An Iraqi criminal court on Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;10) sentenced to death the wife of slain Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. She has been accused of working with the ISIS group and detaining Yazidi women, said the country's judiciary, without naming the woman.

Media reports have identified her as Asma Mohammed aka Asma Fawzi Mohammed Al-Qubaysi, the first wife of a polygamous Baghdadi.

Baghdadi's wife has been sentenced to death by hanging "for crimes against humanity and genocide against the Yazidi people and also for contributing to terrorism actions," a court official told new agency Reuters.

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<h2>Asma Mohammed's detention and sentencing</h2>

"The Karkh (west Baghdad) criminal court sentenced to death the wife of the terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for the crime of working with the Daesh [Arabic acronym for IS] terrorist group and detaining Yazidi women in her house," said Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council on its website.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife detained the Yazidis, who "were later kidnapped" by IS fighters in the Sinjar district of northern Iraq, added the notice.

As per an AFP report citing anonymous judicial sources, Asma was brought back to Iraq after being detained in Turkey.

In November 2019, Turkey announced the arrest of Baghdadi's wife. In February 2024, Iraq said that it had secured "the repatriation of the family" of Baghdadi. Reportedly, Asma and her children were part of this repatriation.

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<h2>Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?</h2>

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in November 2019 in a raid by the US Special Forces in northern Syria — during Republican Donald Trump's stint as the US President.

The leader of ISIS rose from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline Daesh group and declared himself "caliph" of all Muslims. He held sway over vast areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014 to 2017 before the Islamic State's control disintegrated under US-led attacks.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Iraqi criminal court on Wednesday (Jul 10) sentenced to death the wife of slain Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. She has been accused of working with the ISIS group and detaining Yazidi women, said the country's judiciary, without naming the woman.

An Iraqi criminal court on Wednesday (Jul 10) sentenced to death the wife of slain Islamic State leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. She has been accused of working with the ISIS group and detaining Yazidi women, said the country's judiciary, without naming the woman. Media reports have identified her as Asma Mohammed aka Asma Fawzi Mohammed Al-Qubaysi, the first wife of a polygamous Baghdadi. Baghdadi's wife has been sentenced to death by hanging "for crimes against humanity and genocide against the Yazidi people and also for contributing to terrorism actions," a court official told new agency Reuters. Also read | China warns NATO against provoking confrontation after alliance labels it a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war Asma Mohammed's detention and sentencing "The Karkh (west Baghdad) criminal court sentenced to death the wife of the terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for the crime of working with the Daesh [Arabic acronym for IS] terrorist group and detaining Yazidi women in her house," said Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council on its website. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife detained the Yazidis, who "were later kidnapped" by IS fighters in the Sinjar district of northern Iraq, added the notice. As per an AFP report citing anonymous judicial sources, Asma was brought back to Iraq after being detained in Turkey. In November 2019, Turkey announced the arrest of Baghdadi's wife. In February 2024, Iraq said that it had secured "the repatriation of the family" of Baghdadi. Reportedly, Asma and her children were part of this repatriation. Also read | Hezbollah poised to halt cross-border attacks if Gaza truce achieved, says chief Nasrallah Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi? Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was killed in November 2019 in a raid by the US Special Forces in northern Syria — during Republican Donald Trump's stint as the US President. The leader of ISIS rose from obscurity to lead the ultra-hardline Daesh group and declared himself "caliph" of all Muslims. He held sway over vast areas of Iraq and Syria from 2014 to 2017 before the Islamic State's control disintegrated under US-led attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President Donald Trump on Monday presented<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-releases-baghdadi-raid-video-warns-of-likely-retribution-attack-258906"> Conan the dog</a> who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

The dog who is in active military service was injured in the raid which was led by<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/declassified-picture-of-hero-dog-that-helped-to-kill-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-258570"> US Delta Force commandos</a>. The Islamic State leader blew himself up after the dog chased him into a dead-end tunnel on October 26 in northern Iraq.

"So this is Conan -&nbsp;right now, probably the world's most famous dog," Trump said as he introduced Conan, adding,"Conan did a fantastic job, so brilliant, so smart."

"The dog is incredible, Conan is a tough cookie. And nobody is going to mess with Conan," the US president said with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence by his side.

