Amir Hamza (Lashkar-e-Taiba)

Amir Hamza
Born (1959-05-10) 10 May 1959 (age 65)
Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Other namesMaulana Ameer Hamza
OccupationIslamic fundamendalist
Known forCo-founding Lashkar-e-Taiba

Amir Hamza (born 10 May 1959) is the nom de guerre of a veteran of the Afghan mujahideen and one of the founders of the Islamic militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba.[1][2] Described as "a fiery speaker and a prolific writer," he is also considered to be "the top LeT ideologue."[3]

The United States Treasury classifies Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist group. They have specifically listed Amir Hamza as a terrorist who they argue should be the target of international sanctions. LeT infiltrates fighters into the portion of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir.[1] Hamza is believed to sit on its Central Committee. He is said to have negotiated for the release of other leaders, and to have led LeT's campaigns for charitable donations, and to have been the founding editor of LeT's official publication.[4]

In 2002 Hamza published Qafila Da'wat aur Shahadat (Caravan of Proselytizing and Martydom).[5]

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  3. ^ Arif Jamal, "Analyzing the Role of the Top LeT Ideologue: A Profile of Amir Hamza" in Militant Leadership Monitor, Volume III, Issue 6 (June 2012), p. 6
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