Abdelmalek Droukdel, known as the emir of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, was killed in an operation Wednesday, June 3, in northern Mali along with several people in his entourage, French Defence Minister Florence Parly tweeted.  AP
Abdelmalek Droukdel, known as the emir of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, was killed in an operation Wednesday, June 3, in northern Mali along with several people in his entourage, French Defence MinShow more

French forces kill leader of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb




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