Abu Ahmad al-Alwani
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| Waleed Jassem al-Alwani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Waleed Jassem al-Alwani |
| Born | Iraq |
| Died | End of 2014 [1] Iraq |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch | Iraqi Army (until-2003) ISIS military (unknown-late 2014) |
| Rank | Commander (unknown-late 2014) |
| Battles/wars | 2003 Iraq War Iraqi insurgency |
Waleed Jassem al-Alwani known by his nom de guerre Abu Ahmad al-Alwani, was a former commander of the Iraqi army under Saddam Hussein and a prominent commander in the Islamic State. He was rumored to have been on the Islamic State military council.[2][3]
He was reportedly killed by coalition air-strikes in late 2014.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Kill List: Half of ISIS top commanders believed to be dead… but executioner-in-chief Jihadi John is still free to commit barbaric slaughter". 2 February 2015. Retrieved February 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive: Top ISIS leaders revealed". Al Arabiya. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "The Kill List: Half of ISIS top commanders believed to be dead… but executioner-in-chief Jihadi John is still free to commit barbaric slaughter". 2 February 2015. Retrieved February 2015.
- ^ "Half of I.S. chiefs are wiped out in air raids". 2 February 2015. Retrieved February 2015.