"Conan was very badly hurt, as you know, they thought maybe he was not going to recover. He recovered actually very quickly and has since gone on very important raids," Trump informed the White House press corps.

"I love this dog," Trump declared. "We're very honoured to have Conan here and to have given Conan a certificate and an award that we're going to put up in the White House," Trump announced.

After the raid, Trump had tweeted a picture of Conan saying that he did a "great job".

US vice-president Mike Pence speaking to reporters, said: "We were able to complete the raid without any American casualty, and so I think having the special forces here today who obviously can't come out in the public - but also having this extraordinary dog here today is all a reflection of our armed forces and the great job that they do."&nbsp;

"Conan is really a hero. It's a real joy to be able to help walk him here to the White House with you," the US vice-president said.

Baghdadi's remains were buried at sea by US armed forces officials similar to the 2011 sea burial of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after he was killed in a US special forces raid in Abbottabad in Pakistan.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Conan the dog who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

US President Donald Trump on Monday presented Conan the dog who was responsible for the raid that eventually led to the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The dog who is in active military service was injured in the raid which was led by US Delta Force commandos. The Islamic State leader blew himself up after the dog chased him into a dead-end tunnel on October 26 in northern Iraq. "So this is Conan - right now, probably the world's most famous dog," Trump said as he introduced Conan, adding,"Conan did a fantastic job, so brilliant, so smart." "The dog is incredible, Conan is a tough cookie. And nobody is going to mess with Conan," the US president said with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence by his side. "Conan was very badly hurt, as you know, they thought maybe he was not going to recover. He recovered actually very quickly and has since gone on very important raids," Trump informed the White House press corps. "I love this dog," Trump declared. "We're very honoured to have Conan here and to have given Conan a certificate and an award that we're going to put up in the White House," Trump announced. After the raid, Trump had tweeted a picture of Conan saying that he did a "great job". US vice-president Mike Pence speaking to reporters, said: "We were able to complete the raid without any American casualty, and so I think having the special forces here today who obviously can't come out in the public - but also having this extraordinary dog here today is all a reflection of our armed forces and the great job that they do." "Conan is really a hero. It's a real joy to be able to help walk him here to the White House with you," the US vice-president said. Baghdadi's remains were buried at sea by US armed forces officials similar to the 2011 sea burial of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden after he was killed in a US special forces raid in Abbottabad in Pakistan.

Trump honours 'hero dog' Conan involved in Baghdadi raid

A day after Turkish officials announced that they had captured sister of slain Islamic State leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-vows-revenge-against-united-states-for-killing-baghdadi-259266">Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi</a>, Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan said that his wife was also captured.

Turkey president in a speech at Ankara University said: "The United States said Baghdadi killed himself in a tunnel. They started a communication campaign about this but, I am announcing it here for the first time: We captured his wife and didn't make a fuss like them. Similarly, we also captured his sister and brother in law in Syria."

Turkey had said on Tuesday that its forces had captured <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-releases-baghdadi-raid-video-warns-of-likely-retribution-attack-258906">Bagdadi's sister Rasmiya Awad</a>, 65 along with five children during a raid near Azaz near the Syrian border town.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up after US Delta Force commandos entered his hideout in northwestern Syria. The terrorist group confirmed his death in an audiotape posted online later.

US President Donald Trump who had announced the IS chief's death had said later that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement was also killed by US troops. The US president had said that &nbsp;a "large number" of Islamic State terrorists were also killed in the raid.

Trump did not specify who he was referring to, but the United States government confirmed the killing of Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir, Islamic State spokesman and a high-ranking figure within the terror group. 
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A day after Turkish officials announced that they had captured sister of slain Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan said that his wife was also captured.

