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06KABUL5879
2006-12-17 07:57:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
PRT JALALABAD - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN NANGARHAR
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C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 005879
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CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A. CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/08/2016
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF
SUBJECT: PRT JALALABAD - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN NANGARHAR
LEADERSHIP
Classified By: DCM RICHARD NORLAND FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KABUL 005879
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DEPT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN
OSD FOR KIMMIT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A. CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/08/2016
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF
SUBJECT: PRT JALALABAD - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN NANGARHAR
LEADERSHIP
Classified By: DCM RICHARD NORLAND FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Provincial Council Chief Fazlhadi Muslimyar
informed PRT officials November 26 of a possible
change in the Deputy Governor position, currently held
by Mohammad Allam Isaqzai, who Muslimyar said is a
candidate for Deputy in the Ministry of Interior in
Kabul.
2. (C) Muslimyar reported that Deputy Governor
Isaqzai is one of five candidates being considered to
take the position of Deputy Minister of Interior in
Kabul. Among the other candidates is Miya Khel who
was Deputy Minister of Interior prior to Taliban rule.
However, even if Isaqzai does not get the MOI
position, Muslimyar reported that it is possible that
he will remain as Nangarhar Director of Finance and
someone else will take the Deputy Governor position
(Note: Isaqzai currently holds both positions.).
Muslimyar said that one possibility would be that
Director of Canals, Dr. Asef Qazizada, may return to
the Deputy Governor position.
3. (C) Muslimyar reported that another possibility
being discussed as a new Deputy Governor is former
Afghan Army 11th Division Commander and Senior Mohmand
Tribal leader Malanyar (no first name known).
Malanyar also has close ties to the other two major
tribes in Nangahar, the Shinwaris and the Khogyanis,
which would be a major advantage for Governor Sherzai
who is from Kandahar province. Malanyar is a former
Mujahideen Commander (as is the governor and all
current subgovernors) and he has been a big supporter
of the Disbanding of Illegally Armed Groups (DIAG)
process in the past. Malinyar currently lives in the
Shinwar District and is respected there as if he were
a Malik (local tribal leader),even though he is from
a different tribe.
4. (C) Comment - Deputy Governor Isaqzai is a former
university professor who is known for his intellect
and honesty. He is not a strong force against the
charismatic Governor Sherzai, but his influence would
be missed in the province. That said, his good
qualities would be a positive influence at the MOI.
PRT would be concerned by the reappointment of Dr.
Asef Qazizada to the position as Deputy Governor due
to his history of extensive corruption, and suspicions
that he supported the past two assassination attempts
against Governor Sherzai. End comment.
NEUMANN
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SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN
OSD FOR KIMMIT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A. CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/08/2016
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF
SUBJECT: PRT JALALABAD - POSSIBLE CHANGE IN NANGARHAR
LEADERSHIP
Classified By: DCM RICHARD NORLAND FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) Provincial Council Chief Fazlhadi Muslimyar
informed PRT officials November 26 of a possible
change in the Deputy Governor position, currently held
by Mohammad Allam Isaqzai, who Muslimyar said is a
candidate for Deputy in the Ministry of Interior in
Kabul.
2. (C) Muslimyar reported that Deputy Governor
Isaqzai is one of five candidates being considered to
take the position of Deputy Minister of Interior in
Kabul. Among the other candidates is Miya Khel who
was Deputy Minister of Interior prior to Taliban rule.
However, even if Isaqzai does not get the MOI
position, Muslimyar reported that it is possible that
he will remain as Nangarhar Director of Finance and
someone else will take the Deputy Governor position
(Note: Isaqzai currently holds both positions.).
Muslimyar said that one possibility would be that
Director of Canals, Dr. Asef Qazizada, may return to
the Deputy Governor position.
3. (C) Muslimyar reported that another possibility
being discussed as a new Deputy Governor is former
Afghan Army 11th Division Commander and Senior Mohmand
Tribal leader Malanyar (no first name known).
Malanyar also has close ties to the other two major
tribes in Nangahar, the Shinwaris and the Khogyanis,
which would be a major advantage for Governor Sherzai
who is from Kandahar province. Malanyar is a former
Mujahideen Commander (as is the governor and all
current subgovernors) and he has been a big supporter
of the Disbanding of Illegally Armed Groups (DIAG)
process in the past. Malinyar currently lives in the
Shinwar District and is respected there as if he were
a Malik (local tribal leader),even though he is from
a different tribe.
4. (C) Comment - Deputy Governor Isaqzai is a former
university professor who is known for his intellect
and honesty. He is not a strong force against the
charismatic Governor Sherzai, but his influence would
be missed in the province. That said, his good
qualities would be a positive influence at the MOI.
PRT would be concerned by the reappointment of Dr.
Asef Qazizada to the position as Deputy Governor due
to his history of extensive corruption, and suspicions
that he supported the past two assassination attempts
against Governor Sherzai. End comment.
NEUMANN