President of Tajikistan (1992-present) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emomali Rahmon (Tajik: Эмомалӣ Раҳмон, Emomalî Rahmon/Emomalī Rahmon; born 5 October 1952) is a Tajikistani politician. He has served as President of Tajikistan (or its equivalent post) since 1992.[1] His rule is commonly regarded as a dictatorship.[2][3]
Emomali Rahmon Эмомалӣ Раҳмон | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Rahmon in 2017 | |
| 3rd President of Tajikistan | |
| Assumed office 16 November 1994 Acting: 19 November 1992 – 16 November 1994 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdumalik Abdullajanov Abdujalil Samadov Jamshed Karimov Yahyo Azimov Oqil Oqilov Kokhir Rasulzoda |
| Preceded by | Rahmon Nabiyev |
| Leader of the People's Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office 10 December 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emomali Sharipovich Rahmonov 5 October 1952 Kulob, Tajik SSR, Soviet Union |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party (1994–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Azizmo Asadullayeva |
| Children | 7 daughters 2 sons |
| Alma mater | Tajik State National University |
During the early years of his presidency, Rahmon faced a civil war in which up to 100,000 people died. In 2013, he was elected to a fourth term in office.
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