Al Jazeera airs audio of new Iraq Qaeda leader

Dubai, Sept 8: Al Qaeda's new leader called on Muslims to unify ranks with insurgents in Iraq, according to an audio tape aired by Al Jazeera television today.

''Place your hands in our hands ... our enemy has unified his ranks, now is the time to unite,'' said the speaker, identified by Al Jazeera as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir.

Muhajir became the group's leader after the killing of his predecessor Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in June. He has vowed to avenge Zarqawi's killing.

REUTERS

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