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