Al-Qaeda affiliate in Yemen announces death of its leader, SITE reports
- March 12, 2024
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In accordance with IF YOU, Al Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula (Akpa) distribute images funeral of its leaderwith the body wrapped in a flag with the name of
In accordance with IF YOU, Al Qaeda on the Arabian Peninsula (Akpa) distribute images funeral of its leaderwith the body wrapped in a flag with the name of a jihadist organization.
“God took his soul while he patiently sought his reward and (…) led the jihad,” Akpa fighter said in a nearly 15-minute SITE video broadcast.
There were no immediate details about the time or cause of death. Batarfi. It is believed that he had some 40 years.
Akpa, formed in year 2009 Following the merger of Yemeni and Saudi al-Qaeda factions, Washington views it as the most dangerous branch of the Sunni extremist network.
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In February 2020, the organization announced the appointment Batarfi as its leader after the death of his predecessor Qassim al-Rimi during the US bombing in Yemen.
USA considers Batarfi an international terrorist because 2018.
According to SITE, Akpa has been appointed Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki what’s their name new leader. The man last appeared on video in February 2023, in which he called on members of Sunni tribes to join the organization, the American portal reports.
Akpa developed in the chaos caused by the war that has devastated Yemen since 2014. Conflict pits government backed Saudi Arabiawith Houthi rebels supported Iran.
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