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