Najmiddin Jalolov

Najmiddin Jalolov

Najmiddin Jalolov was the leader of the Jama'at al-Jihad al-Islami, a militant organization affiliated with Al-Qaeda that operates in Central Asia and Russia. He is a former member of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, another organization affiliated with Al-Qaeda.[1]

Uzbek courts found Jalolov guilty of terrorism in absentia in 2000.[1]

Jalolov has been tied to Taliban leader Mohammad Omar, Uyghur militant Abu Mohammad, and Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.[1]

He is believed to have been killed in a U.S. Predator drone strike on September 14, 2009.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Central Asia's Security: Issues and Implications for U.S. Interests CRS Report for Congress

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