Telegraph: Afghan resistance chief hurt by camera bomb
- A source in the Afghan embassy in neighbouring Tajikistan reported that Ahmad Shah Massoud, the leader of the anti-Taliban resistance in Afghanistan, was injured when a bomb concealed in the video camera of an Arab journalist went off. From Ahmed Rashid i
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/09/10/wtal10.xml

Telegraph: Afghanistan resistance leader feared dead in blast
- Spokesmen for General Massoud's United Front denied that he had died and accused the Taliban, the wanted Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden and Pakistan of planning the assassination attempt. The Taliban had launched a major offensive the previous week outsi
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/09/11/wmass11.xml

National Geographic: Sebastian Junger on Afghanistan's Slain Rebel Leader
- Junger remembers the leader of the Northern Alliance from the month he spent with him in 2000, and connects his assassination with bin Laden's 9-11 attack on America.
- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0110/junger.html

IWPR - Northern Alliance Faces Uncertain Future
- Vladimir Davlatov in Dushanbe reports on the severe blow Afghanistan's anti-Taleban forces suffered on the death of their leader. He describes Ahmed Shah Massoud's career, including the peace initiatives he led this year in Europe, backed by all EU leader
- http://www.iwpr.net/?p=rca&s=f&o=175047&apc_state=henirca2001

Afgha.com: Ahmad Shah Massoud
- In-depth profile of the Northern Alliance leader includes an extensive bibliography of sources.
- http://www.afgha.com/?q=node/974

Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Large collection of photographs of the assassinated Afghanistan leader.
- http://community.webshots.com/user/ihsanyar

Wikipedia: Ahmed Shah Massoud
- Profile of the Afghani military leader includes links to related subjects.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Shah_Massoud

Omaid Weekly: Ahmad Shah Masood in Europe
- Press review of the international coverage of the European visit of Ahmad Shah Masood, supreme leader of Afghanistan's national resistance force, in April 2001.
- http://www.omaid.com/english_section/in_the_press/ASM_EU.htm

TIME.com: Could 9/11 Have Been Prevented?
- Connects the assassination of Northern Alliance leader Ahmed Shah Massoud, two days before 9/11, with an immediate Taliban offensive and the al-Qaeda attack.
- http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,333835,00.html

LA Times: Ahmed Shah Masoud
- Photo gallery of the Afghanistan leader, taken from 1980 - 1999.
- http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-massoud-gallery,1,2687544.photogallery

Viceland: Death of Masoud
- Interview with New York photojournalist Jason Florio about Ahmed Massoud, the Taliban, 9/11 and America's connections with both Pakistan and Afghanistan. Includes link to his "Life in Afghanistan" photos.
- http://www.viceland.com/issues/v8n8/htdocs/afghanistan.php

Observer: Waiting for a last battle with the Taliban
- Jason Burke interviews the legendary guerrilla commander Ahmed Shah Massood, the Mujahideen who fought the Soviet occupation 20 years ago, and who now fights the Taliban.
- http://observer.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,686548,00.html

Pravda: Ahmad Shah Massoud and the Nobel Prize
- Northern Alliance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud was officially proclaimed the national hero of Afghanistan on April 25, 2002 and a special committee has been collecting signatures to award him the Nobel Prize posthumously. Includes links to other news storie
- http://english.pravda.ru/main/2002/05/21/29067.html

Newsweek: Massoud's Last Words
- Antonia Francis interviews Ahmed Shah Massoud, the former defense minister and head of Afghanistan's deposed government, two weeks before his assassination.
- http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3067685/

Ahmad Shah Massoud (01.09.1953 - 09.09.2001)
- Extensive biography of the hero of Afghanistan who fought the Soviets and the Taliban. Includes bibliography and photos.
- http://www.massoudafghan.gq.nu/

BBC News: Afghan rebel visit sparks French row
- General Ahmed Masood's visit to France causes an angry reaction from the Taleban for encouraging the opposition, and criticism from French MPs that the visit isn't being held on a high enough level.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1258821.stm

BBC News: France welcomes Afghan rebel
- The opposition Afghan military commander, Ahmed Shah Masood, meets with French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine and appeals for international support to help confront the Taleban.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1260050.stm

BBC News: Europe fetes anti-Taleban leader
- Justin Webb in Strasbourg reports on Ahmed Shah Masood's meetings with key members representing all the main political groups in the European Union. The visit is a major propaganda coup for the Afghan opposition and has infuriated the ruling Taleban milit
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1261535.stm

Telegraph: Ahmad Shah Massoud
- Full obituary of the leader of the United Front who became known as the "Lion of Panjshir" for his success in resisting Soviet efforts to secure central Afghanistan in the 1980's.
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/09/17/db01.xml

Telegraph: Massoud had aura and assurance that set him apart
- Sandy Gall recalls his meetings with Massoud starting in 1982 during the Russian bombings, and the General's history as leader of the resistance movement which became the United Front.
- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2001/09/11/wmass111.xml

Ahmad Shaah Massoud
- Biography, photo gallery and military career of the assassinated Mujahadin leader of Afghanistan. [Dari, English, German]
- http://www.massoudhero.com/

BBC News: Profile: The Lion of Panjshir
- A portrait of the Mujahadeen commander of the Northern Alliance, Ahmed Shah Masood, and how serious a blow it will be for the alliance if it transpires that he has been seriously injured or killed.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1537118.stm

BBC News: Analysis: Masood's regional allies
- With Massood out of the picture, officials from Iran, Russia, Tajikistan, India and Uzbekistan hold an emergency meeting to address the spread of the Taleban's brand of Islamic militancy throughout the region, supported by Pakistan. Addresses the issues o
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/1537244.stm

National Geographic: Sebastian Junger Under Fire
- Summary of the reporter's interview in November 2000 with anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Shah Massoud. Includes photos.
- http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/0103/life.html

Eurasianet: Masood's Image Looms Large in Afghanistan
- Photo essay by Ed Grazda shows how images of Masood and other popular political figures are being used during the reconstruction process.
- http://www.eurasianet.org/departments/culture/articles/eav081602.shtml

Jane's Defence Weekly: Ahmadshah Massoud - Commander of Afghanistan's United Front
- Anthony Davis interview three months before Massoud was assassinated includes information on the military status of the United Front in their anti-Taliban resistance fighting, and the other countries which may be involved.
- http://www.omaid.com/english_section/in_the_press/Masood_Interview_JDW_27Jun01.htm