| 201 Khalid Ibn Walid Corps | |
|---|---|
| Pashto: ۲۰۱ خالد بن ولید قول اردو | |
| Founded | October 2021 |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Allegiance |  Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
| Branch | Afghan Army |
| Type | Corps |
| Nickname(s) | 'Khalid Ibn Walid' |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Staff | Abdul Rahman Mansoori |
| Commander | Abu Dujana |
| Deputy Commander | Ibrahim |
The 201 Khalid Ibn Walid Corps is one of the eight corps of the Islamic Emirate Army established in October 2021 and headquartered in Laghman. The current Chief of Staff is Abdul Rahman Mansoori.[1][2]
The conventional corps of the Islamic Emirate Army were renamed in November 2021 by Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Acting Minister of Defense.[3] The 201 Corps was renamed 'Khalid Ibn Walid' and at the time was under the command of Abu Dujana (Commander); Abdul Rahman Mansoori (Chief of Staff); and Ibrahim (Deputy Commander).[1]
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan-era corps it replaced was known as the 201st 'Selab' Corps and was a part of Afghan National Army.[4]
- ^ a b "د اسلامي امارت په تشکیلاتو کې نوي کسان پر دندو وګومارل شول". باختر خبری آژانس. 4 October 2021.
- ^ "The Taleban's Caretaker Cabinet and other Senior Appointments". 7 October 2021.
- ^ Lalzoy, Najibullah (8 November 2021). "Taliban retitles all military corps in Afghanistan". The Khaama Press News Agency.
- ^ "Interim Taliban government rebrands Afghan army". www.aa.com.tr. 7 November 2021.
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