The Islamic State has confirmed
the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
It also confirmed that Abu Hassan
al-Muhajir, its former spokesman, died in a separate operation.
President Donald Trump had
announced that al-Baghdadi detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and three
of his children during a US-led operation in Syria on Sunday, October 19.
Trump had also said that the
person expected to replace Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed by US troops.
Confirming al-Baghdadi’s death on
Thursday, Abu Hamza al-Qurayshi, ISIS’ new spokesman, told the US “not to
rejoice”.
The group named one Abu Ibrahim
al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as its new leader.
“We mourn you… commander of the
faithful,” Abu Hamza al-Qurayshi said in an audio message.
“The Islamic State Shura council
convened immediately after confirming the martyrdom of Sheikh Abu Bakr
al-Baghdadi, and the elders of the holy warriors agreed on a replacement
“Do not rejoice America. The new
chosen one will make you forget the horror you have beholden … and make the
achievements of the Baghdadi days taste sweet.
“Do not be happy O America, for
the death of Sheikh al-Baghdadi, and do not forget the cups of death at his
hands, may God accept him
“America, don’t you realize that
the Islamic State is now at the forefront of Europe and West Africa? It is
extended from the East to the West.”
Both names are from the lineage
of Prophet Muhammad’s tribe.
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