Abu Yaqub al-Masri
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Abu Yaqub al-Masri also known as Zakkariya (The Doctor) and labeled "The Emir of Taji" (died 31 August 2007) was the organizer of the 23 November 2006 Sadr City bombings.
History
He was probably a member of Egyptian Islamic Jihad, fought in Afghanistan and was close to Ayman al-Zawahiri.
Death
The Egyptian-born Masri was killed by Coalition forces near the city of Tarmiya, north of Baghdad.