![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Mazari.jpg/640px-Mazari.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Abdul Ali Mazari
Ethnic Hazara Afghan politician (1946–1995) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abdul Ali Mazari (Dari: عبدالعلی مزاری; 5 June 1946 – 13 March 1995) was an Afghan Hazara politician and leader of the Hezbe Wahdat during and following the Soviet–Afghan War, who advocated for a federal system of governance in Afghanistan.[1][2][3] He believed that this would end political and ethnic division in Afghanistan by guaranteeing rights to every ethnic group.[4] He was allegedly captured and murdered by the Taliban during negotiations in 1995.
Quick Facts ShahidUstad, Leader of Hezbe Wahdat ...
Abdul Ali Mazari | |
---|---|
عبدالعلی مزاری | |
![]() | |
Leader of Hezbe Wahdat | |
In office 1989 – 13 March 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 5 June 1946 Charkent, Balkh province, Kingdom of Afghanistan |
Died | 13 March 1995(1995-03-13) (aged 48) Ghazni, Islamic State of Afghanistan |
Political party | Hezbe Wahdat |
Occupation | Politican and rebel leader |
Awards | Mim Hea Mim peace award |
Nickname | Baba Mazari (بابه مزاری) |
Close
In 2016, he was posthumously given the title "Martyr for National Unity of Afghanistan" and had a statue erected in his honor by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.[5][6] Shortly after reclaiming power, the Taliban demolished the statue.[7]