A day after Turkish officials announced that they had captured sister of slain Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan said that his wife was also captured. Turkey president in a speech at Ankara University said: "The United States said Baghdadi killed himself in a tunnel. They started a communication campaign about this but, I am announcing it here for the first time: We captured his wife and didn't make a fuss like them. Similarly, we also captured his sister and brother in law in Syria." Turkey had said on Tuesday that its forces had captured Bagdadi's sister Rasmiya Awad, 65 along with five children during a raid near Azaz near the Syrian border town. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up after US Delta Force commandos entered his hideout in northwestern Syria. The terrorist group confirmed his death in an audiotape posted online later. US President Donald Trump who had announced the IS chief's death had said later that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement was also killed by US troops. The US president had said that a "large number" of Islamic State terrorists were also killed in the raid. Trump did not specify who he was referring to, but the United States government confirmed the killing of Abu al-Hassan al-Muhajir, Islamic State spokesman and a high-ranking figure within the terror group.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife captured: Erdogan

Global collaboration is the key to conducting counter-terrorism in the Middle East following the reported death of the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group, while finding a coordinated international approach to combating terrorism which avoids the errors made in previous policy decisions of Western countries is crucial to addressing the issue, according to a China Media Group (CMG) commentary published on Tuesday.

Collaboration is the key to counter-terrorism work in the Middle East

The military dog slightly wounded in the US raid which resulted in the death of Islamic State&nbsp;leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/remains-of-islamic-state-chief-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-buried-at-sea-us-official-258568">Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi</a> is recovering and back on duty, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday.

General Mark Milley said the dog had performed a "tremendous service" during the special forces weekend assault in Syria that led to the death of the leader of the Islamic State group.

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Announcing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/russia-guarded-over-baghdadi-killing-world-leaders-say-fight-goes-on-258549">Baghdadi's death</a>, President Donald Trump said Sunday that the "beautiful" and "talented" dog had pursued the IS leader into a dark tunnel where he blew himself up with a suicide vest, killing himself and three children and wounding the dog.

Trump tweeted a picture of the dog on Monday, saying it did a "GREAT JOB."

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He said the name of the dog has not been declassified yet.

Milley also declined to provide the dog's name or any further details about the canine.

"We're not releasing the name of the dog right now," the general said.

He said the dog had been "slightly wounded and is fully recovering."

"The dog is still in theater, returned to duty, with its handler," he said.

The military dog slightly wounded in the US raid which resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is recovering and back on duty, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday.

The military dog slightly wounded in the US raid which resulted in the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is recovering and back on duty, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said Monday. General Mark Milley said the dog had performed a "tremendous service" during the special forces weekend assault in Syria that led to the death of the leader of the Islamic State group. Watch Video: Announcing Baghdadi's death, President Donald Trump said Sunday that the "beautiful" and "talented" dog had pursued the IS leader into a dark tunnel where he blew himself up with a suicide vest, killing himself and three children and wounding the dog. Trump tweeted a picture of the dog on Monday, saying it did a "GREAT JOB." We have declassified a picture of the wonderful dog (name not declassified) that did such a GREAT JOB in capturing and killing the Leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi! pic.twitter.com/PDMx9nZWvw — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 28, 2019 × He said the name of the dog has not been declassified yet. Milley also declined to provide the dog's name or any further details about the canine. "We're not releasing the name of the dog right now," the general said. He said the dog had been "slightly wounded and is fully recovering." "The dog is still in theater, returned to duty, with its handler," he said.

'Declassified picture' of hero dog that helped to kill Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Saudi Arabia said Monday that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-us-planned-operation-to-kill-islamic-state-leader-abu-bakr-al-baghdadi-258512">Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi </a>had distorted the image of Islam, and hailed his killing by US special forces in northwestern Syria.

"The kingdom appreciates the US administration's efforts to pursue members of this terrorist organisation that distorted the real image of Islam... and committed atrocities and crimes," said a Saudi foreign ministry source, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).&nbsp;

"Saudi Arabia continues its efforts with its allies, especially the United States, in fighting terrorism," the source added.&nbsp;

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US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baghdadi-died-whimpering-and-crying-after-running-into-a-dead-end-tunnel-says-trump-258391">Baghdadi had died "like a dog" </a>in an overnight raid by US special forces in Syria.&nbsp;

Trump said many IS jihadists had been killed in the raid and that Baghdadi had detonated a suicide vest when he was cornered in a tunnel.

Also read-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baghdadis-death-not-the-end-of-islamic-state-iran-258406">Baghdadi's death not the end of Islamic State: Iran</a>

IS had seized swathes of Iraq and Syria in 2014, imposing a violent form of Islamic rule on some seven million residents of its "caliphate", headed by Baghdadi.

