Abu Ubaidah Youssef al-Annabi
Abu Ubaidah Youssef al-Annabi | |
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| Born | January 1 or February 7, 1969[1] Annaba, Algeria |
| Known for | Emir of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb |
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| Allegiance |  Al-Qaeda |
| Service/ |  AQIM |
| Rank | Emir of AQIM (2020–present) |
| Battles/wars | Insurgency in the Maghreb |
Abu Ubaidah Youssef al-Annabi (Arabic: أبو عبيدة يوسف العنابي) is an Algerian Islamist jihadi militant who is the current emir, or leader, of the Algerian Islamic militant group Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), formerly the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC). In November 2020, he was named emir, replacing Abdelmalek Droukdel who was killed during a French special operation during the Battle of Talahandak.[2]
The U.S. Rewards for Justice Program is offering up to $7 million in exchange for information leading to al-Annabi's apprehension.[1]
Sanctions[]
On 29 September 2015, the U.S. State Department designated al-Annabi as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224.[3]
See also[]
- List of fugitives from justice who disappeared
References[]
- ^ a b "Abu Ubaydah Yusuf al-Anabi". Rewards for Justice.
- ^ "Al-Qaeda in North Africa appoints new leader after killing". Al Jazeera. 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Abu Ubaydah Yusuf al-Anabi". Counter Extremism Project.
Categories:
- 1969 births
- Living people
- People from Annaba
- Algerian al-Qaeda members
- Al-Qaeda leaders
- Leaders of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
- Leaders of Islamic terror groups
- Salafi jihadists
- Fugitives wanted by Algeria
- Fugitives wanted by the United States
- Fugitives wanted on terrorism charges
- Individuals designated as terrorists by the United States government
- 21st-century Algerian people