Ahmad Shah Massoud

- Military leader of the United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (UIF, Jabha-yi Muttahid-i Islami-yi Milli bara-yi Nijat-i Afghanistan), also known as the Northern Alliance
- fought against both the Soviets and Taliban in Afghanistan
- "Hero of the Afghan Nation"
- "Lion of Panjshir"
- Assassinated on September 9, 2001 by al-Qaeda agents