Afghan Biographies
- Name:
Saighan District Bamyan Province Bamian
- Ethnic:
- Date of birth:
- Function/Grade:
- District Chief
- History and Biodata:
District Chief Sayghan District Saighan District:
Haji Sayani (20090923)Omar Khan Baiani (20120624)
Background:
Saighan District is of some strategic importance, as it lays on a north south traditional trade route. Tajiks make up 70%, Hazara 27% while 3% is made up of the res in the District. In 2007 Saighan District was announced as "Peace District". However, armed groups sympathetic to the Taliban reportedly operate in the districts of Saighan, Kahmard and Shibar. Crime, such as robbery, is also prevalent. (20111213)- Last modified:
- 08 February 2013
- Established:
- 12 December 2011