* Security sources in Pakistan and Afghanistan claimed Ayman al-Zawahiri is dead
* Known to be in poor health, he was last heard from in a 9/11 anniversary message
* Zawahiri replaced Osama bin Laden in 2011 but the group's influence has waned
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has died of natural causes, Pakistani media claimed today, following persistent rumours of the terrorist leader's demise.
Security sources in Pakistan and Afghanistan told Arab News that Zawahiri was dead, possibly succumbing to asthma following 'breathing issues'.
Last heard from in a message on the anniversary of 9/11, Zawahiri's health and longevity have long been
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Update #1: Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri 'died one month ago', reports claim (New Arab)
Update #2: Questions over Al-Qaeda future after leaders’ reported deaths (Hindustan Times/AFP).
WNU Editor: This is not the first time that reports of his death have been made. But if he is dead, we will know soon enough.
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