Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The United States and Nigeria have successfully killed a senior Islamic State leader, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint military operation. This operation is seen as a significant achievement in the ongoing fight against extremist violence in the region. President Trump emphasized the importance of this operation in disrupting IS's networks in Africa and globally.
- ▪Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was described as the 'second in command of ISIS globally' by President Trump.
- ▪The operation took place in the Lake Chad Basin, a region known for extremist activity.
- ▪The Nigerian military reported no casualties or loss of assets during the operation.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 4 centre, 3 right.
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in joint US-Nigerian mission — Korea Times
- ▪ US, Nigerian forces kill ‘most active terrorist in the world’ who targeted Christians — LifeSiteNews
- ▪ Trump Announces Overnight Operation Killing Top ISIS Leader — Dailycaller
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US and Nigeria kill ISIS leader who terrorized Christians in Africa, Trump says — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Trump says joint US-Nigeria raid killed top ISIS commander — The Hill
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Senior ISIS commander killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces, Trump says — Washington Post — World
- ▪ IS leader killed in joint US-Nigerian mission, Trump says — Le Monde (EN)
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission — NPR — News
- ▪ Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission — ABC News — Top
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Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say16 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMakuochi Okafor,West Africa reporter, LagosandBarry Marston,Jihadism researcherAFP via Getty ImagesThe Nigerian military has increased co-operation with the US in efforts to combat extremist violence (file photo)Nigeria and the United States say they have killed a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in a joint-operation. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was described by US President Donald Trump as the "second in command of ISIS globally" and "the most active terrorist in the world".IS has radically shifted in recent years, with around 90% of its attacks now taking place in sub-Saharan Africa.
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