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Published: Saturday, May 16
Updated: Saturday, May 16
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Credited from: CBSNEWS
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leading figure in the Islamic State, during a military operation involving U.S. and Nigerian forces. He stated on Truth Social, "He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans," emphasizing the operation as a significant blow to ISIS's global operations, according to CBS News and Channel News Asia.
During the announcement, Trump elaborated on the complexities of the mission, stating it was "meticulously planned" and involved close collaboration between U.S. and Nigerian forces. He praised the Nigerian government for its partnership, highlighting that al-Minuki had been trackable through intelligence despite his efforts to remain hidden in Africa. This information was reported by Reuters and India Times.
Al-Minuki, described as the second in command of ISIS, was praised for the operation's execution, which Trump stated would significantly weaken ISIS's operational capacity globally. The President remarked, "With his removal, ISIS's global operation is greatly diminished," a sentiment echoed by multiple reports that highlight the importance of this military action in the fight against terrorism, including South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.
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