Hamdullah Nomani
Hamdullah Nomani حمد الله نعمانی | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Kabul | |
| Assumed office 24 August 2021 | |
| Deputy | Maulvi Abdul Rashid[1] |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Daud Sultanzoy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sipayaw village, Andar District, Ghazni Province, Afghanistan |
| Profession | Politician |
Hamdullah Nomani is the mayor of Kabul since August 24, 2021,[2] replacing Mohammad Daud Sultanzoy.[3] He also served in the same position during the earlier Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.[4]
Early life
Hamdullah Nomani was born around 1968 in Sipayaw village, Andar District, Ghazni Province.[3]
Political career
Nomani served as Minister of Higher Education and member of the Leadership Council.[5]
In September 2021, Nomani ordered women civil servants to stay home.[6][7]
References
- ^ "د اسلامي امارت په تشکیلاتو کې نوي کسان پر دندو وګومارل شول". باختر خبری آژانس. October 4, 2021.
- ^ "Govt officials appointed by the Taliban so far". Geo News. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b Lami, Shaista (2021-08-24). "Kabul Mayor Keeps City Running After Taliban Takeover". VOA. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Muzaffar, Maroosha (2021-09-23). "Why Kabul's 'ex' mayor is still coming in to work every day, even after the Taliban replaced him". The Independent. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "HAMDULLAH NOMANI". United Nations Security Council. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ "The Latest: Taliban to female Kabul city workers: Stay home". SF Gate. Associated Press. September 19, 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-09-19.
- ^ Gannon, Kathy (2021-09-21). "Taliban-run Kabul municipality to female workers: Stay home". ABC News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20.