Afghan Biographies

Sukeimankhel Tribe Sulaiman


Name Sukeimankhel Tribe Sulaiman
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth
Function/Grade Eastern afghan tribes
History and Biodata

Suleimankhel (Ghilzai) Sulaiman:
Part of the Ghilzai confederation, the Suleimankhel is one of the largest sub-tribes. The bias of some sub-tribes toward the Taliban in part may be explained by their proximity to the Pakistan border and the influx of insurgents and the radical politics. They have been allied with the Hotaki in the past, and their traditional rivals include the Karoti. Principal sub-divisions of the Suleimankhel include the Alizai, Sulemanzai, and Jalalzai. Other sub-divisions include the Alikhel, the Nizamkhel, and the Shakhel. It is interesting to note that the Alikhel sub-tribe, which primarily lives in the northwest of Paktika, has been more cooperative with the central government and coalition forces. The Nizamkhel and Shakhel also remain more supportive of the government, which may be explained in part by their rivalry with the Jalalzai.

Last Modified 2011-05-15
Established 2009-10-14