Islamic State confirms death of its leader, names his replacement

Islamic State confirms death of its leader, names his replacement

Islamic State confirms death of its leader, names his replacement

DUBAI — Islamic State on Thursday confirmed the loss of life of its chief Abu Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, and named Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Quraishi as his alternative.

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan mentioned in April that Turkish intelligence forces had killed the militant group’s chief, al-Qurashi, in Syria. — Reuters

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