ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi released a rare audio statement encouraging his fighters in Mosul and warning them not to flee the approaching Iraqi army.
In the 30-minute tape, released early Thursday, titled “This Is What Allah and His Messenger Promised Us,” Baghdadi addresses Islamic State fighters — calling on them to keep control of the civilians living in the city and to continue in their Jihad.
“Fight for the sake of Allah,” he says, telling his fighters to remain “steadfast against the jets of America and its allies.” He continues: “This is your war,” entreating the terror group to attack the invaders and “make rivers of their blood.” – READ MORE
