, 5 months ago

ISIS leader in Syria killed in drone strike, US says

CNN  

CNN — The US carried out a drone strike in northwest Syria on Tuesday that killed Maher al-Agal, the leader of ISIS in Syria, US Central Command said. “The removal of these ISIS leaders will disrupt the terrorist organization’s ability to further plot and carry out attacks,” said Col. Joe Buccino, a spokesman for Central Command. “The United States will …

Several killed in suspected ISIL attack on northeast Syria iftar
2 years, 8 months ago

Several killed in suspected ISIL attack on northeast Syria iftar

Al Jazeera  

Suspected ISIL gunmen killed seven people and wounded four others at a Ramadan iftar gathering in Syria’s northeast Deir Az Zor province, according to activists and monitors. ISIL has increased its attacks in northeast Syria, after US special forces assassinated then-leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi and his official spokesperson. As many as 23 alleged ISIL attacks have targeted northeast Syria over …

Profile: Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi?
2 years, 11 months ago

Profile: Who was Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi?

Al Jazeera  

Al-Qurayshi was a shadowy and brutal figure who led ISIL when under intense military pressure from the US and allied forces. Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi led ISIL from the shadows for a little more than two years before he was killed during a raid by US forces on a house in northern Syria. US officials described al-Qurayshi after his death …

IS leader blows up self, family as US attacks Syria hideout
2 years, 11 months ago

IS leader blows up self, family as US attacks Syria hideout

Associated Press  

ATMEH, Syria — The leader of the Islamic State group blew himself up along with members of his family as American forces raided his Syria hideout Thursday, the U.S. said — the second time in three years the United States has taken out a leader of the violent group that has been struggling for resurgence with deadly attacks in the …

Isis leader killed - latest news: Biden says Qurayshi killing is warning to terrorists
2 years, 11 months ago

Isis leader killed - latest news: Biden says Qurayshi killing is warning to terrorists

The Independent  

✕ Close Biden announces Isis leader has been killed For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, IS leader killed in US Syria raid, remains murky figure
2 years, 11 months ago

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, IS leader killed in US Syria raid, remains murky figure

Firstpost  

His death comes as Islamic State militants, after years of low-level hit-and-run ambushes, had begun to carry out bolder, higher profile attacks Beirut: The leader of the Islamic State group killed in a US raid overnight in northwest Syria was largely a mystery, with almost no known photos, never appearing in public or in the group’s videos. He met his …

IS chief blows himself up during US raid in Syria
2 years, 11 months ago

IS chief blows himself up during US raid in Syria

India Today  

US special forces carried out a nighttime airborne raid Thursday in northwestern Syria during which the head of the Islamic State group blew himself and his family up, the White House said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor had said civilians were among at least 13 people killed in the operation, which saw elite US forces make a …

‘Barrage of attacks’: Civilians killed in US raid in Syria
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Barrage of attacks’: Civilians killed in US raid in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Six children and four women among 13 people killed as US special operations forces launch raid in Idlib province, first responders say. Atmeh, Syria – At least 13 people, including six children, have been killed during a United States special operations forces raid in Syria’s rebel-held Idlib province, according to residents and first responders. The Syrian Civil Defense, a volunteer …

US officials share details of raid that killed ISIL leader
2 years, 11 months ago

US officials share details of raid that killed ISIL leader

Al Jazeera  

Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi lived in a three-storey building above an ‘unwitting family’, US official says. The ISIL leader killed in a United States raid in Syria lived on the third floor of a compound above an “unwitting family” that was not associated with the group, US officials have said. ‘Hands-on’ leader Later on Thursday, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said …

Senior al Qaeda leader killed in drone strike in Syria: Report
3 years, 3 months ago

Senior al Qaeda leader killed in drone strike in Syria: Report

India TV News  

A senior al-Qaeda leader was killed in a drone airstrike in Syria, Fox News reported citing a US defence official. On September 20, Salim Abu-Ahmad was killed in a US airstrike near Idlib, Syria. Washington has carried out attacks in Idlib before targeting al Qaeda terrorists and the leader of the IS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was hiding in the …

