Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s Right-Hand Man, Afghan National “Basim”, Reportedly Responsible for the Islamic State’s (IS) Military Wing, Captured in Raid in Atasehir District, Istanbul, Turkey – 2 May 2021

Posted By Samantha Roberts

Posted 3 years ago

A senior figure in the Islamic State group described as the slain leader’s “right-hand man” has been captured by police in Istanbul, local media reported Sunday.Officers detained the Afghan man,…

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