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Haji Mohammad Chamkani
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| In office 24 November, 1986 – 30 September, 1987 |
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| Prime Minister | Sultan Ali Keshtmand |
| Preceded by | Babrak Karmal |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Najibullah |
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| Born | 1947 |
| Political party | Independent |
Haji Mohammad Chamkani (Pashto: حاجي محمد خان څمکنی) is a politician from Afghanistan who held the post of interim President of Afghanistan during the period of the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. Previously, he served as Vice-President under Babrak Karmal's Government.[1] [2]
He reached the position after the resignation of Babrak Karmal.[1] A non-party member, a tribal leader with power and connections in key areas of provinces bordering Pakistan, his influence extended inside Pakistan as well. However, Mohammed Najibullah was in charge of the country, due to his powerful positions of Director of the KHAD and General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan. It was during his term in office that the USSR indicated willingness to negotiate and remove some troops from Afghanistan. His term was also marked by the creation of a new Constitution.
References
- ^ a b "Afghan Tribal Leader Named Acting President." (24 November 1986). The New York Times. Section A.
- ^ Ed 2002 43rd, Taylor & Francis Group. "The Europa World Year Book 2003". Google Books. http://books.google.com/books?id=XLvU9lroRuUC&pg=PA399&dq=Deputy+Prime+Minister+of+Afghanistan+in+1980&hl=no. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
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Vice President of Afghanistan Unknown - 1986 |
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Vice President of Afghanistan 1987 - 1990 |
Succeeded by Sultan Ali Keshtmand |
| Preceded by Babrak Karmal |
President of Afghanistan 1986 – 1987 |
Succeeded by Mohammad Najibullah |
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