The future of the Islamic State is uncertain. After years of persecution, the leader and caliph of the terrorist organization, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was immolated in northern Syria, after being besieged by US forces. Now, members of this group outside the law must decide who they will be loyal to. The successor must be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and have deep religious knowledge in order to lead the jihadists. What will happen to the loyalty that sworn terrorist groups from other countries to Baghdadi? CNN brings you an analysis of what awaits the Islamic State.
What will happen to ISIS after Baghdadi's death?
2019-10-28T22:55:43.036Z
The future of the Islamic State is uncertain. After years of persecution, the leader and caliph of the terrorist organization, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was immolated in northern Syria, after being besieged by ...