Gul Mohammed Jangvi
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Gul Mohammed Jangvi (also known as Gul Mohammed) is a Taliban field commander.
In an article published on June 9, 2006 the Asia Times
described Gul Mohammed Jangvi as a former captive in the Bagram Theater detention facility, who had been denounced and captured in 2003, tortured, and forced to join the Jaish Muslim.
The Asia Times describes the Jaish Muslim as a "U.S. proxy".
On July 19, 2006 the Asia Times
quoted Jangvi about the Taliban's unexpected withdrawal from hostilities.
The Asia Times reported that the Taliban had allowed the Sangeen District of Helmand Province
to surrender without much of a fight. The Asia Times reported that the Taliban felt that they could allow outrage over Israel
's recent bombardment of Lebanon
to recruit new supporters to their cause.
Mullah
Mullah is generally used to refer to a Muslim man, educated in Islamic theology and sacred law. The title, given to some Islamic clergy, is derived from the Arabic word مَوْلَى mawlā , meaning "vicar", "master" and "guardian"...
Gul Mohammed Jangvi (also known as Gul Mohammed) is a Taliban field commander.
In an article published on June 9, 2006 the Asia Times
Asia Times
Asia Times was a newspaper launched in Thailand by Thai tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul in 1995. The newspaper hired talent from around the world to produce a regional English-language newspaper....
described Gul Mohammed Jangvi as a former captive in the Bagram Theater detention facility, who had been denounced and captured in 2003, tortured, and forced to join the Jaish Muslim.
The Asia Times describes the Jaish Muslim as a "U.S. proxy".
On July 19, 2006 the Asia Times
Asia Times
Asia Times was a newspaper launched in Thailand by Thai tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul in 1995. The newspaper hired talent from around the world to produce a regional English-language newspaper....
quoted Jangvi about the Taliban's unexpected withdrawal from hostilities.
The Asia Times reported that the Taliban had allowed the Sangeen District of Helmand Province
Helmand Province
Helmand is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. It is in the southwest of the country. Its capital is Lashkar Gah. The Helmand River flows through the mainly desert region, providing water for irrigation....
to surrender without much of a fight. The Asia Times reported that the Taliban felt that they could allow outrage over Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
's recent bombardment of Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
to recruit new supporters to their cause.