Al-Baghdadi (Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi)

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a militant group known for its brutal tactics and declaration of a caliphate in 2014. He rose to prominence after the U.S. invasion of Iraq and took control of ISIS, promoting extremist interpretations of Islam. Under his leadership, the group gained significant territory and attracted global attention for its violent acts and propaganda. Al-Baghdadi was killed in a U.S. military operation in 2019, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against ISIS and its influence in the region.