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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Julani, leader of HTS in Syria?
With Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s dramatic capture of Aleppo, al-Julani has upended many expectations about the war in Syria.
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World reacts to death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Al-Baghdadi reportedly killed himself after running into a dead-end tunnel during a US military raid in northwest Syria.
With Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi gone, what next for ISIL?
ISIL chief is dead but threat of his group remains, leaders and analysts warn, as speculation over next leader begins.
The day after al-Baghdadi’s death
By declaring a caliphate, al-Baghdadi has given his followers something tangible to fight for even after his death.
Family of slain ISIL hostage ‘touched’ by US operation
President Trump says military operation that killed ISIL leader al-Baghdadi was dedicated to aid worker Kayla Mueller.
From: Inside Story
Will ISIL outlive its leader?
Donald Trump says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up during raid by US Special Forces in Syria’s Idlib.
Published On 27 Oct 2019
ISIL chief al-Baghdadi dead, confirms Trump
The US president says al-Baghdadi killed himself by exploding a suicide vest during the US raid in Syria’s Idlib.
Who was ISIL’s self-proclaimed leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
Born Ibrahim Awad al-Samarrai near the Iraqi capital Baghdad, ISIL’s self-proclaimed ‘caliph’ killed in US raid aged 48.
ISIL leader targeted: US forces raid house in northern Syria
There have been questions about al-Baghdadi’s grip on power and reports of dissent within the group’s leadership.
Published On 27 Oct 2019
US targets ISIL leader al-Baghdadi: US officials
Unclear if al-Baghdadi was killed; President Trump to make ‘major statement’ at 13:00 GMT on Sunday.
From: The Listening Post
Video evidence: The return of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
The video showing the ISIL leader that sparked a thousand headlines. Plus, journalism gets the reality TV treatment.
Published On 4 May 2019