Afghan Biographies
Kuchi, Haji Naim
Name | Kuchi, Haji Naim |
Ethnic backgr. | Pashtun |
Date of birth | 1940 |
Function/Grade | Presidential Adviser Tribal Affairs |
History and Biodata |
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3. Biodata:
Koochi is a senior tribal leader within Afghanistan's Kuchis ethnic group. He got very famous during the afghan war against soviets, emerging as a grand commander. During former President Burhanuddin Rabbani's government (1992–1996), Naim Kochi became Deputy Minister for Tribal Affairs. He also became the governor of Bamiyan province during Taliban's regime. The Edmonton Sun described him as the Kuchis' "best known leader". It is said Na’im Kuchi is the Taleban’s unofficial representative at the UN.
His son Haji Haider Jan Naimzoi, (Kuchi) is a member of Wolesi Jirga 2010. |
Last Modified | 2024-02-26 |
Established | 2012-01-11 |