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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Didier LAURAS

The Quiet Financier: Islamic State's Elusive Strongman

Abdul Qadir Mumin, the Somalian leader of the Islamic State (IS) group, has a beard that's hard to miss (Credit: AFP)

His orange henna-dyed beard and striking eyewear would make him easy to pick out in a crowd, but Abdul Qadir Mumin has remained elusive.

The Somalian leader of the Islamic State (IS) group has in all likelihood risen to the status of strongman of the entire organisation, even if he lacks the official title, analysts say.

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