Al-Qaeda in Yemen announces death of leader Khalid Batarfi

According to multiple reports from SITE Intelligence Group, al-Qaeda's branch in Yemen has announced the death of its leader, Khalid Batarfi. The age of Batarfi was reported to be in his 40s, but there is currently no information available regarding the time or cause of his death. It should be noted that the details provided in each article are consistent, with the exception being the lack of immediate information on the circumstances surrounding Batarfi's death. Al-Qaeda's Yemen branch is considered the most dangerous faction by the United States.