Leader of Isis in Philippines killed, DNA tests confirm

Defence secretary says US confirmed death of Abu Dar, the charismatic leader of Isis-affiliated Maute Group

DNA tests have confirmed the death of Philippines Isis leader known as “Abu Dar”, the last surviving leader of Isis-affiliated Maute Group, after a months-long military operation.

The defence secretary, Delfin Lorenzana, told the Guardian: “It means that the self-proclaimed Isis leader is dead. His group is leaderless in the meantime and also they are scattered after that successful operation by the army.”

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