
Mullah Mohammed Omar
Mullah Mohammed Omar was the co-founder and leader of the Taliban, who played a pivotal role in the group's rise to power in Afghanistan. Born in 1959, he became a key figure in the Afghan resistance during the Soviet occupation and later established the Taliban in 1994 in response to the chaos following the civil war. Under his leadership, the Taliban captured Kabul in 1996, enforcing a strict interpretation of Islamic law. Omar remained a controversial figure, known for his unwavering stance on governance and his refusal to extradite Osama bin Laden after the September 11 attacks.
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Mullah Mohammed Omar was the founder of the Taliban and declared himself the Amir al-momenin in 1996.
wie die Taliban erstmals Kabul einnahmenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-09-25









