055 Brigade
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The 055 Brigade was a guerrilla organization loyal to Osama bin Laden that was sponsored and trained by Al Qaeda, and was integrated into the Taliban between 1996 and 2001.[1]
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Active | 1996–2001 |
Country | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
Allegiance | Osama bin-Laden |
Branch | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Army |
Type | Foreign volunteers Special forces Assault troops Protective security |
Size | ~1,000–3,000 |
Engagements | Afghan Civil War (1996–2001)
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