Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is an Afghan politician and former warlord, known for his role during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s. He led the Hezb-e Islami party, which fought against Soviet forces with support from the U.S. and Pakistan. After the Soviet withdrawal, he played a significant part in the ensuing civil war in Afghanistan. Hekmatyar has been a controversial figure, known for his hardline Islamist views and involvement in violence. He returned to Afghan politics after a peace agreement in 2016, seeking to play a role in shaping Afghanistan’s future amid ongoing conflicts.