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A spokesman for Daesh said the pledge was welcomed by al-Baghdadi, who named a 'governor' for the region. (AFP/File)

June 24th, 2015 - 02:39 GMT

Russia's Caucasus extremists ‘pledge allegiance’ to Daesh

Militants from Russia's four regions of the Caucasus have sworn allegiance to Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a voice recording released on YouTube.