Nek Muhammad Wazir
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Nek Muhammad Wazir (Pashto/Urdu: نیک محمد وزیر, also Nek Mohammed; 1975 – (2004-06-18)18 June 2004) was a prominent Pakistani mujahideen or jihadi leader.[1][2][3] He was killed in a US drone strike in South Waziristan, FATA, Pakistan in 2004.[4] This was the first CIA drone strike inside Pakistan.[4][5]
Quick Facts Leader of the Pakistani Taliban, Succeeded by ...
Nek Muhammad Wazir نیک محمد وزیر | |
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Leader of the Pakistani Taliban | |
In office c. 2003 – 18 June 2004 | |
Succeeded by | Baitullah Mehsud |
Personal details | |
Born | 1975 Kalosha, South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Died | 18 June 2004 South Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Afghan Taliban (1995–2001) Pakistani Taliban (2001–2004) |
Years of service | Early 1990s–2004 |
Rank | Leader of the Pakistani Taliban |
Battles/wars | |
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