Abu Yaqub al-Masri
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Abu Yaqub al-Masari | |
Born | Egypt |
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Died | August 31, 2007 Iraq |
Abu Yaqub al-Masri also known as Zakkariya (The Doctor) and labeled "The Emir of Taji" (died 31 August 2007) was one of the top leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq and the organizer of the 23 November 2006 Sadr City bombings.[1]
The Egyptian-born Masri was killed by Coalition forces near the city of Tarmiya, north of Baghdad.[1]