Abu Sulayman Jazairi (died 14 May 2008) was a senior leader of al Qaeda. He is originally from Algeria and was killed in Pakistan.
Abu Sulayman Al-Jazairi | |
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Died | |
Military career | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | Al-Qada officer and Weapons instructor |
Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan (2001–present) War in North-West Pakistan |
Operations
editJazairi was known as a weapons expert and was trained with planning attacks on Western targets.[1] He was involved in training al Qaeda terrorists.[2]
Death
editJazairi and several other men, were killed by a drone attack launched from a Predator UAV, in Damadola, Bajaur District, on 14 May 2008.[3]
References
edit- ^ Senior Algerian al Qaeda operative killed in May 14 strike inside Pakistan – The Long War Journal
- ^ Meyer, Josh; Rotella, Sebastian (24 May 2008). "U.S. believes strike in Pakistan killed key terrorist". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Drone strikes killed high-value targets, US tells Pakistan". Dawn. 9 February 2009. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2009.