IS confirms Baghdadi death, names new leader: Statement
The Islamic State has heaped praise on its deceased 'Khalifa' Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi and has named Al-Quraishi as his successor.
By : migrator
Update: 2019-10-31 16:22 GMT
The Islamic State jihadist group confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, said a statement released Thursday.
"We mourn you... commander of the faithful," an audio statement read by Abu Hamza al-Quraishi, presented as the jihadist group's spokesman, said.
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