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 | |||
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The Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was a very important job. It was the second highest political position in the country. People running for president would choose two people to be their vice presidents. Then, voters would choose the president and their vice presidents together.
Even though Mohammad Daoud Khan started the first Republic in Afghanistan, the idea of a Vice President began earlier. King Amanullah Khan created this role in 1926. He called it "Yawar" at first, which later became "Deputy" or "Vice President." The first person to hold this job 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 position in 1926. |
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The Vice President in Afghanistan's History
The role of Vice President in Afghanistan changed many times. It depended on the type of government in power. Let's look at how this important job developed over the years.
Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978)
During this time, Afghanistan was a republic. The Vice President helped the President lead the country.
| 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 also served as the finance minister. |
Democratic Republic of Afghanistan
In this period, the second-highest leader was called the Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council. This was from April 1978 to April 1988.
| 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 | Nur Ahmad Nur | 18 June 1981 | 1983 | Babrak Karmal |
| Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Council | Abdul Rashid Arian | 18 June 1981 | 1988 | Babrak Karmal / Mohammad Najibullah |
Republic of Afghanistan (1978–1992)
After a new constitution and elections, Vice Presidents were appointed again. The President chose four Vice Presidents, and the National Assembly approved them.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | President | Notes |
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| Vice President | Abdul Rahim Hatif | May 1988 | April 1992 | Mohammad Najibullah | 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 | First Vice President from January 1991. |
| Vice President | Sultan Ali Keshtmand | May 1990 | April 1991 | Mohammad Najibullah | First Vice President from May 1990. |
Islamic State of Afghanistan
During this time, the President also appointed the 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. |
| Vice President | Mohammad Nabi Mohammadi | January 1993 | 1996 | Burhanuddin Rabbani |
Afghan Interim and Transitional Administrations
During the Afghan Interim Administration and the Afghan Transitional Administration, there were several Vice Chairmen. This was before a new Constitution was put in place.
| Title | Name | Took office | Left office | Notes |
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| Vice Chairman | Hedayat Amin Arsala | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | Represented the Rome Group. |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammed Fahim | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | Was also the Defense Minister. |
| Vice Chairman | Sima Samar | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A female representative of the Rome Group. |
| Vice Chairman | Mohammad Mohaqiq | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A commander in the United Front. |
| Vice Chairman | Ahmed Shakar Karkar | 22 December 2001 | 19 June 2002 | A leader in the United Islamic Front. |
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (After 2004)
After 2004, Vice Presidents were elected along with the President. This meant voters chose them together.
| 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. |
| Vice President | Karim Khalili | 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
