Fazal Haq Mujahid

Fazal Haq Mujahid (Pashto: فضل الحق مجاهد; 1954–1997) was an Afghan military and political leader against the Soviet Union. An active military and political involvement earned him a respected role in the country diverse political spectrum,but was very soon assassinated by unknown gunmen in late 1990s. He was considered to be one of the very few undisputed political leaders who fought the USSR invasion and wanted to carry the victory by establishing or helping to establish a government to solve the political crisis. Because of his efforts, Nangarhar saw an early and balanced administration amid the disagreeable and severe political situations in the country.

Fazal Haq Mujahid Khaliqyar
فضل الحق مجاهد خالقیار
Born1954
Rodat, Nangarhar Province, Kingdom of Afghanistan
DiedMay 31, 1997 (1997-06-01) (aged 43)
Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan
Cause of deathAssassination
Alma materKabul University
OccupationMujahideen leader
OrganizationHezbi Islami
Military career
Nickname(s)Mujahid
Service/branch Military, Civil Government
Years of service1975–1997
RankCommander, Lieutenant General
UnitZafar brigade
Commands heldProminent Mujahideen commander during the Soviet–Afghan War, Head of Nangarhar Garrison, Chairman of Eastern Zone Military Council, Interim Interior Minister of Afghanistan.
Battles/warsSoviet–Afghan War
Afghan Civil War (1989-1992)
Afghan Civil War (1992-1996)
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