Jumma Kasimov
| Jumma Kasimov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 |
| Died | 2001 |
| Allegiance |
 Soviet Union (1987-???) Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (1991-2001) |
| Years of service | 1987-2001 |
| Battles/wars |
Soviet war in Afghanistan |
Jumma Kasimov (also known as Jummah Khan Namangani and Jumaboi Ahmadzhanovich Khojayev) was an Uzbek militant with a substantial following who 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 he 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][3]
References
- ↑ Rashid, Ahmed (2001). "The Fires of Faith in Central Asia". World Policy Journal 18.
- ↑ Mir, Hamid (September 8, 2007). "How Osama bin Laden Escaped death 4 times after 9/11". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
- ↑ Donovan, Jeffrey (October 30, 2003). "U.S.: Diplomat sees growing terrorism challenge in Central Asia". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty.
Further reading
- Cheterian, Vicken (July 16, 2006). "Where is Juma Namangani?". Eurasianet.org.