Afghan citizen sentenced to 20 years in prison in US for links to IS
Mohammad Sharifullah was accused of supporting terrorist attacks, including the attack on Crocus City Hall and an explosion near Kabul airport
Quick Look
- In the United States, Afghan citizen Mohammad Sharifullah was sentenced to 20 years in prison for participating in the terrorist activities of the Islamic State.
- The US Department of Justice linked him to the terrorist attacks at Crocus City Hall and near Kabul Airport.
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Why It Matters
Sharifullah is associated with the Afghan wing of the Vilayat Khorasan group and was involved in organizing several attacks.
In the United States, Afghan citizen Mohammad Sharifullah, a member of the Vilayat Khorasan group (belongs to the Afghan wing of the terrorist organization Islamic State, IS, banned in Russia), was sentenced to 20 years in prison. According to the US Department of Justice, Sharifullah participated in more than a dozen attacks, including being associated with the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in March 2024, the press service of the US department reports.
“Sharifullah spent nearly a decade at the center of a horrific campaign of terror, providing critical support for attacks against civilians around the world,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security Affairs John Eisenberg.
In 2021, Sharifullah provided support in organizing an explosion near Kabul airport during the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. According to the US Department of Justice, he checked the road to the airport and informed his handlers that the way was clear.
In addition, the American department linked Sharifullah with the attack on Crocus on March 22, 2024. According to investigators, he gave instructions to the attackers on the use of AK assault rifles and other weapons, and also maintained contact with them during the attack.
Sharifullah was sentenced on September 16 by a US federal court. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a multi-year conspiracy to provide material support and resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Open Questions
- What other attacks were included in the list of charges?
- Where exactly was Sharifullah detained by American authorities?
