Al baghdadi news
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the founder and leader of the Islamic State (ISIS) until his death in October 2019. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Death
- October 27, 2019: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in a US military operation in Idlib, Syria. The operation was carried out by US special forces, who raided a compound where al-Baghdadi was hiding with his family.
- October 28, 2019: The US Defense Department confirmed that al-Baghdadi had been killed in the raid, and that his body was recovered and identified.
Background
- Al-Baghdadi was born in 1971 in Samarra, Iraq. He was a former member of Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) and later became the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), which later became ISIS.
- Al-Baghdadi was known for his brutal tactics and his ability to inspire loyalty among his followers. He was also known for his charismatic leadership and his ability to communicate effectively with his followers.
Legacy
- Al-Baghdadi's death marked the end of an era for ISIS, which had been responsible for numerous terrorist attacks and human rights abuses around the world.
- Al-Baghdadi's legacy is complex and controversial. While he was responsible for many atrocities, he also inspired a large following of supporters who saw him as a charismatic leader and a champion of Islamic values.
- Al-Baghdadi's death has also raised questions about the future of ISIS and its ability to recover from the loss of its leader.
Reactions
- The death of al-Baghdadi was widely welcomed by governments and leaders around the world, who saw him as a terrorist and a threat to global security.
- The US President, Donald Trump, praised the US military for carrying out the operation that killed al-Baghdadi, saying that it was a "big moment" for the country.
- The Iraqi government also welcomed al-Baghdadi's death, saying that it marked the end of an era of terrorism in the country.
Investigations
- The US military has launched an investigation into the operation that killed al-Baghdadi, which is expected to take several months to complete.
- The investigation is likely to focus on the tactics used by the US special forces during the raid, as well as the intelligence that led to the identification of al-Baghdadi's location.
Aftermath
- The death of al-Baghdadi has raised questions about the future of ISIS and its ability to recover from the loss of its leader.
- The group is likely to continue to carry out attacks and inspire followers around the world, but it is unclear whether it will be able to maintain its level of organization and coordination without al-Baghdadi at the helm.
- The US military has said that it will continue to target ISIS leaders and operatives in the wake of al-Baghdadi's death, in an effort to disrupt the group's ability to carry out attacks.