Jumma Kasimov
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| Jumma Kasimov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 |
| Died | 2001 |
| Allegiance |  Soviet Union (1987-???) Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (1991-2001) |
| Years of service | 1987-??? |
| Battles/wars | |
A young "charismatic" Uzbek leader with a substantial following, Jumma Kasimov (also known as Jummah Khan Namangani and Jumaboi Ahmadzhanovich Khojayev) founded the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and received substantial Taliban patronage, allowed to operate freely in Northern Afghanistan.[1]
Conscripted into the Soviet Army in 1987, as a member of an elite paratrooper force fought in the war in Afghanistan.
Believed to have been killed in Mazari Sharif, he was eulogised together with Mohammed Atef in a speech by Osama bin Laden in November 2001.[2] However the remains of his body were never found, and his death never proven.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ Rashid, Ahmed. World Policy Journal, "The Fires of Faith in Central Asia", Volume 18, 2001
- ^ Mir, Hamid, How Osama bin Laden Escaped death 4 times after 9/11, September 8, 2007
- ^ U.S.: Diplomat sees growing terrorism challenge in Central Asia RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
- ^ "[http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurasianet.org%2Fdepartments%2Finsight%2Farticles%2Feav071700.shtml&date=2008-08-21 WHERE IS JUMA NAMANGANI?"]. eurasianet. 200-07-17. http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/insight/articles/eav071700.shtml. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
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