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Ayman al-Zawahiri
Former Al-Qaeda Leader
Succeeded Bin Laden, Killed by Drone
Overview
Egyptian surgeon who became Osama bin Laden's deputy and succeeded him as leader of al-Qaeda after the 2011 raid. Mastermind behind numerous terrorist attacks. Killed by a CIA drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 31, 2022, while living in a house connected to the Taliban government.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Co-mastermind of 9/11 attacks
Led al-Qaeda for over a decade
Found living under Taliban protection despite US withdrawal agreement
Related Investigations (1)
Known Associates & Connections
Osama bin Laden
Predecessor as al-Qaeda leader
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- June 19, 1951
Education
- •Cairo University, Medicine
Key Timeline
2001
Co-planned 9/11 attacks
2011
Became al-Qaeda leader after bin Laden killed
2022 Jul 31
Killed by CIA drone strike in Kabul