Mullah Muhammad Shirin Akhund is an Afghan Taliban politician who served as the governor of Kabul from 24 August 2021 to 7 November 2021.[1] He was also a member of the negotiation team in Qatar office.[2] He was in charge of Mullah Omar's security during the 1996–2001 Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and one of Mullah Omar's close associates. He also served as commander of military intelligence and the governor of Kandahar province.[3][4]

Mullah Shirin Akhund
ملا شیرین آخوند
Governor of Kandahar
Assumed office
4 May 2023
Supreme LeaderHibatullah Akhundzada
Preceded byMuhammad Yousuf Wafa
Governor of Kabul
In office
24 August 2021 – 7 November 2021
Supreme LeaderHibatullah Akhundzada
Preceded byMohammad Yaqub Haidari
Succeeded byQari Baryal
Personal details
NationalityAfghan
ProfessionPolitician

References

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  1. ^ "Taliban appoint new finance minister, intelligence chief, interior minister: Report". 24 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Doha Talks : A Closer Look at the Taliban Team".
  3. ^ "Key leaders of Taliban, the 'students' of warfare".
  4. ^ "Who is Taliban Negotiator Mullah Sherin Akhund?".