Islamic State Names New Leader. The jihadist group islamic state is has for the first time confirmed the death of its leader abu bakr al baghdadi and named his successor. Us special forces tracked down baghdadi in north west syria at the weekend and attacked his compound.
Little is known about the leadership or members as most use assumed names and many fight or appear in video with. Bbc news the jihadist group islamic state is has for the first time confirmed the death of its leader abu bakr al baghdadi and named his successor. Department of defense in washington this week.
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An is outlet announced on the messaging service telegram that abu ibrahim al hashemi al qurashi was the group s new leader and caliph. Little is known about the leadership or members as most use assumed names and many fight or appear in video with. An is outlet announced on the messaging service telegram that abu ibrahim al hashemi al qurashi was the group s new leader and caliph. The jihadist group islamic state is has for the first time confirmed the death of its leader abu bakr al baghdadi and named his successor.