Baghdadi's death a 'milestone' but fight not yet over

Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi left behind a horrific trail of beheadings, mass executions, rapes, abductions and ethnic cleansing in his five years as the self-proclaimed "caliph" of Iraq and Syria.

Here is how world leaders have reacted to news of his death.

US: Died 'like a dog'
"He ignited his vest, killing himself... He died after running into a dead end tunnel, whimpering and crying and screaming all the way."
Turkey: 'Turning point'
"I am confident that a decisive struggle against terrorism, in line with the spirit of alliance, will bring peace to all of humanity."
Iran: IS threat 'still growing'
- Russia: 'doubts'
"Since the final defeat of the Islamic State by the Syrian government with the support of Russian air power in 2018, the umpteenth 'death' of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has no operational significance for the situation in Syria nor for the actions of the remaining terrorists in Idlib."
France: 'Fight will go on'
"The fight will continue with our partners in the international coalition to ensure that the terror organisation is definitively defeated. It is our priority."
Britain: 'Not yet over'
"We will work with our coalition partners to bring an end to the murderous, barbaric activities of Daesh once and for all."
Israel: 'Important milestone'
"This is an important milestone, but it's part of a longer battle which we must win."
Kurds: 'Revenge attacks'
NATO: 'Significant'