Mullah Mohammad Omar (Mullah Omar)

Mullah Mohammad Omar was an Afghan religious and political leader who founded and led the Taliban, a militant Islamic group that controlled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001. He aimed to establish a strict interpretation of Islamic law and enforce it across the country. His leadership was marked by efforts to implement religious policies, often through severe punishment and repression. After the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, which removed the Taliban from power, Omar largely remained in hiding. His influence persisted within the group even after his death was confirmed years later, making him a significant figure in Afghanistan’s recent history.