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Trump Announces Killing of Senior ISIS Leader in Joint US-Nigeria Operation

President Donald Trump announced that a senior Islamic State leader, identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, was killed in a joint operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. Al-Minuki was described as the group's second-in-command or most active terrorist.

15 May, 21:27 — 16 May, 08:26
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BBCHigh2h ago

Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

The US president says the joint operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Trump Says a Top ISIS Leader Was Killed in a U.S.-Nigerian Mission

The leader, whom the State Department designated a terrorist in 2023, had been hiding in Africa, President Trump said.

By Francesca Regalado

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

US president calls Abu-Bilal al-Minuki ‘most active terrorist in the world’ and says he was eliminated in ‘very complex mission’ Donald Trump has said US and Nigerian forces killed the “second in command” global leader of the Islamic State. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,” the US president said on his Tru...

By Agence France-Presse

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NPRHigh21m ago

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint U.S.-Nigerian mission

Trump announced the joint operation in Africa's most populous country in a late-night social media post. He said Abu Bakr al-Mainuki was second in command of the Islamic State group globally.

By The Associated Press

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed

US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.

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Fox NewsMixed4h ago

Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation

President Trump announced U.S. and Nigerian forces eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, whom he identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.

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SCMPMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ‌Isis globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a ⁠meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the ‌most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield,” Trump said in ‌a ‌post on Truth Social. “Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of Isis...

By Reuters

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DWHigh4h ago

Trump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.

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France 24High1h ago

US and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' IS group senior leader in joint mission

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu on Saturday confirmed President Donald Trump's announcement that US and Nigerian forces killed a senior Islamic State (IS) group senior leader in a joint mission in the West African nation.

By FRANCE 24

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says ‘most active terrorist in the world’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

Al-Minuki, a Nigerian national, was designated as a ’specially designated global terrorist’ by ⁠former Biden administration

By Reuters

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EL PAISMostly Factual4h ago

How Trump is inadvertently driving US support for the Catholic Church

The pope’s latest symbolic rebuke to the president is appointing a Salvadoran who entered the country as an undocumented migrant as bishop

By Patricia Caro

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

'ISIS greatly diminished': Trump announces killing of 'most active terrorist' in Africa

US President Donald Trump announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS's global second-in-command, in a joint US-Nigerian operation. Trump stated the mission, executed at his direction, successfully removed a key terrorist leader who was planning attacks on Americans and destabilizing Africa. This operation significantly weakens ISIS's global network.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS global number two, killed by US and Nigeria?

Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki operated as a senior commander for ISWAP and directed operations for the Lake Chad division of ISIS's General Directorate of Provinces (GDP)

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indian-expressMostly Factual4h ago

‘Most active terrorist in the world eliminated’: Donald Trump says ISIS’ global second in command killed

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straits-timesMostly Factual11h ago

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favours - The Straits Times

Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favours  The Straits Times

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rfi-englishMostly Factual58m ago

Nigeria confirms Islamic State second in command killed in joint US operation

Nigerian and US forces have killed Abu-Bilal ⁠al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State armed group (ISIS) globally, in a joint operation, the two countries' leaders have confirmed. It marks the second time in recent months that US President Donald Trump has ordered its military to intervene in Nigeria, where he has repeatedly alleged that Christians are being persecuted.

By RFI

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Islamic State leader

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of the terrorist group globally, was killed in a "partnership" between U.S. and Nigerian forces.

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

US and Nigeria eliminate ISIS leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in joint operation, Trump says

US and Nigerian forces killed ISIS global deputy Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a joint operation, Trump confirmed on Friday.

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Who Was Abu-Bilal, Top ISIS Leader Killed In Joint US-Nigeria Op

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki had been eliminated in a carefully planned mission.

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cyprus-mail2h ago

Trump says Isis second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist […]

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DawnMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says ISIS second in command Abu Bilal al-Minuki eliminated

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “Tonight, at my direction, brave American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria flawlessly executed a meticulously planned and very complex mission to eliminate the most active terrorist in the world from the battlefield. “Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, thought he could hide in Africa, but lit...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual4h ago

Trump says ISIS second in command eliminated

He also thanked the Nigerian government for its partnership in the operation.

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces

Al-Minuki, a Nigerian national, was designated as a 'specially designated global terrorist' by the former Biden administration in 2023, according to the US Federal Register

By Reuters

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US, Nigerian forces

Al-Minuki was designated as 'specially designated global terrorist' by former Biden administration in 2023

By Reuters

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Premium TimesMostly Factual1h ago

JUST IN: Tinubu confirms joint operation with US killed ISIS commander in Nigeria

The Nigerian leader described the operation as a product of successful partnership with the US. The post JUST IN: Tinubu confirms joint operation with US killed ISIS commander in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

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ukrinformMixed7h ago

Trump sets timeframe for moratorium on Iran's nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump said that a 20-year moratorium on Iran's nuclear program would be sufficient for him to reach an agreement and end the war.

