Tariq al-Dahab (1974 to 1977 – 15 February 2012), was the AQAPEmir in the Rada'a District. He was the brother in law of Al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki by his sister. He was a member of the powerful al-Dahab clan.
In the middle of January 2012, he led an offensive in the Rada'a District, and succeeded in capturing it.[1] While in control of the city, Tariq flew al Qaeda’s banner in the city buildings and his fighters swore allegiance to Ayman al-Zawahiri, Qaeda's overall Emir. He then released a short videotape urging Muslims “to unite and be patient” as “the Islamic Caliphate is coming.” His half brother, however, Hizamm was one of several tribal leaders who convinced Tariq to withdraw his fighters from Rada’a. In exchange, some 400 of his AQAP fighters, including Hizam's and Tariq's younger brother, Nabil al-Dahab, were freed from government custody. Also, the tribal leaders promised to enforce sharia, or Islamic law, in Rada’a.[2][3]
Deathedit
A month later, on 15 February, Dahab was killed in a family feud and an ensuing gun battle between his followers and the followers of his half brother, Hizam al-Dahab, who was a follower of Ali Abdullah Saleh. Hizam and his supporters then fled the scene, taking refuge in another house. Tariq's followers led by another brother, Qaed al-Dahab, pursued them and a battle ensued, leaving 16 dead, including Hizam. Tariq was 35 years old when he was killed.[4][5] A US intelligence official who closely tracks Yemen and AQAP said Nabil and Qaid will succeed Tariq as the new Emirs for Rada'a.[3][6] Later, AQAP issued a eulogy and acknowledged Tariq's death.[7]
Referencesedit
^"Awlaki relative led Yemeni raid". upi.com. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^"AQAP leader, Yemeni tribal leader killed in clashes in Rada'a - FDD's Long War Journal". longwarjournal.org. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^ ab"AQAP commander says 'the Islamic Caliphate is coming' - FDD's Long War Journal". longwarjournal.org. 20 January 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^"Yemen family feud kills senior Al Qaeda leader - Toronto Star". thestar.com. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^"A Post-Mortem Analysis of AQAP Tribal Implementer Tariq al-Dhahab". theosintjournal.blogspot.gr. March 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^. yementimes.com. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
^SITE (20 February 2012). "AQAP Gives Eulogy for Slain Radda' Chief Tariq al-Dhahab". siteintelgroup.com. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
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tariq, dahab, 1974, 1977, february, 2012, aqap, emir, rada, district, brother, qaeda, leader, anwar, awlaki, sister, member, powerful, dahab, clan, born1974, 1977died15, february, 2012rada, district, yemennationalityyemenioccupationaqap, emirmilitary, careeral. Tariq al Dahab 1974 to 1977 15 February 2012 was the AQAP Emir in the Rada a District He was the brother in law of Al Qaeda leader Anwar al Awlaki by his sister He was a member of the powerful al Dahab clan Tariq al DahabBorn1974 1977Died15 February 2012Rada a District YemenNationalityYemeniOccupationAQAP EmirMilitary careerAllegianceAl QaedaService wbr branchAQAPYears of service 2012RankEmir of the Rada a DistrictBattles warsYemen Insurgency Al Bayda Governorate clashes 2012 2013 As the Emir of Rada a editIn the middle of January 2012 he led an offensive in the Rada a District and succeeded in capturing it 1 While in control of the city Tariq flew al Qaeda s banner in the city buildings and his fighters swore allegiance to Ayman al Zawahiri Qaeda s overall Emir He then released a short videotape urging Muslims to unite and be patient as the Islamic Caliphate is coming His half brother however Hizamm was one of several tribal leaders who convinced Tariq to withdraw his fighters from Rada a In exchange some 400 of his AQAP fighters including Hizam s and Tariq s younger brother Nabil al Dahab were freed from government custody Also the tribal leaders promised to enforce sharia or Islamic law in Rada a 2 3 Death editA month later on 15 February Dahab was killed in a family feud and an ensuing gun battle between his followers and the followers of his half brother Hizam al Dahab who was a follower of Ali Abdullah Saleh Hizam and his supporters then fled the scene taking refuge in another house Tariq s followers led by another brother Qaed al Dahab pursued them and a battle ensued leaving 16 dead including Hizam Tariq was 35 years old when he was killed 4 5 A US intelligence official who closely tracks Yemen and AQAP said Nabil and Qaid will succeed Tariq as the new Emirs for Rada a 3 6 Later AQAP issued a eulogy and acknowledged Tariq s death 7 References edit Awlaki relative led Yemeni raid upi com Retrieved 5 February 2017 AQAP leader Yemeni tribal leader killed in clashes in Rada a FDD s Long War Journal longwarjournal org 16 February 2012 Retrieved 5 February 2017 a b AQAP commander says the Islamic Caliphate is coming FDD s Long War Journal longwarjournal org 20 January 2012 Retrieved 5 February 2017 Yemen family feud kills senior Al Qaeda leader Toronto Star thestar com 16 February 2012 Retrieved 5 February 2017 A Post Mortem Analysis of AQAP Tribal Implementer Tariq al Dhahab theosintjournal blogspot gr March 2012 Retrieved 5 February 2017 Al Qaeda leader killed by half brother in Rada a yementimes com Archived from the original on 26 November 2018 Retrieved 5 February 2017 SITE 20 February 2012 AQAP Gives Eulogy for Slain Radda Chief Tariq al Dhahab siteintelgroup com Retrieved 5 February 2017 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tariq al Dahab amp oldid 1195310045, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
