Gul Mohammed Jangvi

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Gul Mohammed Jangvi
CitizenshipAfghanistan
Detained at Bagram Theater detention facility

Mullah Gul Mohammed Jangvi (also known as Gul Mohammed) is a Taliban field commander.[1]

In an article published on June 9, 2006, the Asia Times described Gul Mohammed Jangvi as a former captive in the Bagram Theater detention facility, who had been denounced and captured in 2003, tortured, and forced to join the Jaish Muslim.[2] The Asia Times describes the Jaish Muslim as a "U.S. proxy".

On July 19, 2006, the Asia Times quoted Jangvi about the Taliban's unexpected withdrawal from hostilities[1] and reported that the Taliban had allowed the Sangeen District of Helmand Province to surrender without much of a fight. They also reported that the Taliban felt that they could allow outrage over Israel's recent bombardment of Lebanon to recruit new supporters to their cause.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Taliban pause for fresh breath, Asia Times, July 19, 2006
  2. ^ Syed Saleem Shahzad (June 9, 2006). "Taliban take the fight to the country". Asia Times. Archived from the original on June 13, 2006. Retrieved 2007-11-10.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)