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Dreaded ISIS Executioner ‘White Beard’ Caught in Iraq, Could Himself Face Execution

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Dreaded ISIS Executioner ‘White Beard’ Caught in Iraq, Could Himself Face Execution
Abu Omer, a feared ISIS executioner, has been detained by Iraqi security forces. Inset: Abu Omer, via ABNA 24, Background: razor wire stock image via Pixabay / CC0
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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A prominent ISIS executioner nicknamed White Beard has been captured by Iraqi forces, and now could himself face execution, according to reports.

Abu Omer was known for his appearances in ISIS execution videos and presided over the killings of many who ran afoul of the so-called “caliphate.”

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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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