Abu Omar al-Shishani
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Omar al-Shishani as seen during the Syrian Civil War
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| Birth name | Tarkhan Tayumurazovich Batirashvili |
| Born |
February 11, 1986 Birkiani, Georgian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Died | 10 July 2016 (aged 30) al-Shirqat, Saladin Governorate, Iraq |
| Allegiance |
 Georgian Armed Forces(2006–2010)  Jaish al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar(2012–2013)  Islamic State of Iraq and Syria(May 2013 – July 2016) |
| Service/branch | Military of ISIS |
| Rank | Field Commander |
| Commands held | Northern Syria |
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Tarkhan Batirashvili (Georgian: თარხან ბათირაშვილი; 11 February 1986 – 10 July 2016), known by his nom de guerre Abu Omar al-Shishani (Arabic: أبو عمر الشيشاني, Abū ‘Umar ash-Shīshānī , "Abu Omar the Chechen") or Omar al-Shishani, was a Georgian Chechen (Kist) jihadist who served as a commander for the Islamic State in Syria, and previously as a sergeant in the Georgian Army.
A veteran of the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, Batirashvili became jihadist after being discharged from the Georgian military and served in various command positions with Islamist militant groups fighting in the Syrian Civil War. Batirashvili was previously the leader of the rebel group Muhajireen Brigade (Emigrants Brigade), and its successor, Jaish al-Muhajireen wal-Ansar (Army of Emigrants and Supporters). In 2013, Batirashvili joined the Islamic State and rapidly became a senior commander in the organization, directing a series of battles and ultimately earning a seat on ISIL's shura council.
The US Treasury Department added Batirashvili to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists on 24 September 2014, and seven months later the US government announced a reward up to US$5 million for information leading to his capture. There were several reports of his death throughout 2015 and 2016. ISIL confirmed he was killed in July 2016 as a result of a US airstrike.
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