Abu Hamza Rabia

Abu Hamza Rabia (/ˈɑːbuː ˈhɑːmzə rəˈbiːə/ AH-boo HAHM-zə rə-BEE-ə; c. 1960 – November 30, 2005) was an Egyptian member of al-Qaeda, described in news accounts as a high-ranking leader within the organization's hierarchy. His death in a surprise CIA drone attack was widely reported by media outlets around the world. In a subsequent development, the murder of local journalist Hayatullah Khan, whose body was found months after his disappearance, was tied to his investigation into Rabia's death.

Abu Hamza Rabia

Abu Hamza Rabia (/ˈɑːbuː ˈhɑːmzə rəˈbiːə/ AH-boo HAHM-zə rə-BEE-ə; c. 1960 – November 30, 2005) was an Egyptian member of al-Qaeda, described in news accounts as a high-ranking leader within the organization's hierarchy. His death in a surprise CIA drone attack was widely reported by media outlets around the world. In a subsequent development, the murder of local journalist Hayatullah Khan, whose body was found months after his disappearance, was tied to his investigation into Rabia's death.