Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula announces death of leader, Site Group says

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) announced the death of its leader, Khalid bin Umar Batarfi, in a statement on Sunday, the Site Intelligence Group said.

AQAP did not give a reason for his death, according to Site. It named Sa'd bin 'Atef al-Awlaki as his successor, Site added.