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Revision as of 17:29, 5 April 2010

Abdul Karim Brahui, son of Mohammad Mobin, (b. 1955 Pedehgee, Chahar Burjak District, Nimroz Province, Afghanistan[1]) was a leader of mujahideen forces in Nimroz and later governor of that province after the 2001 fall of the Taliban.[2] When the Taliban seized Nimroz in 1995, Karim Brahui and his troops withdrew across the border to Iran, and Hamidullah Niyazmand was made governor of the province.[3] Following the 2001 defeat of the Taliban, Karim Brahui again became governor.[4]

In 2004, Brahui was appointed Minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs.[5]

As of 2010, Brahui is the Minister of Refugees.


Preceded by Governor of Nimruz Province
2001 - 2005
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ Afghanistan Online. Members of President Hamid Karzai's Cabinet, accessed 5 April 2010
  2. ^ Robert D. Crews, Amin Tarzi. The Taliban and the crisis of Afghanistan. Harvard University Press, 2008. ISBN 067402690X, 9780674026902. Pg 185-187
  3. ^ Robert D. Crews, Amin Tarzi. The Taliban and the crisis of Afghanistan. Harvard University Press, 2008. ISBN 067402690X, 9780674026902. Pg 185-187
  4. ^ Robert D. Crews, Amin Tarzi. The Taliban and the crisis of Afghanistan. Harvard University Press, 2008. ISBN 067402690X, 9780674026902. Pg 185-187
  5. ^ Decree By the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Press Release. December 23, 2004