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Afghanistan· BāmyānRole of Foreign Volunteers in Afghan Jihad, including Osama bin Laden's Network
A discussion on the historical role of foreign volunteers, including Osama bin Laden's network, in the Afghan jihad, financed by private donations and Gulf states, and their ties to Pakistani intelligence.
Background
The Afghan jihad against the Soviet Union in the 1980s drew support from various international actors, including foreign volunteers and funding from Gulf states. This period also saw the emergence of figures like Osama bin Laden and complex relationships with regional intelligence agencies, notably Pakistan's.
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Discussion on Foreign Volunteers in Afghan Jihad
First report 6h agoLast update 5h agoProvides context on the 'Afghan Arabs' and foreign volunteers who joined the jihad, their funding sources, and their connections to figures like Osama bin Laden and Pakistani intelligence.
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