Abdul Haq (Afghan leader)
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Abdul Haq (born Humayoun Arsala; April 23, 1958 – October 26, 2001) was an Afghan mujahideen commander who fought against the Soviet-backed People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, the de facto Afghan government in the 1980s. He was killed by the Taliban in October 2001 while trying to create a popular uprising against the Taliban in Afghanistan in the wake of the September 11th attacks.[2][1]
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Born | (1958-04-23)April 23, 1958 Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan |
Died | October 26, 2001(2001-10-26) (aged 43) Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan[1] |
Years of service | 1977–2001 |
Battles/wars | Soviet–Afghan War |
Relations | Din Mohammad (brother) Hajji Abdul Qadir (brother) |
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