Daud Muzamil
| Governor of Balkh Province | |
|---|---|
| In office 6 October 2022 – 9 March 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Hassan Akhund |
| Preceded by | Qudratullah Abu Hamza |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Yousuf Wafa[1] (Acting) |
| Governor of Nangarhar Province | |
| In office 21 September 2021 – 6 October 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Hassan Akhund |
| Preceded by | Neda Mohammad |
| Succeeded by | Hajji Gul Mohammad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1974 Grishk district, Republic of Afghanistan |
| Died | 9 March 2023 (aged 50) Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan[2] |
| Manner of death | Assassination by bombing |
| Profession | Politician |
Mullah Muhammad Daud Muzamil (Pashto: ملا محمد داود مزمل; 1974-died 9 March 2023) was a Taliban member in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) who served as Governor of Balkh province.[3][4] Prior to that, he served as Governor of Nangarhar province.[5][6][7]
Death
Muzamil was assassinated on 9 March 2023, during a special meeting with officials from Kabul in which the main issue of discussion was the Qosh Tepa Canal project in the area.[8][9] According to Mohammad Asif Waziri, a police spokesman, a suicide bomber went inside the meeting and detonated his explosives. Two civilians were also killed during the attack and four others were injured.[10]
The Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) later claimed responsibility for the attack.[11] The Afghan National Security Forces, which are under IEA control, soon began special operations against ISIS-K members in the area. Those involved in the assassination of Muzamil were arrested in nearby Faryab Province.[12] Six ISIS-K members were killed in Balkh around 4 April 2023.[13]
References
- ^ "Blast at Afghanistan journalist event kills at least one, injures eight". reuters.com. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province killed in blast". Al Jazeera. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province killed in blast at his office". BBC News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Taliban Governor Of Afghan Province Killed In Blast". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "ننګرهار: له هېچا غچ نه اخلو، بلکې له ټولو سره د ورورولۍ چلند کوو". 13 October 2021. Archived from the original on 13 October 2021.
- ^ "Mullah Muzamil appointed as new governor of Nangarhar".
- ^ "Taliban appoint new leaders of two provinces in Eastern Afghanistan after deadly attacks". 21 September 2021.
- ^ "IEA confirms Balkh governor killed in blast". Ariana News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Balkh governor killed in explosion, police say". Pajhwok Afghan News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Balkh Governor Killed in Blast". TOLOnews. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province killed in blast at his office". Alarabiya News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
- ^ "IEA: Key Daesh members killed in Balkh". Ariana News. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Six Daesh members killed in Balkh". Ariana News. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2023.