Ahmad Shah Massoud
Ahmad Shah Massoud was an Afghan military leader and politician. Known as the "Lion of Panjshir", he was the foremost commander of the Afghan mujahideen against Soviet occupation during the Soviet–Afghan War from 1979 to 1989. Later, in the 1990s, he led the government's military wing against rival militias, and actively fought against the Taliban and their allies, from the time the regime rose to power in 1996, and until his assassination in 2001.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Bazarak
- Educated at
- Kabul UniversityLycée Esteqlal
- Awards
- 🏆 Order of Ismoili Somoni
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Trending topics shown first"I am ready to serve the people of Afghanistan, particularly in order to restore peace. I will be ready to assume any duty at the service of my people."
"The behavior of the Taliban as well as their extremist attitudes do not correspond in any way with a tolerant Islam. We have always been opposed to extremist tendencies of Islam and we still are. We h…"
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Timeline
1953
Born
Birth2001
Died
Death
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