Mullah Shirin Akhund
Mullah Shirin Akhund ملا شیرین آخوند | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kandahar | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2023 | |
| Amir | Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Yousuf Wafa |
| Governor of Kabul | |
| In office 24 August 2021 – 7 November 2021 | |
| Amir | Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Yaqub Haidari |
| Succeeded by | Qari Baryal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mullah Mohammad Ali Hanafi[1] Arghandab, Kandahar, Afghanistan |
| Profession | Politician |
Mullah Muhammad Shirin Akhund is an Afghan Taliban politician who served as the governor of Kabul from 24 August 2021 to 7 November 2021.[2] He was also a member of the negotiation team in Qatar office.[3] He was in charge of Mullah Omar's security during the 1996–2001 Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and one of Mullah Omar's close associates. He also served as commander of military intelligence. On 4 May 2023, the Taliban's supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, appointed Mullah Shirin Akhund as the governor of Kandahar province.
References
[edit]- ^ "Video: Who is Taliban's new governor for Kandahar?". Amu Television. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Taliban appoint new finance minister, intelligence chief, interior minister: Report". 24 August 2021.
- ^ "Doha Talks : A Closer Look at the Taliban Team".
- ^ "Key leaders of Taliban, the 'students' of warfare".
- ^ "Who is Taliban Negotiator Mullah Sherin Akhund?".
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