Sofiane el-Fassila
Sofiane el-Fassila | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Died | 6 October 2007 |
| Other names | Sofiane Fassila, Abu Haidara, Harek Zoheir |
| Known for | Terrorism |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (1994–2006) Al-Qaeda (2006-2007)
|
| Years of service | 1994–2007 |
| Rank | Emir of central Maghreb for Al-Qaeda and deputy of Abdelmalek Droukdel |
| Battles / wars | Algerian Civil War |
Sofiane el-Fassila (Arabic: سفيان الفصيلة), also known as Harek Zoheir حارك زهير, (born 1975 – 6 October 2007) served as the second-in-command of Al Qaeda in North Africa until Algerian security forces killed him.