Abu Yaqub al-Masri

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]

Abu Yaqub al-Masari
Born
Egypt
Died(2007-08-31)31 August 2007
Tarmiya, Iraq
Organization(s)Egyptian Islamic Jihad and Al-Qaeda

History

He was thought to be a member of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad and Al-Qaeda, and fought in Afghanistan. He was close to Ayman al-Zawahiri.[2]

Death

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

References
  1. 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.


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