Trump says U.S. operation killed al-Qaida leader in Yemen
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump says U.S. operation killed al-Qaida leader in Yemen

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. at his direction has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi, an al-Qaida leader who claimed responsibility for last year’s deadly shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola, where a Saudi aviation trainee killed three American sailors. While Trump confirmed reports that al-Rimi had been killed, he did …

Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump
5 years ago

Soleimani contributed to 'terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London': Trump

The Hindu  

United States President Donald Trump on Friday defended the killing of top Iranian commander in a U.S. strike in Baghdad's international airport on Friday, saying the “reign of terror is over” and claiming that Qasem Soleimani had contributed to “terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London.” Analysis | The importance of Qasem Soleimani General Soleimani was the …

As Iraq reels from U.S. strike, its politicians turn against Washington
5 years ago

As Iraq reels from U.S. strike, its politicians turn against Washington

LA Times  

Mourners carry the coffins of Qassem Suleimani, Iran’s top general, and Abu Mahdi Muhandis, deputy commander of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, during their funeral Jan. 4 in Karbala, Iraq. Behind them, thousands trudged alongside a procession of trucks, chanting, “There is no god but God, and America is the enemy of God.” Among those at the fore in …

ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIL confirms death of leader al-Baghdadi, names new chief

Al Jazeera  

Leader killed in US raid replaced by Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, group says, also confirming spokesman’s death. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant armed group has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announcing Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new chief. Abu Hamza al-Qurayshi, ISIL’s new spokesman, made the announcement on Thursday in an audio …

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi dead, vows revenge
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi dead, vows revenge

The Hindu  

The Islamic State militant group confirmed on October 31 that its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a weekend raid by U.S. forces in northwestern Syria and it vowed revenge against the United States. Baghdadi, an Iraqi jihadist who rose from obscurity to declare himself “caliph” of all Muslims as the leader of Islamic State, died during the swoop …

Pentagon Footage Provides New Details of Daring Special Forces Raid of Baghdadi Compound
5 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon Footage Provides New Details of Daring Special Forces Raid of Baghdadi Compound

Slate  

The Pentagon released more details about last weekend’s nighttime raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in northwest Syria’s Idlib province. Briefing reporters Wednesday, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, the top commander of U.S. Central Command, presented grainy, black-and-white aerial footage of the operation as special operations troops approached Baghdadi’s compound just four miles from the Turkish border. McKenzie said the …

Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement could surface within weeks, claims top US official
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's replacement could surface within weeks, claims top US official

Firstpost  

The Islamic State group’s leadership has a ‘deep bench’ and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government’s top counter-terrorism expert said. Washington: The Islamic State group’s leadership has a “deep bench” and a replacement for deceased chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi could surface within weeks, the US government’s top counter-terrorism expert said on …

Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

Pentagon releases video, photos of Baghdadi raid

The Hindu  

The Pentagon released video and photos on Wednesday of the U.S. special forces raid that resulted in the death of Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The compound was razed by U.S. munitions after the raid, leaving it looking like “a parking lot with large potholes,” said Marine Corps General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command. Mr. McKenzie …

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid

Al Jazeera  

The general who oversaw the United States raid on the compound of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader provided the most detailed account yet of the operation and said the US was on alert for possible “retribution attacks”. “US forces discovered Baghdadi hiding in a tunnel when capture at the hands of US forces was imminent,” McKenzie …

Islamic State vows revenge against US for al-Baghdadi's killing
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State vows revenge against US for al-Baghdadi's killing

India Today  

Islamic State confirmed on Thursday that its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a weekend raid by US special forces in northwestern Syria, and vowed revenge against the United States. The Iraqi rose from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline group and declare himself "caliph" of all Muslims, holding sway over huge areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014-2017 before …

