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Australian ISIS Leader Reported Killed

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Ali Baryalei recruited jihadists.

Australian terrorist and top ISIS operative Mohammad Ali Baryalei reportedly has been killed while working for the Islamic militants on the Syria-Turkey border. Authorities in Australia were working on confirming the death Tuesday night. Baryalei has been described as the most senior Australian in ISIS, apparently holding a trusted position in the group’s operational command. The former bouncer and part-time actor was said to be responsible for receiving new fighting recruits and facilitating their passage into Syria to join terrorist units. Authorities have said he helped move as much as half of the 60 Australians believed to be fighting with ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

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