When was Abdullah Abdullah born?

Abdullah Abdullah was born on 5 September 1960 in Kabul.

What positions has Abdullah Abdullah held?

Positions held by Abdullah Abdullah include: Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan (2014–2021); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan (2001–2006).

Where did Abdullah Abdullah study?

Abdullah Abdullah was educated at Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul University.

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Abdullah Abdullah

Afghan politician

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Abdullah Abdullah is an Afghan politician who led the High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) from May 2020 until August 2021, when the Afghan government was overthrown by the Taliban. The council had been established to facilitate peace talks between the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban insurgents. Abdullah was the Chief Executive of Afghanistan from September 2014 to March 2020, and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from December 2001 to April 2005. Prior to that, he was a senior member of the Northern Alliance, working as an adviser to Ahmad Shah Massoud. He worked as an ophthalmologist and medical doctor in the 1980s.

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Born: 5 September 1960 wd
Place of birth: Kabul wd
Citizenship: Afghanistan wd
Occupation: politician, ophthalmologist, diplomat, physician wd
Political party: National Coalition of Afghanistan wd
Education: Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul University wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan (29 September 2014 – 15 August 2021)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan (22 December 2001 – 21 March 2006)

Awards wd

medal for the 25 years of Kazakhstan's independence

Questions

When was Abdullah Abdullah born?: Abdullah Abdullah was born on 5 September 1960 in Kabul.
What positions has Abdullah Abdullah held?: Positions held by Abdullah Abdullah include: Chief Executive Officer of Afghanistan (2014–2021); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan (2001–2006).
Where did Abdullah Abdullah study?: Abdullah Abdullah was educated at Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul University.

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