Vice President of Afghanistan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
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| Member of | Cabinet |
| Reports to | President |
| Seat | Kabul |
| Appointer | Direct election |
| Term length | Five years, renewable once |
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| First holder | Sayyid Abdullah |
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| Abolished | 15 August 2021 |
The Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was a very important political job in Afghanistan. This person was the second-highest leader in the country. Vice presidents were chosen at the same time as the President. Before an election, a presidential candidate would pick two people to be their vice presidents. This important role no longer exists, as the office was ended on August 15, 2021.
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Early History of the Vice President Role
The idea of a "deputy" or "vice president" in Afghanistan started a long time ago.
The First Deputy
King Amanullah Khan created the first version of this role in 1926. He called it "Yawar," which means "Deputy." Later, it was known as "First Deputy Assistant." The first person to hold this position was Mahmoud Khan Shaghasi.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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| First Deputy Assistant | Mahmoud Khan Shaghasi | June 1926 | January 1929 | King Amanullah Khan created this role when he set up a constitutional monarchy. |
The Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978)
Later, when Afghanistan became a republic, the role of Vice President was officially created.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | President | Notes |
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| Vice President | Sayyid Abdullah | 19 February 1978 | 29 April 1978 | Mohammed Daoud Khan | He was also the Minister of Finance. |
Changes in Leadership Roles
Over the years, the way Afghanistan was governed changed many times. This also changed the roles of its leaders.
The Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
Between 1978 and 1988, the second-highest leader was called the Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council. This council was a group that held power during that time. Many different people held this position.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | Chairman |
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| Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council | Babrak Karmal | 1 May 1978 | June 1978 | Nur Muhammad Taraki |
| Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council | Hafizullah Amin | March 1979 | September 1979 | Nur Muhammad Taraki |
| Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council | Sultan Ali Keshtmand | December 1979 | 1981 | Hafizullah Amin |
| Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council | Abdul Rashid Arian | 18 June 1981 | 1988 | Babrak Karmal / Mohammad Najibullah |
The Republic of Afghanistan (1978–1992)
After a new constitution was put in place, several vice presidents were chosen. The President appointed them, and the National Assembly (a type of parliament) had to approve them.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | President | Notes |
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| Vice President | Abdul Rahim Hatif | May 1988 | April 1992 | Mohammad Najibullah | He was the First Vice President from July 1991. |
| Vice President | Mohammed Rafie | May 1988 | April 1992 | Mohammad Najibullah | |
| Vice President | Abdul Wahed Sorabi | May 1988 | April 1992 | Mohammad Najibullah | He was the First Vice President from January 1991. |
The Islamic State of Afghanistan
During this period, the president also appointed vice presidents.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | President | Notes |
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| Vice President | Abdul Rasul Sayyaf | July 1992 | August 1992 | Burhanuddin Rabbani | |
| Vice President | Mawlawi Mir Hamza | August 1992 | January 1993 | Burhanuddin Rabbani | He passed away while in office. |
Modern Vice President Role
After 2001, Afghanistan began to rebuild its government.
Interim and Transitional Administrations
During the Afghan Interim Administration and the Afghan Transitional Administration, there were several "Vice Chairmen" instead of just one or two vice presidents. This was a temporary setup before a new constitution was fully decided.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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| Vice Chairman | Hedayat Amin Arsala | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | Represented the Pashtun group. |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammed Fahim | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A Tajik leader and Defense Minister. |
| Vice Chairman | Sima Samar | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A Hazara woman, representing the Rome Group. |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammad Mohaqiq | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A Hazara commander. |
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004–2021)
After 2004, the vice presidents were elected along with the president. This meant voters chose both the president and their vice presidents at the same time. There were usually a First Vice President and a Second Vice President.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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| Vice President | Hedayat Amin Arsala | 19 June 2002 | 7 December 2004 | Appointed for a temporary term. |
| Vice President | Mohammed Fahim | 19 June 2002 | 7 December 2004 | Appointed for a temporary term. |
| First Vice President | Ahmad Zia Massoud | 7 December 2004 | 19 November 2009 | Elected with President Karzai. |
| Second Vice President | Karim Khalili | 7 December 2004 | 29 September 2014 | Elected with President Karzai. |
| First Vice President | Mohammed Fahim | 19 November 2009 | 9 March 2014 | Elected with President Karzai. |
| First Vice President | Abdul Rashid Dostum | 29 September 2014 | 19 February 2020 | Elected with President Ghani. |
| Second Vice President | Sarwar Danish | 29 September 2014 | 15 August 2021 | Elected with President Ghani. |
| First Vice President | Amrullah Saleh | 19 February 2020 | 15 August 2021 | Elected with President Ghani. |
See also
In Spanish: Vicepresidente de Afganistán para niños
- List of current vice presidents
