Islamic State releases purported new audio message from top leader
by By Alexandra Zavis and Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times
Sep 28, 2017
2 minutes
BEIRUT - The Islamic State extremist group on Thursday released what it said was an audio recording of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a move apparently intended to counter rumors of his death and rally followers after recent battlefield losses.
If true, it would be the first communication from
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