The Iraqi, believed to be 48 years old, was rarely seen during his years as leader of the group, last appearing in a propaganda video in April. 
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Saudi Arabia said Monday that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had distorted the image of Islam, and hailed his killing by US special forces in northwestern Syria.

Saudi Arabia said Monday that Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had distorted the image of Islam, and hailed his killing by US special forces in northwestern Syria. "The kingdom appreciates the US administration's efforts to pursue members of this terrorist organisation that distorted the real image of Islam... and committed atrocities and crimes," said a Saudi foreign ministry source, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). "Saudi Arabia continues its efforts with its allies, especially the United States, in fighting terrorism," the source added. × US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Baghdadi had died "like a dog" in an overnight raid by US special forces in Syria. Trump said many IS jihadists had been killed in the raid and that Baghdadi had detonated a suicide vest when he was cornered in a tunnel. Also read- Baghdadi's death not the end of Islamic State: Iran IS had seized swathes of Iraq and Syria in 2014, imposing a violent form of Islamic rule on some seven million residents of its "caliphate", headed by Baghdadi. The Iraqi, believed to be 48 years old, was rarely seen during his years as leader of the group, last appearing in a propaganda video in April.

Saudi says Baghdadi 'distorted' image of Islam, praises killing

The Russian army on Friday said it hit Islamic State leaders in an airstrike in Syria last month and was seeking to verify whether IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed.

In a statement, the army said Sukhoi warplanes carried out a 10-minute night-time strike on May 28 at a location near Raqa, where IS leaders had gathered to plan a pullout by militants from the group&#39;s stronghold.

&quot;Senior commanders of the military groups of the so-called IS military council, 30 mid-ranking field commanders and up to 300 militants who provided security for them were eliminated,&quot; it said.

&quot;According to information which is being checked through various channels, the leader of ISIL Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi was also present at the meeting and was eliminated by the strike,&quot; it said.

ISIL is an acronym for the so-called IS group, also known as ISIS and Daesh.

The US has been informed about the attack, the statement added.

Elusive IS supremo Baghdadi has not been seen in public since proclaiming himself &quot;caliph&quot; in the Iraqi city of Mosul three years ago.

His group has earned global notoriety for imposing a hardline form of Islam that has included stonings, beheadings and amputations.

The Iraqi-born world&#39;s most-wanted man has been rumoured wounded or killed a number of times in the past.

He has been nicknamed &quot;The Ghost&quot; as he has been reportedly spotted around the Syrian-Iraqi border but his whereabouts have never been confirmed.

US-backed Arab and Kurdish forces broke into the IS bastion of Raqa last Tuesday for the first time since it became a hub of the group&#39;s self-declared caliphate and the scene of its most gruesome atrocities.

The military was trying verify 'by various means' whether he had been killed in a May 28 strike

The Russian army on Friday said it hit Islamic State leaders in an airstrike in Syria last month and was seeking to verify whether IS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed. In a statement, the army said Sukhoi warplanes carried out a 10-minute night-time strike on May 28 at a location near Raqa, where IS leaders had gathered to plan a pullout by militants from the group's stronghold. "Senior commanders of the military groups of the so-called IS military council, 30 mid-ranking field commanders and up to 300 militants who provided security for them were eliminated," it said. "According to information which is being checked through various channels, the leader of ISIL Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi was also present at the meeting and was eliminated by the strike," it said. ISIL is an acronym for the so-called IS group, also known as ISIS and Daesh. The US has been informed about the attack, the statement added. Elusive IS supremo Baghdadi has not been seen in public since proclaiming himself "caliph" in the Iraqi city of Mosul three years ago. His group has earned global notoriety for imposing a hardline form of Islam that has included stonings, beheadings and amputations. The Iraqi-born world's most-wanted man has been rumoured wounded or killed a number of times in the past. He has been nicknamed "The Ghost" as he has been reportedly spotted around the Syrian-Iraqi border but his whereabouts have never been confirmed. US-backed Arab and Kurdish forces broke into the IS bastion of Raqa last Tuesday for the first time since it became a hub of the group's self-declared caliphate and the scene of its most gruesome atrocities.

Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may have been killed by Russian army