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punch-ngMostly Factual17m ago

Tinubu confirms killing of ISIS leader in Nigeria-US joint operation

President Tinubu confirms a senior ISIS leader, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, was killed during a joint Nigeria-US military operation in the Lake Chad Basin. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-confirms-killing-of-isis-leader-in-nigeria-us-joint-operation/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed55m ago

‘I look forward to more strikes’ – Tinubu speaks on killing of ISIS leader

President Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, said he looked forward to more decisive strikes against all terrorist enclaves across the nation. The post ‘I look forward to more strikes’ – Tinubu speaks on killing of ISIS leader appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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aftonbladet16 May, 03:46

Trump: IS-topp dödad

la-repubblica16 May, 03:47

Trump: “Eliminato Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, secondo in comando dell'Isis a livello globale”

berlingske16 May, 03:51

Trump: Topleder i IS er blevet dræbt i Afrika

EL PAIS16 May, 04:00

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FT16 May, 04:00

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DW16 May, 04:03

Trump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria

newsbeast16 May, 04:06

Ο Τραμπ δηλώνει ότι ο Αμπού Μπιλάλ αλ Μινούκι, ο δεύτερος στην ιεραρχία του Ισλαμικού Κράτους παγκοσμίως, εξουδετερώθηκε

indian-express16 May, 04:07

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svenska-dagbladet16 May, 04:10

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iefimerida16 May, 04:14

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channel-news-asia16 May, 04:22

Trump says ISIS second in command eliminated

Times of India16 May, 04:23

'ISIS greatly diminished': Trump announces killing of 'most active terrorist' in Africa

naftemporiki16 May, 04:25

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rzeczpospolita16 May, 04:26

USA uderzyły w Państwo Islamskie w Nigerii. Zginął „najbardziej aktywny terrorysta” na świecie

Fox News16 May, 04:33

Trump says Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS globally, killed in US-Nigerian operation

politiken16 May, 04:36

Trump hylder drab på næstkommanderende i Islamisk Stat

Dawn16 May, 04:38

Trump says ISIS second in command Abu Bilal al-Minuki eliminated

SCMP16 May, 04:45

Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’

la-vanguardia16 May, 04:45

Trump afirma haber eliminado a Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, segundo al mando del Estado Islámico

The Guardian16 May, 04:56

Trump says Islamic State ‘second in command’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

yle-uutiset16 May, 05:05

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AP16 May, 05:08

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission - AP News

digi2416 May, 05:12

Trump anunță că numărul doi al grupării Stat Islamic a fost eliminat de forțele americane și nigeriene: „A crezut că se poate ascunde”

klix-ba16 May, 05:16

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le-figaro16 May, 05:16

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jutarnji-list16 May, 05:20

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balkan-web16 May, 05:28

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index-hr16 May, 05:33

Trump: Ubili smo najaktivnijeg terorista na svijetu

orf16 May, 05:33

Trump: „Weltweite Nummer Zwei des IS“ getötet

hindustan-times16 May, 05:41

Who was Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS global number two, killed by US and Nigeria?

ruv16 May, 05:45

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aktualne-cz16 May, 05:47

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delfi-lt16 May, 05:49

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die-presse16 May, 05:51

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telex16 May, 05:55

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el-mundo16 May, 05:58

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cyprus-mail16 May, 05:58

Trump says Isis second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces

The Independent16 May, 05:58

Trump says ‘most active terrorist in the world’ killed by US and Nigerian forces

vg16 May, 06:16

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Al Jazeera16 May, 06:16

Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed

hvg16 May, 06:20

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aktuality-sk16 May, 06:20

Trump hlási likvidáciu druhého muža IS. Americké a nigérijské jednotky zabili veliteľa al‑Minúkího

nos16 May, 06:22

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ndtv16 May, 06:22

Who Was Abu-Bilal, Top ISIS Leader Killed In Joint US-Nigeria Op

mkd-mk16 May, 06:24

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BBC16 May, 06:26

Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces

n1-bih16 May, 06:30

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Rappler16 May, 06:34

Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces

n1-serbia16 May, 06:43

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jerusalem-post16 May, 07:08

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NYT16 May, 07:10

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Premium Times16 May, 07:17

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japan-times16 May, 07:18

Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' senior Islamic State leader

tagesschau16 May, 07:18

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France 2416 May, 07:26

US and Nigerian forces 'eliminate' IS group senior leader in joint mission

publico16 May, 07:27

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rfi-english16 May, 07:45

Nigeria confirms Islamic State second in command killed in joint US operation

vanguard-ng16 May, 07:49

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meta-mk16 May, 07:59

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NPR16 May, 08:23

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