Hamdullah Nomani

Hamdullah Nomani حمد الله نعمانی
Mayor of Kabul
Incumbent
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

1. "د اسلامي امارت په تشکیلاتو کې نوي کسان پر دندو وګومارل شول". باختر خبری آژانس. October 4, 2021.
2. "Govt officials appointed by the Taliban so far". Geo News. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
3. Lami, Shaista (2021-08-24). "Kabul Mayor Keeps City Running After Taliban Takeover". VOA. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
4. 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.
5. "HAMDULLAH NOMANI". United Nations Security Council. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
6. "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.
7. 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.