Jumma Kasimov
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Jumma Kasimov
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| 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 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]
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- ↑ Rashid, Ahmed (2001). "The Fires of Faith in Central Asia". World Policy Journal 18.
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- ↑ Donovan, Jeffrey (October 30, 2003). "U.S.: Diplomat sees growing terrorism challenge in Central Asia". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty.
