Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin
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Name	Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin
Leader	Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Founded	1977
Ideology	Islamism, Pashtun nationalism
Headquarters	Peshawar, Pakistan

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin is a Sunni Islamist organization founded by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar in 1977, with significant ties to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and Jamaat-e-Islami. The group has been involved in the Soviet-Afghan War, fighting against the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, alongside other mujahideen groups like Jamiat-e Islami and Junbish-i-Milli. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has also received support from Saudi Arabia, United States, and China, with CIA and MI6 providing financial and military aid to the group through the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence. The organization's activities have been influenced by various events, including the Iran hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan.

History

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin was formed in 1977 by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a Pashtun Islamist leader, with the goal of overthrowing the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan and establishing an Islamic state in Afghanistan. The group received significant support from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and Jamaat-e-Islami, as well as from other countries like Saudi Arabia, United States, and China. During the Soviet-Afghan War, Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin fought against the Soviet Union and the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, alongside other mujahideen groups like Jamiat-e Islami and Junbish-i-Milli. The group's activities have been influenced by various events, including the Iran hostage crisis, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and the Russian withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has also been involved in the Afghan Civil War (1989-1992), the Afghan Civil War (1992-1996), and the War in Afghanistan (2001-present), with ties to al-Qaeda, Taliban, and Haqqani network.

Ideology and objectives

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's ideology is based on Islamism and Pashtun nationalism, with the goal of establishing an Islamic state in Afghanistan. The group's objectives include the implementation of Sharia law, the promotion of Pashtun interests, and the protection of Afghanistan's sovereignty. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's ideology has been influenced by various thinkers, including Sayyid Qutb, Abul A'la Maududi, and Jalaluddin Haqqani. The group's activities have been supported by various organizations, including Jamaat-e-Islami, Muslim Brotherhood, and Islamic Society of North America. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has also been involved in the Global War on Terror, with ties to al-Qaeda, Taliban, and Haqqani network, and has been designated as a terrorist organization by United States, Canada, and United Kingdom.

Structure and leadership

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's structure is based on a hierarchical model, with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar as the group's leader. The group's leadership includes various commanders, including Khalid Farooqi, Qari Habibullah, and Ghairat Baheer. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's structure has been influenced by various organizations, including Jamaat-e-Islami, Muslim Brotherhood, and al-Qaeda. The group's activities have been supported by various countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has also been involved in the War in Afghanistan (2001-present), with ties to Taliban, Haqqani network, and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Military activities

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has been involved in various military activities, including the Soviet-Afghan War, the Afghan Civil War (1989-1992), and the War in Afghanistan (2001-present). The group has fought against various enemies, including the Soviet Union, the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan, and the Islamic State of Afghanistan. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's military activities have been supported by various countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United States. The group has also been involved in various battles, including the Battle of Jalalabad (1989), the Battle of Kabul (1992-1996), and the Battle of Tora Bora. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has ties to various mujahideen groups, including Jamiat-e Islami, Junbish-i-Milli, and Ittehad-i-Islami.

Political activities and governance

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has been involved in various political activities, including the Afghan Civil War (1989-1992), the Afghan Civil War (1992-1996), and the War in Afghanistan (2001-present). The group has participated in various peace talks, including the Bonn Agreement and the Doha Agreement. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin's political activities have been supported by various countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. The group has also been involved in various governance activities, including the administration of Kabul and the Kandahar Province. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has ties to various political parties, including Jamaat-e Islami, Muslim Brotherhood, and Islamic Society of North America.

International relations and designation

Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has been designated as a terrorist organization by United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. The group's activities have been supported by various countries, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has ties to various terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda, Taliban, and Haqqani network. The group's international relations have been influenced by various events, including the 9/11 attacks, the War in Afghanistan (2001-present), and the Global War on Terror. Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin has also been involved in various international conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the Yemeni Civil War (2015-present).

Category:Afghanistan Category:Islamist groups Category:Terrorist organizations