Jouleibib | |
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 Jouleibib, as seen in an undated photograph | |
| Born | 1981 (1981) |
| Died | 13 November 2013(2013-11-13) (aged 31–32) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
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El-Hassen Ould Khalil Jouleibib (1981–2013) was a Mauritanian jihadist and lieutenant ofMokhtar Belmokhtar. Jouleibib fought in theSalafist Group for Preaching and Combat and laterAl-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. He was born in 1981 inTidjikdja and died on 13 November 2013 inTessalit Cercle,Mali.
Khalill was born inTidjikdja, Mauritania, into a family of literate traders. He received technological training inNouakchott and theological training in aKoranic school in the Tidjikdja area. In the early 2000s, he broke away from his belief inSufism and converted tojihadist Salafism.[1]
He first tried to reach Iraq tofight American troops, but he metMokhtar Belmokhtar with whom he became friends. He joined the Katiba de les Enturbannés and in 2005 took part in theLemgheity attack against theMauritanian Army.[1]
Canadian diplomatRobert Fowler, who was held hostage by jihadists from December 2008 to April 2009, frequently met Jouleibib to whom he gave periodic English lessons. He said about him: “He was a serious student, blessed with a remarkable memory and a good ear. [...] Even though he was usually smiling and very relaxed, I could see in Jouleybib's eyes that he was still our enemy. Technically, he was the most sophisticated of our kidnappers (keeping up to date with reactions to our kidnapping in Canada), and along with Jack and Hassan, among the most dangerous”.[1][2]
On May 24, 2013, Jouleibib claimed responsibility for theattacks in Agadez and Arlit.[3]
On the night of November 13 to 14, 2013, Jouleibib was spotted by the French military inOperation Barkhane of theMali War because of Jouleibib's phone. Jouleibib was killed alongside two other jihadists in their truck in ruralTessalit Cercle.[4][5][6][7]
