| Abu Yaqub al-Masari | |
|---|---|
| Born | Egypt |
| 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 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]