Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19474.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is a prominent Afghan politician and military leader, known for his role as a key figure in the Afghan civil war and as the leader of the Hezb-e Islami party. He was a significant player during the Soviet-Afghan War and later during the conflict against the Taliban. Hekmatyar has been criticized for his controversial tactics and alliances, particularly his support from Pakistan, which has led to tensions with various factions within Afghanistan.
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Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was the prime minister of Afghanistan and a rival of Burhanuddin Rabbani during the civil war.
wie die Taliban erstmals Kabul einnahmenSwitzerland· 2026-09-25
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is the leader of the Islamist Hezb-e-Islami group that dominated the Shamshato refugee camp.
'I was ready to die for the Taliban – teenagers must be careful who they trust’
United Kingdom· 2025-10-11
The journalist managed an interview with Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, something no Indian journalist had done before.
The Fall of Kabul: Stories from the Taliban Takeover
India· 2025-09-21Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was supported by Pakistan during the conflict with the Mujahideen leaders.
افغانی پاکستان سے کیوں ناراض ہیں؟
Pakistan· 2025-02-26
