Abu Layla

Saadoun al-Faisal (1984 – 5 June 2016), widely known as Abu Leyla or Abu Layla, was a commander of the Free Syrian Army and later the Syrian Democratic Forces. He is regarded by some Kurds as a hero in the battle against Islamic State. Abu Layla was born near Kobanî to Kurdish and Arab parents; he died in a hospital in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. His death was caused by sniper bullet to the head received in Abu Qelqel village during an offensive against the Islamic State in Manbij on 5 June 2016. He was at that time a prominent commander within the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Abu Layla

Saadoun al-Faisal (1984 – 5 June 2016), widely known as Abu Leyla or Abu Layla, was a commander of the Free Syrian Army and later the Syrian Democratic Forces. He is regarded by some Kurds as a hero in the battle against Islamic State. Abu Layla was born near Kobanî to Kurdish and Arab parents; he died in a hospital in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. His death was caused by sniper bullet to the head received in Abu Qelqel village during an offensive against the Islamic State in Manbij on 5 June 2016. He was at that time a prominent commander within the Syrian Democratic Forces.