ISAF Condemns the Murder

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.22.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force condemns the heinous assassination of Mullah Ammanullah and his son in Shindand District, Herat province, Dec. 22.

Mullah Ammanullah was the District Shura chairman, and was seen as a prominent Shindand leader since the Russian occupation. He was actively involved with the Department of Anti-Terrorism on the reintegration and reconciliation program, helped to establish a permanent Afghan National Police presence in Zerekoh, and made plans with DAT to hold a weekly security-specific shura. He and his son were murdered in their car by two insurgents who gunned them down on the way to a bazaar.

“Mullah Ammanullah was very well known throughout his district for his efforts to bring stability to his people. We offer our sincere condolences to his family, as well as the Afghan civilians who had looked to him for guidance and leadership,” said Rear Adm. Vic Beck, ISAF director of Public Affairs. "Thanks to the efforts of Afghans like Mullah Ammanullah, the insurgency is losing momentum. We want all peace-loving Afghans to know that we feel the loss of Mullah Ammanullah as our loss, and we will strive to bring the responsible individuals to justice.”

• Date Taken: 12.22.2010
• Date Posted: 12.22.2010 12:27
• Story ID: 62493
• Location: KABUL, AF