Jafar
Jafar, also known as Sharifullah, is an ISIS commander who has been implicated as a mastermind behind the Kabul airport attack in August 2021. He was recently captured and transferred to U.S. custody for his alleged role in this deadly incident.
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Indonesia:
Jafar is the chairman of Jaringan Solidaritas Kemanusiaan (Jausan) and is involved in organizing donations for disaster relief.
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Bangladesh:
Jafar is mentioned for his singing in a song that is enjoyable to listen to.
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Iran:
The President reacted to the praises of his executive assistant, Jafar, during a planning council meeting.
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Bangladesh:
Jafar, the driver of the microbus, was arrested from the Tongi area of Gazipur.
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Pakistan:
Jafar is identified as the mastermind of the Abbey Gate bombing and was arrested.
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India:
Jafar is a Pakistani official introduced to Mohammad Tarif, who allegedly instructed him to photograph the Sirsa airbase.
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Pakistan:
Jafar was one of the eight Pakistani car mechanics killed in Iran.
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Pakistan:
The U.S. official condemned the attack on Jafar Express.
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Pakistan:
Jafar is another name for Sharifullah, who has been taken into U.S. custody.
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