Ismatullah Muslim
Ismatullah Muslim (died 1991), also called Ismatullah Achakzai or just Ismat, was an Afghan militia leader, who in 1979 joined the mujahideen opposed to the communist PDPA and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, before coming over to the side of the government in 1984. Despite his military successes, Ismatullah Muslim was known for the many abuses he committed against civilians, making him a much hated figure throughout Afghanistan, except within his own tribe.
Ismatullah Muslim Khan Achakzai | |
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| Nickname(s) | Ismat |
| Born | 1943 |
| Died | 1991 |
| Allegiance | / Republic of Afghanistan (1973-1978) /// Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978-1979) Fidayan-i Islam (1979-1983) Pader Watan (1983-1984) Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1984-1987) Republic of Afghanistan (1987-1991) |
| Service/ | // Afghan Armed Forces |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Soviet-Afghan War Afghan Civil War (1989–1992) |
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