A raid american plane carried out between Saturday and Sunday on some sensitive targets in Libya would have killed the Algerian terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar. From parts of the Pentagon it is confirmed that the objective was precisely to eliminate the head of the Islamist group al-Mourabitoun but there is still a lot of caution in announcing the death of the North African terrorist. Unlike the Americans, however, the Libyan Government of Tobruk, recognized by the international community, has already announced the death of what represents one of the main terrorists of the variegated jihadist scene.
As mentioned, the main target of the air attack was Mokhtar Belmokhtar but important figures of the group would also have been present inside the structure near the city of Ajdabya bombed by the American air forces Ansar al Sharia and leaders close to terrorist Sufian bin Qumu, involved in the assassination of US ambassador Chris Stevens in Benghazi.
Who is Mokhtar Belmokhtar?
Algerian, 43, Mokhtar Belmokhtar is considered one of the most influential men in the jihadist scene in North Africa. He first belonged to the Islamic Armed Group (GIA) in Algeria, then joined Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. Since 2013 he has been part of al-Mourabitoun. In 2013 Belmokhtar was among the main protagonists of the kidnapping a In Amenas, Algerian gasification plant where 39 people were killed in 2013.
The episode had no impact on the crude oil price. At 9,30 today, Monday, June 15, the price of Brent is $64,70 up 0,09%.
