Afghan Deputy Director of Intelligence since 2021
Mullah Rahmatullah Najib[1] (Pashto: رحمتالله نجيب [rahmatʊˈlɑ naˈd͡ʒɪb]) is the Deputy Director of Intelligence of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since 7 September 2021, alongside Taj Mir Jawad.[2]
Career
Prior to his promotion to the cabinet, Najib served as a field commander.[3]
In June 2016, Najib was reported to be the Taliban's shadow governor for Logar Province and to have been subjected to false claims of killing by Afghan forces.[4]
On 7 September 2021, Najib was made Deputy Director of Intelligence of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, alongside Taj Mir Jawad, under Director of Intelligence Abdul Haq Wasiq.[2]
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