Afghan Biographies
Massoud, Ahmad
Name | Massoud, Ahmad |
Ethnic backgr. | Tajik |
Date of birth | 1989 |
Function/Grade | Leader of the Panjshir Resistance Front |
History and Biodata |
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Speculation that Ahmad will one-day take over the country primarily comes from the international media rather than Ahmad himself, but that does not mean he is the only Massoud in the running. Two of his uncles, Ahmad Zia and Ahmad Wali Massoud have leadership ambitions and have backing from various regional powers. Ahmad Massoud on Thursday Sep 5, 2019 put himself forward as the figure capable of unifying the Afghan people and challenging an ascendent Taliban.
Meanwhile, the political office of Ahmad Massoud, the son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, the National Hero of Afghanistan, has said that people in Takhar, Baghlan, Kunduz and Samangan provinces are ready to start the second resistance against the Taliban under his leadership. Those who have taken up arms in Takhar have said that they are ready to fight under Massoud’s leadership.(20210427)
The 32-year-old son of late Ahmad Shah Massoud has pledged to hold out against the Taliban from his stronghold in the Panjshir valley. The region is known for its natural defenses and was also held out against the Taliban when they ruled Afghanistan in 1996-2001. In a recent Washington Post editorial, Ahmad Massoud said members of the Afghan military including some from the elite Special Forces units had rallied to his cause and he had appealed to some countries for help. Massoud said if the Taliban forms an inclusive government and guarantees equal rights to all Afghans, he will give up resistance in Panjshir.(20210902) Saleh in a statement spoke of a “large-scale humanitarian crisis”, with thousands “displaced by the Taliban onslaught”.(20210904)
Eighteen years after the assassination of revered anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, his only son is hoping to continue the mission against the insurgents by jumping into Afghanistan's chaotic political fray.
With America seemingly on the brink of a deal with the Taliban that would see the Pentagon slash its troop presence in Afghanistan, 30-year-old Ahmad Massoud wants to galvanise anti-Taliban groups and stop the emboldened fighters from ushering in a new wave of hardline Isla ..
Eighteen years after the assassination of revered anti-Taliban commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, his only son is hoping to continue the mission against the insurgents by jumping into Afghanistan's chaotic political fray.
With America seemingly on the brink of a deal with the Taliban that would see the Pentagon slash its troop presence in Afghanistan, 30-year-old Ahmad Massoud wants to galvanise anti-Taliban groups and stop the emboldened fighters from ushering in a new wave of hardline Isla ..
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//economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/70870266.cms?from=mdr&utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppHe now has the support of a number of former Jihadi leaders and his father’s close aides, including former Vice President Mohammad Yunus Qanooni.(20190905)
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Last Modified | 2022-01-10 |
Established | 2019-09-05 |