Amir Muhammad Akhundzada
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Amir Muhammad Akhundzada is the former Deputy Governor of Helmand Province, in Afghanistan.[1]
The The Times of London reported that the British government requested Mohammad Daoud should replace Amir Muhammad Akhundzada's brother Sher Mohammed Akhundzada as Helmand's Governor before they sent 4,000 troops to Helmand.[1] The British requested Daoud's replacement because he has a reputation for corruption, ties to the Opium industry, and ties to the Taliban.[2] Some sources state that as much as 20% of the world's illicit opium comes from Helmand.
The Times described the Hamid Karzai Presidency's appointment of Amir as Deputy Governor as one indication that they were trying to undermine Daoud's efforts to suppress the Opium Trade.[1] Both Daoud and Amir were replaced on December 10, 2006.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Christina Lamb, Michael Smith. "Sacked Afghan leader blames opium mafia", Times Online, December 10, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-7-4.
- ^ Ron Synovitz. "Plan To Recruit Militia As Police Sparks Concern", Radio Free Europe, Friday, June 16, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-7-4.
