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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


hekmatyar_gulbuddin.jpgOn 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-Qa’ida 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: Cindy
Yup, a nice catch indeed.

FRom January 23, 2003

BBC News Profile: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar


21 posted on 09/11/2006 6:50:15 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ......Help the "Pendleton 8' and families -- http://www.freerepublic.com/~normsrevenge/)
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To: No Truce With Kings

I love happy endings to these stories!!!!


22 posted on 09/11/2006 6:50:53 PM PDT by blastdad51 (Proud father of an Enduring Freedom vet, and friend of a soldier lost in Afghanistan)
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To: No Truce With Kings

As Barney Fife would say, "Andy, it's big!"

I hope this story is true. This is one bad, nasty, anti-American character.


23 posted on 09/11/2006 6:51:10 PM PDT by Cecily (`)
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To: Dog; Straight Vermonter; DevSix; Southack; Cap Huff; Coop

ping


24 posted on 09/11/2006 6:51:31 PM PDT by irish guard
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To: No Truce With Kings

25 posted on 09/11/2006 6:52:00 PM PDT by denydenydeny
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To: jmc1969

Ditto!, I am really surprised especially after the announcement that Musharaf had made an agreement to stay out of the FTA in exchange for the "word" of the muj to not attack Paki military assets.


26 posted on 09/11/2006 6:52:21 PM PDT by interrogatorgirl
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To: Donna Lee Nardo

Smiling...this is news to me, but now that you say that...

Here is my latest link in Afghanistan that I posted on TM:

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=794
"Taliban Extremist Targets Funeral; Afghan, Coalition Forces Capture Terrorists"
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2006

So, I'll check tonight to see if a new release is online.


27 posted on 09/11/2006 6:52:25 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: No Truce With Kings
".....contrary to his rhetoric gave up to the Coalition forces without a fight."

Apparently, this dude didn't believe in becoming a martyr.
It seems MOST of the "leaders" avoid becoming a martyr for as long as possible...

They prefer leaving the dying for the young, stupid or brainwashed.......
These lying hypocritical dudes KNOW there are no 72 virgins in Allah's paradise ---- They are HERE.

Semper Fi

28 posted on 09/11/2006 6:52:52 PM PDT by river rat (You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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To: No Truce With Kings

The reaction of the Democrats and the dinosaur media will be ... Who ??? and then...yawn.
Good work lads , great catch !


29 posted on 09/11/2006 6:53:00 PM PDT by Wild Irish Rogue
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To: tobyhill
"This maybe the ticket to Bin Laden or his body?"

The capture isn't *that* good! That sort of result would be unexpected.

Heckmatyar would be in Osama's chain of couriers/messages, but it is a little doubtful that he'd know Bin Laden's current physical location.

Not out of the realm of possibilities, mind you, but a low percentage chance at best.

On the other hand, due to sheer geography, a capture of a courier in/near Heckmatyar could *easily* give up Osama's residence.

30 posted on 09/11/2006 6:53:28 PM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: No Truce With Kings

Is there any source besides this one to confirm it?


32 posted on 09/11/2006 6:54:42 PM PDT by Ex-Dem
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To: DevSix; Coop; Dog; Straight Vermonter

sorry guys, I just noticed others have pinged you all. My blunder.


33 posted on 09/11/2006 6:56:01 PM PDT by irish guard
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To: No Truce With Kings

HOO'AH


34 posted on 09/11/2006 6:56:04 PM PDT by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero..............)
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To: No Truce With Kings

Superb! Another one bites the dust!


35 posted on 09/11/2006 6:57:05 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: Tallguy
I think Hekmatyar operates in a region of Afghanistan known for Iranian influence

I think it's Pakistan. He was a favorite of the Pakistani intelligence service as I recall. He received the Lion's share of the aid that flowed through them during the war against the Soviets. He's one of the original Mujahideen and one the radical Islamists that had a big influence of the young Bin Laden. He was a rival of Masood.

36 posted on 09/11/2006 6:57:14 PM PDT by PajamaTruthMafia
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To: mystery-ak

Sure hope Rove and Bush bring OBL out of his cell for an October surprise.


37 posted on 09/11/2006 6:57:21 PM PDT by umgud
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To: No Truce With Kings

BUMP


38 posted on 09/11/2006 6:57:26 PM PDT by fiftymegaton
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To: No Truce With Kings

"Hekmatyar, contrary to his rhetoric gave up to the Coalition forces without a fight."

I think the only ones to go down fighting were Saddam's boys. Big talk, no balls.


39 posted on 09/11/2006 6:58:35 PM PDT by ryan71
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To: No Truce With Kings

The Russians might a word with him when we are through....


40 posted on 09/11/2006 6:58:47 PM PDT by Nachum
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