Abdul Haq al-Turkistani
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Abdul Haq al-Turkistani is a Uyghur Islamic militant and terrorist who leads the Turkistan Islamic Party. The United States Treasury reported he took over leadership of the organization in 2003, following the death of its previous leader, and took a seat on al-Qaeda's shura (central committee) in 2005.[1]
Quick Facts Emir of the Turkistan Islamic Party, Preceded by ...
Abdul Haq al-Turkistani | |
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Emir of the Turkistan Islamic Party | |
Assumed office 2014 | |
Preceded by | Abdullah Mansour |
In office 2003–2010 | |
Preceded by | Hasan Mahsum |
Succeeded by | Abdul Shakoor al-Turkistani |
Personal details | |
Born | (1971-10-10) 10 October 1971 (age 52) Hotan Prefecture, Xinjiang, China |
Military service | |
Allegiance | East Turkestan Islamic Movement al-Qaeda |
Battles/wars | Xinjiang conflict War in North-West Pakistan |
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