Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Reported Captured

The Fourth Rail ^ | September 11, 2006 | Bill Roggio

[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-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.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks.....very good news!

[STARWISE]

Interesting coinkydinky:

Sebastian Junger writes[14]: “I found it impossible not to listen to (Ahmad Shah) Massoud when he spoke, even though I didn't understand a word. I watched everything he did, because I had the sense that somehow-in the way he poured his tea, in the way his hands carved the air as he talked - there was some secret to be learned.”

His military success and the love of his people caused a lot of hatred and envy in others; especially Gulbuddin Hekmatyar became Massoud's most hostile enemy.

Every one of those enemies made attempts on his life and tried everything to reach and kill him. Soviet officials had offered money for his capture, but because of his well functioning intelligence service all these attempts were thwarted.

[pissant]

And series!

[pissant]

BTW, where are you at in Illinois. I was just in your fine state last week.

[Marine_Uncle]

Thanks for the ping. Great news indeed. UBL and his wizard doctor must be feeling the heat assuming they get news of who is being killed and captured.

[nopardons]

WOW.....I do so hope that this is true.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

Me too. That would be fantastic and it could lead to the roundup of other names.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

You may be on to something.

[Paleo Conservative]

I hope we crack him.

[Prost1]

Not to ruin anyone's day on 9/11...

here is a blast from the past

Ted Rall at his worst. And that says a lot.
http://www.uexpress.com/tedrall/?uc_full_date=20020514

And some wonder why I think people like Rall should be brought to the U.S. and tried as an enemy combatant!

[Jean S]

Is there any source besides this one to confirm it?

I've been searching for two hours and I haven't found anything to confirm this. I think it's bogus.

[gonzo]

"...Reading his profile, it seems he's eager to jump on whatever bandwagon is hot at the time. There is a bunch of folks that would love to settle a score with him. Knowing that might persuade him to squeal on his fellow SOB's..."

Bingo! He's probably run out of friends, and pissed-off so many enemies, that he doesn't have anywhere to go.

Time to make a plea for safety, and trade info for a bunk at Gitmo......................FRegards

[bray]

The Afghanis will get him to talk. May even know where the Tall One is??

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[Hound of the Baskervilles]

This is from South Asia News:

"Afghanistan, a known al-Qaeda facilitator and six other suspected al-Qaeda associates were detained, coalition forces said.

The commander of the Hizb-i-Islami militia in Hafezan in the eastern province of Nangarhar, Gulbuddin Hikmatyar, was arrested after credible intelligence led Afghan and coalition forces to his compound, the statement said. No shots were fired and there were no injuries reported. "

[geopyg]

LOL. Reading the headline I thought some Norwegian reporter or diplomat had been captured!

[Hound of the Baskervilles]

"I've been searching for two hours and I haven't found anything to confirm this. I think it's bogus."

South Asia News confirms http://news.monstersandcritics.com/southasia/article_1200299.php/

Seven_al-Qaeda_suspects_arrested_in_eastern_Afghanistan

[RichInOC]

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar Reported Captured

...or to put it another way...

Gulbuth is no longer rampant.

[Jean S]

Unfortunately that's the source this blogger uses and they credit dpa who's info is not available.

[Jean S]

I should have phrased that better. monstersandcritics.com credit Deutsche Presse-Agentur but with no link.
BTW, NRO has picked this up too but all these reports go to the same dead end.

[jennyp]

I hope he sings like a parrot.

I always had the impression that he's the kind of guy who'll sing for the highest bidder.