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Mohammed Al Afghani (CIA Detainee)
Mohammed Al Afghani is a citizen of Afghanistan, held by the United States in the CIA's network of black sites. Background Amnesty International reports he was born in Saudi Arabia; that he was captured in Peshawar, Pakistan, in May 2004; that he was transferred from Pakistani custody on June 15, 2004, to CIA custody with three other men, including Marwan Jabour. Disappearance On April 22, 2009 ''Propublica'' published a list of CIA captives and its estimate of their current status. The location and status of most of the individuals on that list were described simply as "unknown". They estimated that Mohammed Al Afghani had been transferred to the Guantanamo Bay detention camp. The Department of Defense has acknowledged holding an individual they named as "Muhammad Rahim al Afghani"—but they said he was captured in Lahore, Pakistan in 2007. See also *List of people who disappeared Lists of people who disappeared include those whose current whereabouts are unknow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peshawar
Peshawar (; ps, پېښور ; hnd, ; ; ur, ) is the sixth most populous city in Pakistan, with a population of over 2.3 million. It is situated in the north-west of the country, close to the International border with Afghanistan. It is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it is the largest city. Peshawar is primarily populated by Pashtuns, who comprise the second-largest ethnic group in the country. Situated in the Valley of Peshawar, a broad area situated east of the historic Khyber Pass, Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in South Asia. Peshawer is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the country. The area encompassing modern-day Peshawar is mentioned in Vedic scriptures; it served as the capital of the Kushan Empire during the rule of Kanishka and was home to the Kanishka Stupa, which was among the tallest buildings in the ancient world. Peshawar was then ruled by the Hephth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
