Arif Khan (warlord)
Afghan Mujahideen warlord
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Arif Khan or Mohammad Arif Khan was a Mujahideen warlord in Afghanistan and Pashtun leader from the village of Zakhel. He was a military commander and the Taliban governor of Kunduz province.[1] An account indicated that he might have served under or was associated with the militant commander Eshan-Sayad Mirza.[2]
Causeof death
Assassination by gunshotAllegianceIslamic State of Afghanistan (defected)
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Conflicts
War in Afghanistan †Arif Khan | |
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| Died | April 4, 2000 |
Cause of death | Assassination by gunshot |
| Allegiance | Islamic State of Afghanistan (defected) Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
Conflicts | War in Afghanistan † |
Khan was reportedly killed on April 4, 2000.[3] His death came with the killing of top Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commanders. Khan was also accused of killing numerous tribal leaders in Kunduz in order to consolidate power.
