Manaf Abd al-Rahim al-Rawi (Arabic: مناف عبد الرحيم الراوي) (October 4, 1975 – April 1, 2013) was a senior Iraqi leader of Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), acting as its "governor" for Baghdad province.EK (2010-04-25). Death of Top Al Qaeda Officials Confirmed . National Security Law Brief retrieved 18 October 2011
Al-Rawi was arrested on March 11, 2010 by Iraqi security forces.Huda Al-Saleh (2010-05-18). Saudi Arabia Wants to Verify Identity of World Cup Terrorist . The Asharq Al-Awsat Website retrieved 18 October 2011 Iraqi government sources claimed al-Rawi was responsible for planning multiple-vehicle bombings in Baghdad such as the August 2009 Baghdad bombings.Scott Stewart (2010-04-29). Jihadists in Iraq: Down For The Count?. Stratfor Website retrieved 18 October 2011 Under interrogation, he reportedly gave authorities information which led to the killing of the group's top two leaders, Abu Ayyub al-Masri and Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, in April 2010.The believer: How Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi became leader of the Islamic State | Brookings InstitutionNick Carey (2010-04-22). Military gains seen sapping Iraq al Qaeda strength . The Reuters Website retrieved 18 October 2011Steven L. Myers (2010-04-25). Iraqi Insurgent Group Acknowledges Killing of Two Leaders. The New York Times retrieved 18 October 2011 He was later convicted of terrorism and sentenced to death. Al-Rawi and three other ISI leaders were hanged in Baghdad on April 1, 2013.
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