Identifier
Created
Classification
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07KABUL336
2007-02-04 03:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
BAGHLAN GETS NEW GOVERNOR
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UNCLAS KABUL 000336
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR HARRIMAN
OSD FOR KIMMITT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
SUBJECT: BAGHLAN GETS NEW GOVERNOR
REF: 06 KABUL 5879
UNCLAS KABUL 000336
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR HARRIMAN
OSD FOR KIMMITT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
SUBJECT: BAGHLAN GETS NEW GOVERNOR
REF: 06 KABUL 5879
1. (U) Dr Mohammed Alam Ishaqzai, who until recently
served as Nangarhar Deputy Governor and Director of
Finance, has been selected as the new Governor for
Baghlan Province. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai of
Nangarhar confirmed Ishaqzai's appointment to PRT
officials at a meeting at Jalalabad Airfield on Jan
25.
2. (SBU) PC Chairman Muslimyar had
reported to the PRT last November that Dr.
Ishaq Zai was a leading candidate for the
position of Deputy in the Ministry of
Interior in Kabul (Reftel). The news of
his appointment as governor of Baghlan
Province came as a surprise to PRT
officials, and will leave both the Deputy
Governor and Director of Finance positions
in Nangarhar open, as Dr. Ishaq Zai held
both positions.
3. (SBU) Comment: Ishaqzai is known for his
intellect and honesty, and will be missed in Nangarhar
province. However, he is definitely deserving of this
appointment, and his good qualities should serve
Baghlan province well. There are unconfirmed rumors
that Baghlan's previous governor, Sayed Ekramuddin,
may move on to a highly ranked position in the
Ministry of Interior in Kabul.
NEUMANN
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPARTMENT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR HARRIMAN
OSD FOR KIMMITT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A, CG CJTF-76 POLAD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PREL PGOV PTER PHUM AF
SUBJECT: BAGHLAN GETS NEW GOVERNOR
REF: 06 KABUL 5879
1. (U) Dr Mohammed Alam Ishaqzai, who until recently
served as Nangarhar Deputy Governor and Director of
Finance, has been selected as the new Governor for
Baghlan Province. Governor Gul Agha Sherzai of
Nangarhar confirmed Ishaqzai's appointment to PRT
officials at a meeting at Jalalabad Airfield on Jan
25.
2. (SBU) PC Chairman Muslimyar had
reported to the PRT last November that Dr.
Ishaq Zai was a leading candidate for the
position of Deputy in the Ministry of
Interior in Kabul (Reftel). The news of
his appointment as governor of Baghlan
Province came as a surprise to PRT
officials, and will leave both the Deputy
Governor and Director of Finance positions
in Nangarhar open, as Dr. Ishaq Zai held
both positions.
3. (SBU) Comment: Ishaqzai is known for his
intellect and honesty, and will be missed in Nangarhar
province. However, he is definitely deserving of this
appointment, and his good qualities should serve
Baghlan province well. There are unconfirmed rumors
that Baghlan's previous governor, Sayed Ekramuddin,
may move on to a highly ranked position in the
Ministry of Interior in Kabul.
NEUMANN