Daud Muzamil

Mullah Muhammad Daud Muzamil (Pashto: ملا محمد داود مزمل; died 9 March 2023) was a politician in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan who served as Governor of Balkh province.[2] Prior to that, he served as Governor of Nangarhar province.[3] He was a member of the Taliban.[4][5]

Mullah Muhammad Daud Muzamil
Pashto: ملا محمد داود مزمل
Governor of Balkh Province
In office
late 2022 – 9 March 2023
Prime MinisterHassan Akhund
EmirHibatullah Akhundzada
Preceded byQudratullah Abu Hamza
Succeeded byMuhammad Yousuf Wafa[1] (Acting)
Governor of Nangarhar Province
In office
21 September 2021 – late 2022
Prime MinisterHassan Akhund
EmirHibatullah Akhundzada
Preceded byNeda Mohammad
Succeeded by[data unknown/missing]
Personal details
Died(2023-03-09)9 March 2023
Balkh Province
NationalityAfghanistan
ProfessionPolitician

Death

Muzamil was killed in a suicide attack that took place during a meeting inside the Balkh provincial office.[6][7] Two civilians were also killed during the attack and four others injured.[8] The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.[9]

References
  1. "Blast at Afghanistan journalist event kills at least one, injures eight". reuters.com. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  2. "Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province killed in blast at his office". BBC News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  3. "ننګرهار: له هېچا غچ نه اخلو، بلکې له ټولو سره د ورورولۍ چلند کوو". 13 October 2021.
  4. "Mullah Muzamil appointed as new governor of Nangarhar".
  5. "Taliban appoint new leaders of two provinces in Eastern Afghanistan after deadly attacks". 21 September 2021.
  6. "IEA confirms Balkh governor killed in blast". Ariana News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  7. "Balkh governor killed in explosion, police say". Pajhwok Afghan News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  8. "Balkh Governor Killed in Blast". TOLOnews. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. "Taliban governor of Afghanistan's Balkh province killed in blast at his office". Alarabiya News. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
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