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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS second-in-command in joint operation
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-ranking global leader, was eliminated in a coordinated military operation, both nations confirmed.
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Pierre Dubois
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Nigerian and US forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-in-command of the Islamic State armed group globally, in a joint operation, according to statements from both countries' leaders.
The operation marks a significant blow against the militant organization's command structure. The death of al-Minuki represents one of the most senior ISIS leadership losses in recent operations.
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