Emomali Rahmon facts for kids
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His Excellency
Founder of Peace and National Unity — Leader of the Nation Emomali Rahmon
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| Эмомали Раҳмон | |
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Rahmon in 2023
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| 3rd President of Tajikistan | |
| Assumed office 16 November 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Abdujalil Samadov Jamshed Karimov Yahyo Azimov Oqil Oqilov Kokhir Rasulzoda |
| Preceded by | Rahmon Nabiyev Akbarsho Iskandrov (Acting) |
| Leader of the People's Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 18 March 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Abdulmajid Dostiev |
| Chairman of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan | |
| In office 20 November 1992 – 16 November 1994 |
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| Prime Minister | Akbar Mirzoyev Abdumalik Abdullajanov Abdujalil Samadov |
| Preceded by | Akbarsho Iskandrov |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
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Emomali Sharipovich Rahmonov
5 October 1952 Danghara, Kulob Oblast, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union (now Tajikistan) |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (1994–present) |
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Communist Party of the Soviet Union (Communist Party of Tajikistan) (1990–1991)/Communist Party (1991–1994) |
| Spouse | Azizmo Asadullayeva (m. 1970s) |
| Children | 9, including Ozoda and Rustam |
| Parents | Sharif Rakhmonov Mayram Sharifova |
| Alma mater | Tajik State National University |
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| Rank |  General of the Army |
Emomali Rahmon (born 5 October 1952) is a politician from Tajikistan. He has been the President of Tajikistan since 1994. Before that, he led the country as the Chairman of the Supreme Assembly from 1992 to 1994. During that time, the role of president was temporarily removed.
Since 1998, he has also been the leader of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan. This party has a lot of power in the country's parliament. In 1999, he was also chosen as a vice-president for the UN General Assembly for one year.
Rahmon became well-known in 1992 during the start of the civil war. He was chosen as the Chairman of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of Tajikistan. This was a way to try and bring together different groups in the country.
He has won several presidential elections since 1994. However, some groups say these elections were not completely fair. He also changed the country's rules through public votes (referendums) in 1999, 2003, and 2016. These changes allowed him to stay in power for longer. Since 2015, he has held the special title Peshvoyi Millat, which means "Leader of the Nation". This title also gives him lifelong immunity from being charged with crimes.
Rahmon leads Tajikistan with a strong government. Critics say that people who disagree with him are treated unfairly. They also say that elections are not truly free and that his family members hold many important government jobs. For example, his son, Rustam Emomali, is the head of the parliament and the mayor of the capital city, Dushanbe.
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Early Life and Career
Emomali Rahmon was born on October 5, 1952, in Danghara, which is now part of the Khatlon Region. His family were farmers. His father fought in World War II.
From 1971 to 1974, Rahmon served in the Soviet Union's navy. After his military service, he worked as an electrician. He later became the chairman of a large state farm in his home area of Danghara. He studied economics and graduated from the Tajik State National University in 1982.
How Rahmon Became a Leader
In 1990, Rahmon was elected as a representative to the Supreme Soviet of the Tajik SSR. The president at the time, Rahmon Nabiyev, had to step down in 1992 because of the Civil War. The Speaker of the Supreme Soviet, Akbarsho Iskandrov, took over for a short time.
In November 1992, the Supreme Soviet decided that Tajikistan would become a parliamentary republic. Rahmon was then chosen as the chairman of the Supreme Soviet. This made him the head of the country. Some people at the time thought he was a good choice because he seemed easy to work with.
Rahmon's Time as President
In 1994, Tajikistan created a new constitution that brought back the role of president. Rahmon was elected president on November 6, 1994. The civil war continued until 1997, and many people died. Rahmon survived attempts on his life and attempts to overthrow the government during this time.
After some changes to the constitution, he was re-elected in 1999 for a seven-year term. Official results showed he won with a very high percentage of votes.
Changes to Presidential Terms
In 2003, Rahmon won a public vote (referendum) that allowed him to run for president two more times after his term ended in 2006. Some people believed this change was made unfairly. He was re-elected in 2006 and again in 2013. Observers from other countries said that the 2013 election did not offer voters a real choice. In 2020, he was re-elected for a fifth term.
