The Islamic State (ISIS) group on Wednesday said that its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle and announced a replacement.
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ISIS has acknowledged the death of its leader, Abu al-Hasan al-Hashmi al- Qurayshi announced his successor. The terrorist group said on Wednesday that its leader was killed while “struggling with the enemies of God”. The group's media affiliate al-Furqan published an audio message by an ISIS spokesman announcing the death of its leader who was appointed in March, CNN reports. ISIS also confirmed Abu al-Hasan al-Hashmi al- Qurayshi’s successor on Wednesday.
Neil Prakash, 31, was in prison in Turkey for six years for his role with ISIS and has been held in an immigration detention centre since his release in February.