Abu Yaqub al-Masri
Egyptian al-Qaeda member (died 2007)
About Abu Yaqub al-Masri
Lived 2000 – 2007. Abu Yaqub al-Masri was an Egyptian.
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.
History
He was thought to be a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Egyptian Islamic Jihad and al-Qaeda, and fought in Afghanistan. He was close to Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Death Masri was killed by Iraqi security forces near the city of Tarmiya, north of Baghdad.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Abu Yaqub al-Masri?
Egyptian al-Qaeda member (died 2007)
When was Abu Yaqub al-Masri born?
Abu Yaqub al-Masri was born in 2000 in Egypt.
When did Abu Yaqub al-Masri die?
Abu Yaqub al-Masri died on 31 August 2007 in Al Tarmia.
What nationality was Abu Yaqub al-Masri?
Abu Yaqub al-Masri was Egyptian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Abu Yaqub al-Masri
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