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Abu Yaqub al-Masri

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Abu Yaqub al-Masri
Born
Died(2007-08-31)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

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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

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The Egyptian-born Masri was killed by Iraqi security forces near the city of Tarmiya, north of Baghdad.[1]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Senior al Qaeda in Iraq leader killed in airstrike | FDD's Long War Journal". www.longwarjournal.org. 29 September 2007. Retrieved 14 March 2019.