Sibghatullah Mojaddedi

Birthday: April 21, 1925
Died: February 11, 2019
Age: 93
Net Worth: $1M

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About

Sibghatullah Mojaddedi (1925-2019) was an Afghan politician and religious leader who played a pivotal role in Afghanistan's modern history. He was the first leader to call for armed resistance against the Soviet-backed regime in 1979 and founded the Afghan National Liberation Front. Following the fall of Mohammad Najibullah's government in 1992, he served as Acting President of Afghanistan. Mojaddedi later chaired the loya jirga that approved Afghanistan's new constitution in 2003 and held positions in the National Assembly and High Peace Council.

Career Timeline

1979D$0.01M

Calls for Armed Resistance

Mojaddedi calls for resistance against the Soviet-backed regime.

1992C▲$0.2M+$0.19M

Acting President of Afghanistan

Mojaddedi briefly serves as acting president.

2003C$0.4M+$0.2M

Chairs Loya Jirga

Mojaddedi chairs the loya jirga that approves the new constitution.

2019D▼$1M+$0.6M

Death in Kabul

Mojaddedi dies in Kabul, leaving behind a complex legacy.

2026D$1M

Legacy of Afghan Leadership

Mojaddedi is remembered for his role in the Afghan resistance and early post-Soviet government, though he remains a less prominent figure in modern Afghanistan.