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Islamic State mufti killed in Mosul air strike, Iraqi forces say

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 […]

BBC News reports:

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.