The Islamic State group confirmed the loss of life of its chief Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, greater than a month after his demise, and named Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as his successor.Little is understood in regards to the new chief, who will function the jihadist group’s third chief since its inception.Isis personnel have “pledged allegiance” to “Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as an emir over believers and the caliph of Muslims,” the group’s spokesperson stated in an audio recording launched…
Islamic State confirms its leader was killed in Syria, names new chief
