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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Reported Captured
The Fourth Rail ^
| September 11, 2006
| Bill Roggio
Posted on 09/11/2006 6:39:50 PM PDT by No Truce With Kings
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Reported Captured
The commander of Hezb-i-Islami and al-Qaeda ally detained during a raid in eastern Afghanistan
On the day of the fifth anniversary of the 9-11 attack, Coalition forces score a high value target in Afghanistan. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the commander of Hezb-i-Islami and ally of al-Qaeda and the Taliban, has been captured during a joint U.S. and Afghan Army raid in eastern Afghanistan. Hekmatyar, contrary to his rhetoric gave up to the Coalition forces without a fight. Hekmatyar's arrest is said to be part of an 'ongoing operation.'
Hekmatyar has been designated by the U.S. Department of State as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and has participated in and supported terrorist acts committed by al-Qaida and the Taliban. The 9-11 Commision report indicates Osama bin Laden kept lines of communication open with Hekmatyar. bin Laden apparently kept his option open, maintaining contacts with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, who, though an Islamic extremist, was also one of the Taliban's most militant opponents, states the report.
Hekmatyar fought against the Soviets, was prime minister of Afghanistan in the mid 1990s, and became an anti-Taliban fighter until the collapse of Afghanistan's Taliban government in December of 2001. After the U.S. operation, Hekmatyar threw in his lot with the Taliban and al-Qaeda, and brought Hezb-i-Islami into battle against the government of Hamid Karzai. Hezb-i-Islami split in two, with a section loyal to Hekmatyar (know as Hezb-i-Islami Gulbuddin or HIG). HIG has influence particularly with Afghan refugees in western Pakistan.
The capture of Hekmatyar is a major blow to al-Qaeda and the Taliban, as it provides an opportu nity to split his organization. HIG is considered one of the major Anti-Government Elements (or AGEs) in Afghanistan. And Hekmatyar may be privy to valuable information about the location of high level al-Qaeda and Taliban leaders.
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To: stocksthatgoup
121
posted on
09/12/2006 3:50:20 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(Islam is a perversion of faith, a lie against human spirit, an obscenity shouted in the face of G_d)
To: jeffers
"Nice to see this guy off the street"
DITTO that.
122
posted on
09/12/2006 3:57:23 AM PDT
by
Cindy
To: jeffers
123
posted on
09/12/2006 4:47:22 AM PDT
by
Dog
(Never forget...)
To: stocksthatgoup
After last night, that's not funny. One of the news nets did a story on Bill Frist's recent trip to Gitmo, complete with video.
There really is a comfy chair at Gitmo.
Used during interrogation.
It's a freaking La-Z-Boy recliner (and boy, I'll bet the La-Z-Boy folks are just thrilled).
Grrrrr.....
124
posted on
09/12/2006 4:50:47 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: mewzilla
Hahahahahha!
Thanks for the laugh..
125
posted on
09/12/2006 4:52:53 AM PDT
by
Dog
(Never forget...)
To: mewzilla
There really is a comfy chair at Gitmo.I saw a clip of Ted Koppel's tour of Gitmo that showed the comfy chair.
I'll admit, I thought, " I'll bet the terrorists didn't expect the comfy chair. "
126
posted on
09/12/2006 4:55:14 AM PDT
by
csvset
To: Dog
You're welcome, Dog :)
I just hope the guys sitting in the dang thing aren't having a jolly good time.
127
posted on
09/12/2006 4:58:00 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: csvset
I'll admit, I thought, " I'll bet the terrorists didn't expect the comfy chair. "Where's the Spanish Inquisition when ya need it?
128
posted on
09/12/2006 4:59:08 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Property must be secured or liberty cannot exist. John Adams)
To: irish guard; Dog; Straight Vermonter; Ernest_at_the_Beach; DevSix; Southack; Cap Huff; Valin; ...
Very nice! Congratulations to all forces involved.
This is such a major catch that I'm stunned (seriously) that this was not on radio or TV this morning that I had on before work. Thank goodness for FR!
129
posted on
09/12/2006 5:01:20 AM PDT
by
Coop
(FR = a lotta talk, but little action)
To: No Truce With Kings
Another bearded lady gives up without a fight. How stupid must young Muslim males be not to notice that they are the only ones who are supposed to die for the cause, while their leaders surrender and call a Amnesty International lawyer to get them off! They have no intention of dying for Allah.
To: pissant
Sorry for the late reply - I was in the shower. ;-)
I'm north of Chicago, but in the city often.
Did you get to Chicago?
131
posted on
09/12/2006 5:13:30 AM PDT
by
Velveeta
(God bless America. Never forget.)
To: No Truce With Kings; hellinahandcart
I remember this guy.
Good news!
132
posted on
09/12/2006 5:22:24 AM PDT
by
sauropod
(Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys." PJO)
To: AmericanArchConservative
Huh? What?
Sorry, I just got out of the shower...
133
posted on
09/12/2006 5:23:27 AM PDT
by
Velveeta
(God bless America. Never forget.)
To: gonzo
Which is to say he saw the writing on the wall and determined the best course was to be captured rather than fruitless and likely resistance.
Although I know nothing of what really happened I can believe such a scenerio.
Politicos lack the courage to die found in fanatics.
134
posted on
09/12/2006 5:28:27 AM PDT
by
bert
(K.E. N.P. Slay Pinch)
To: No Truce With Kings
Awesome! I wonder why the Houston Chronicle made no mention of this in today's newspaper.
To: Virginia Ridgerunner
Let the waterboarding begin...!
Hey Hek -- you've been up in those mountains so long you probably haven't heard about the new water sport that is sweeping the region. Kinda like skateboarding or surfing. As part of your physical exercise here in this special prison we'll get you fitted with your very own board as a special gift from your new friends.
To: No Truce With Kings
How come none of these guys ever jumps out a high window after questioning? Used to happen in New York precincts when they arrested child molestors.
To: No Truce With Kings
Hang him high and hang him fast.....
Well first see what info we can "extract" from him, but since he knows we are not allowed to even muss his hair I doubt he'll be talking anytime in the next millenium.
138
posted on
09/12/2006 8:18:24 AM PDT
by
Enchante
(There are 3 kinds of lies: Lies, Damned Lies, and Mainstream Journalism)
To: Dog Gone
"I wonder why the Houston Chronicle made no mention of this in today's newspaper."
It could be because:
a. See my post 117
b. It happened late last night, after deadline
I'd bet (a).
139
posted on
09/12/2006 9:48:29 AM PDT
by
No Truce With Kings
(The opinions expressed are mine! Mine! MINE! All Mine!)
To: No Truce With Kings
Score one for the Good Guys and Gals!
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