Afghan Biographies
Safai, Zefnoon Safi Mrs.
Name | Safai, Zefnoon Safi Mrs. |
Ethnic backgr. | Pashtun |
Date of birth | 1975 |
Function/Grade | Ex MNA |
History and Biodata |
Zaifnoon Safi
Teacher at Mastoora High School in Laghman (1989-1996)
3. Biodata Safi volunteered with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the area of women’s affairs. Shei is affiliated with Hezb-e-Muhaz Milli Islami Afghanistan, having joined the party in 2005. "The Taliban want legitimacy," says Zefnoon Safai. The use of Mullah Omar's letter by U.N. agencies such as the WHO, she adds, "means that these organizations believe that in addition to the Afghan government and international forces there is a third power here, the Taliban." Safi was elected to the 2005 parliament. She served on the Budget, Finance, Public Accounts and Banking Affairs commission during this term.
Commission (2012): Finance, Budget, Public Accounts and Banking Affairs. She is married and has seven children. Safi speaks Pashtu, English and Urdu |
Last Modified | 2015-01-05 |
Established | 2009-10-12 |