German court sentences 'IS leader' to 10 years, six month

World 05:11 PM - 2021-02-24

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An Iraqi preacher said to be the Islamic State jihadist group's de facto leader in Germany was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison by a German court Wednesday.

 

Ahmad Abdulaziz Abdullah Abdullah, better known as Abu Walaa, was accused of directing a jihadist network which radicalised young people in Europe and helped them travel to Iraq and Syria.

 

The 37-year-old was found guilty of membership of a foreign terrorist organisation, aiding the preparation of subversive violent acts and financing terrorism.

 

 

PUKmedia / The Daily Star