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, announces new leader
5 years, 2 months ago

Islamic State confirms Baghdadi's death, announces new leader

India Today  

The Islamic State group declared a new leader Thursday after it confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi days earlier in a US raid in Syria. In its audio release by the IS central media arm, al-Furqan Foundation, a new spokesman for IS identifies the successor as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi tracing his lineage, like al-Baghdadi, to the …

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid
5 years, 2 months ago

US releases footage, provides more detail on al-Baghdadi raid

Al Jazeera  

The general who oversaw the United States raid on the compound of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant leader provided the most detailed account yet of the operation and said the US was on alert for possible “retribution attacks”. “US forces discovered Baghdadi hiding in a tunnel when capture at the hands of US forces was imminent,” McKenzie …

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor
5 years, 2 months ago

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor

NPR  

ISIS Confirms Baghdadi's Death And Names His Successor Enlarge this image toggle caption Defense.gov Defense.gov The Islamic State on Thursday confirmed the death of its founder and leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and announced a successor. Media no longer available McKenzie offered fresh details on the operation against Baghdadi and warned that U.S. officials are bracing for "some form of retribution …

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea
5 years, 2 months ago

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea

NPR  

Head Of U.S. Central Command Says ISIS Leader Baghdadi Buried At Sea Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP Andrew Harnik/AP The head of U.S. Central Command, Gen. Frank McKenzie says the body of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was buried at sea after last weekend's commando raid in Syria in which he detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and …

Baghdadi, ISIS and US: The mystery to endure
5 years, 2 months ago

Baghdadi, ISIS and US: The mystery to endure

Deccan Chronicle  

The meteoric rise and violent demise of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, head of the egregious Islamic State, who attained notoriety as the world’s most vicious Islamist villain, is destined to remain an enduring mystery despite the incredible hype about the manner of his death. His death might have been described in considerable detail by US President Donald Trump, who has taken …

Donald Trump claims 'number one replacement' to Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi terminated by US troops
5 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump claims 'number one replacement' to Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi terminated by US troops

Firstpost  

Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that the US knew the potential successors of Baghdadi and was after them. Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US had terminated the “number one replacement” to ISIS leader and world’s most terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who was killed in an American raid in Syria. President Trump announced on Sunday that Baghdadi, …

Trump says Baghdadi’s ’number one replacement’ also ’terminated’
5 years, 2 months ago

Trump says Baghdadi’s ’number one replacement’ also ’terminated’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the person likely to be first in line to replace Islamic State's slain leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has also been "terminated." "Just confirmed that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's number one replacement has been terminated by American troops. A top Kurdish official said Baghdadi's spokesman and right hand man, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, was killed Sunday …

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead... but Isis will live on. Here’s how
5 years, 2 months ago

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead... but Isis will live on. Here’s how

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy They called him al-shabha, “the …

Analysis | The Islamic State sans Abu Bakr Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

Analysis | The Islamic State sans Abu Bakr Baghdadi

The Hindu  

The death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder leader of the Islamic State terrorist group, is a signal moment in the fight against terrorism, at least in West Asia. Born in Iraq’s Samarra into a Salafi family, Baghdadi, whose real name was Ibrahim bin Awwad bin Ibrahim al-Badri, did his primary education in his hometown and higher studies in Baghdad. …

Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Trump over Baghdadi death
5 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Trump over Baghdadi death

Daily Mail  

Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him over the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Saudi Arabia 's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him over the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi A Saudi foreign ministry source had yesterday hailed Baghdadi's death and said the …

SAS troops played key role in US-led raids that killed ISIS kingpin Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
5 years, 2 months ago

SAS troops played key role in US-led raids that killed ISIS kingpin Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Daily Mail  

SAS troops were part of the plot to bring down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, it has been claimed. It comes as the remains of Baghdadi were disposed of at sea after U.S. forces were able to confirm the ISIS leader's identity using DNA samples taken from his underwear and blood. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's remains have been disposed of at …

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