By Frud Bezhan Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty September 27, 2019 Fifteen men will contest Afghanistan’s presidential election on September 28 in a race among old power brokers — ex-government officials, prominent technocrats, and a notorious former warlord. The twice-delayed September 28 election is slated to be only the second-ever democratic transition of power in the
VOA News Ayaz Gul April 9, 2016 ISLAMABAD—Afghan lawmakers Saturday approved the government’s nominees for interior minister and attorney general. The parliamentary vote confirmed nominations of Interior Minister Taj Muhammad Jahed, a former army general, and Attorney General Mohammad Farid, formerly a member of the Afghan human rights commission. The two slots play a central
Khaama Press: The Minister of Interior Noor-ul-Haq Ulomi has reportedly been appointed Afghanistan’s ambassador to Netherlands by the Presidential Palace. According to the sources privy of the development, Taj Mohammad Jahid has been appointed as the new Minister of Interior to replace Mr. Ulomi. Meanwhile, Farid Hamidi has been appointed as the new Attorney General of Afghanistan. Click here
Khaama Press: According to sources privy of the development, the resignation of Mr. Uloomi has not been accepted by the President so far. The sources further added that Mr. Uloomi resigned from his position after his assignment of deputy interior minister was rejected by Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah. Click here to read more (external link). Related