Abu Yaqub al-Masri
Abu Yaqub al-Masri | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 31 August 2007 |
| Organization(s) | Muslim Brotherhood Egyptian Islamic Jihad Al-Qaeda (Al-Qaeda in Iraq) Islamic State of Iraq |
Abu Yaqub al-Masri, also known as Zakkariya (The Doctor) and labeled "The Emir of Taji", was a member of Al-Qaeda who died on 31 August 2007. He was the organizer of the 23 November 2006 Sadr City bombings.[1]
History
[edit]He was thought to be a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian Islamic Jihad and Al-Qaeda, and fought in Afghanistan. He was close to Ayman al-Zawahiri.[2]
Death
[edit]The Egyptian-born Masri was killed by Iraqi security forces near the city of Tarmiya, north of Baghdad.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mays, David (20 September 2007). "Iraqi Citizen Tips Lead to Killing of Notorious 'Emir of Taji' Terrorist". American Forces Press Service. Retrieved 21 September 2007.
- ^ "Senior al Qaeda in Iraq leader killed in airstrike | FDD's Long War Journal". www.longwarjournal.org. 29 September 2007. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
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