(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – One of the most senior religious leaders in the Islamic State (IS) group has been killed in west Mosul, according to Iraqi forces.
Abdullah al-Badrani, also known as Abu Ayoub al-Atar, reportedly died in an air strike by the US-led coalition on Thursday.
Al-Badrani issued many of the group’s dictates, leading to the torture, death and sexual abuse of civilians.
Iraqi security forces are trying to retake al-Nuri mosque in the old city.
