According to the '' Long War Journal '' , the 055 Brigade has been reestablished as part of the Taliban 's Lashkar al Zil or ' Shadow Army . ' The 055 Brigade was founded by Bin Laden in Afghanistan in 1996 . The force had close contacts with militant groups fighting against Indian security forces in Kashmir and with Islamist organisations trying to ferment a revolt in Central Asia , particularly the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan . There were rumours in the weeks before the September 11 attacks that Juma Namangani , had been appointed as one of the top commanders in the 055 brigade
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
055 Brigade