Mullah Shirin Akhund
Mullah Shirin Akhund ملا شیرین آخوند | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kandahar | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2023 | |
| Supreme Leader | Hibatullah Akhundzada |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Yousuf Wafa |
| Governor of Kabul | |
| In office 24 August 2021 – 7 November 2021 | |
| Supreme Leader | 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 May 4, 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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