Malakand insurrection (1994-1995)
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Malakand revolt refers to an insurrection by Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi under the command of Sufi Muhammadin Malakand Division on the basis of a demand for Sharia law. Multiple areas were captured by the militants. The uprising was quashed by the Pakistan army, captured areas were liberated and a peace deal was negotiated. It was the first Salafi jihadist uprising in Pakistan.
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Malakand insurrection (1994-1995) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Pakistan | TNSM | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Unknown | Sufi Muhammad | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
FCKP(N) |
TNSM Black turbans Foreign jihadists | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | 10000+ | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
~12 killed | ~28 killed | ||||||
26+ wounded |
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