Top ISIS Leader Killed in Mosul

Top ISIS Leader Killed in Mosul

By Hailey Lawrence

 

It was confirmed on Tuesday by Iraqi military intelligence that senior ISIS commander Mahmoud Shukri al Nuaimi was killed in the Battle for Mosul.

Mahmoud Shukri al Nuaimi was a senior leader in a militant setup called Sheikh Faris, according to CNN. His death was caused by an airstrike lead by Iraqi forces in western Mosul. Although not confirmed, Nuaimi was believed to have worked for Saddam Husein's intelligence services. ISIS later confirmed his death by remembering him in a video, calling him "a martyr of the battle." 

While saddening to those of ISIS, it is a cause of celebration, considering the UN human rights offices reported new atrocities--including 60 civilian deaths--by ISIS in Mosul this week. With this death, it is a step forward in advancing toward liberating Mosul and also defeating ISIS in Iraq and hopefully, eliminate all influence of ISIS once and for all.

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