Mullah Mohammad Omar's Kevo

The seldom-seen and enigmatic leader of Afghanistan's Taliban government and Militia, Mullah Mohammad Omar made a name for himself as a Mujahideen rebel during the Afghani war against the Soviets. Originally studying to become a Muslim Cleric, Omar left his studies in Pakistan to join the guerilla fighters in ridding Afghanistan of the infidel invaders. While fighting with the Mujahideen, Omar lost one eye but proved that he was a capable soldier and eventually earned the position of Deputy-Chief Commander.

After the Soviets were driven out in the late 1980s, Omar disappeared for some time but then reappeared in the early 1990s, again proclaiming that God spoke to him through a dream and told him to go forth, form an army, and bring peace to Afghanistan. The Taliban made their appearance in 1994 and by 1996 they had seized Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, establishing themselves as the ruling power. In the same year, a congregation of 1,000 Muslim clerics chose Mohammad Omar to be the Amirul-Mumineen, the Supreme Leader of all Muslims. However, some intelligence analysts believe that the Taliban are little more than trained puppets of the Pakistan government who are seeking to control Afghanistan through a third party indirectly controlling the policies of the Afghan government.

Nevertheless, when Omar took control of Afghanistan he declared that the supreme laws of Afghanistan would be based upon the fundamental laws of Islam. Omar has openly condoned execution and amputations as punishment for criminals as well as the marginalization of women in Afghani society.

Although Omar is known to have a residence in Kabul, his exact whereabouts are unknown due to the fact that he refuses to have his picture taken or meet with journalists face to face. Mohammad Omar remains as one of the world's most cryptic leaders.
Climb to Fame
Leader of the infamous Afghani Taliban.
Work History
(1980-1989) Member of the Mujahideen (anti-Soviet guerilla force in Afghanistan); Deputy-Chief Commander in the Harakat-i-Inqil-i Islami Party.

(1989-1994) Muslim cleric, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

(1994-1996) Member of the Taliban Militia.

(1996) Declared by his peers to be Amir-ur-Momineen, (leader of all Muslims); Taliban capture capital of Afghanistan, Kabul; Leader of National Islamic Salvation publicly declares support for the Taliban.

(1996- ) Leader of the Taliban.
Affiliations
Harakat-i-Inqilab Islami Party

Mujahideen Guerilla Force

Taliban Militia
Awards
Mullah Mohammad Omar has also won numerous Awards