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In 2016, another nationwide public vote approved more changes to the country's constitution. One big change removed the limit on how many times a person could be president. This meant Rahmon could stay in power for as long as he wanted. Another change lowered the age to become president from 35 to 30. This made it possible for Rahmon's older son, Rustam Emomali, to run for president. In 2017, Rustam Emomali was made Mayor of Dushanbe, which is a very important job.
Building Projects and Migration
Since Rustam Emomali became mayor of Dushanbe, many old buildings in the city have been torn down. New tall buildings have been built, often by companies connected to Rahmon's family. Some city residents have had their homes taken for these projects.
Many citizens of Tajikistan have left the country, mostly to go to Russia. This has been happening since the country became independent from the Soviet Union. People often leave because they are looking for a better quality of life.
Rahmon's government has been described as a system where power and wealth are often given to friends and family. A diplomatic message from 2010, which was made public, said that Rahmon and his family control many of the country's main businesses. In 2018, Rahmon started a hydroelectric power station to help with energy problems.
In 2011, Tajikistan gave about 1,000 square kilometers of land to China. This was part of a deal made in 1999.
Rahmon's Role in Fighting Terrorism
In July 2021, more than 1,000 Afghan soldiers and civilians went to Tajikistan. This happened after the Taliban took control of many parts of Afghanistan. Rahmon responded by sending 20,000 reserve soldiers to the border between Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
Leader of the Nation Title
In December 2015, Tajikistan's parliament passed a law that gave Rahmon the title "Founder Of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation". This title is often shortened to "Leader of the Nation". This law also gave Rahmon special rights for life. These rights include being immune from prosecution and having the power to stop major government decisions. He can also speak to the nation and parliament whenever he thinks it's important.
Religion and Beliefs
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Rahmon is a Sunni Muslim. He often talks about his Muslim background. However, his government has also put rules in place about how people can show their Islamic faith in public. These rules include banning certain types of beards and limiting when women and children under 18 can go to mosques. There are also rules about studying in Islamic schools outside Tajikistan and publishing Islamic books.
In 2010, at a meeting of Islamic countries, Rahmon spoke against using Islam for political reasons. He said that "Terrorism, terrorists, have no nation, no country, no religion... Using the name 'Islamic terrorism' only discredits Islam."
Some Islamic political groups are banned in Tajikistan. For example, the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRP) is a banned political party and has been called a terrorist organization since 2015. In 2017, a law was passed that asked people to "stick to traditional national clothes and culture." Many people saw this as a way to stop women from wearing certain types of Islamic headscarves.
Personal Life
Family Life
Emomali Rahmon is married to Azizmo Asadullayeva. They have nine children. Two of his children, Rustam Emomali and Ozoda Rahmon, hold important positions in his government. Another daughter, Zarina Rahmon, works at a bank. Many people believe that Rustam is being prepared to take over from his father as president.
In 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Rahmon's sister passed away. It was reported that her sons had a conflict with the health minister and a doctor.
It was also recently found that one of Emomali Rahmon's grandsons bought a luxury apartment in Dubai when he was only nine years old.
Name Change
In March 2007, Rahmonov changed his last name to Rahmon. He removed the Russian-style "-ov" ending from his name. He also removed his middle name, Sharipovich. Rahmon said he did this to honor his cultural heritage. After he did this, many other government officials and civil servants in Tajikistan also changed their names in a similar way. In 2016, Tajikistan officially stopped allowing Russian-style names for newborn children.
Awards and Honours
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Emomali Rahmon has received many awards and honors from different countries. Some of these include:
Hero of Tajikistan
Order of Mubarak the Great
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (2008)
Order of the Three Stars (2009)- Order of Merit of Ukraine (2011)
Heydar Aliyev Order (2012)
Order of the President of Turkmenistan (2012)
Order of the Republic of Serbia (2013)
Order of Alexander Nevsky (2017)
Order of Parasat (2018)- Order "For Merit to the Fatherland" (2022)
- Order of the Golden Eagle (2023)
Friendship Medal (2024)
Images for kids
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Tajik president meets with Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in January 2006
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Rahman and Masoud Pezeshkian President of Iran in 2025
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Dmitry Medvedev and Emomali Rahmon watching the Final phase of Cooperation 2009 special complex rapid reaction force exercises.
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Rahmon with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, December 2012
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Rahmon, Mirziyoyev, Putin and other post-Soviet leaders at the 2023 Moscow Victory Day Parade
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See also
In Spanish: Emomali Rahmon para niños
