“Jamaat Bulgar” Website – “About Us” Section – Provides Background Information on Ties to Taliban, Tactics
Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Written by Laith Alkhouri Thursday, 29 April 2010 00:00
"Jamaat Bulgar" is a Russian Tatar militant group based primarily in northwest Pakistan. The “About Us” section of Jamaat Bulgar’s official website, jamaatbulgar.narod.ru, which is no longer functioning, provides an overview of the group’s presence in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as information on the group’s work with the Taliban. According to the group, “Our ranks consist of brothers of various nationalities, such as Dagestani, Russian, Kabardian, but the primary membership consists of Tartars.” The section also describes Jamaat Bulgar’s tactics, ranging from sniper attacks to mine warfare.
