Mirwais Sadiq

Mirwais Sadiq (1973 – March 21, 2004) was the Civil Aviation Minister of Afghanistan and the son of Ismail Khan,[1][2] who at the time was serving as the governor of Herat Province.[3]

Sadiq died in the city of Herat during a shootout between the forces of Zahir Nayebzada, a senior military commander in the Afghan Interim Administration, and Ismail Khan.[3] Nayebzada claimed responsibility for the death,[1] but insisted that Sadiq was killed in self-defense.[4][5] Others accused Sadiq of "leading an attack on government forces when he was killed."[6] Between 50 and 100 people were said to have died in the fighting.[3] Nayebzada had escaped to Badghis Province.[7]

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References

  1. ^ a b "Afghan troops deployed as clashes kill up to 100". NBC News. March 21, 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  2. ^ "Afghan warlord hails 'martyr' son". BBC News. 23 March 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  3. ^ a b c "Afghan Assassination Sparks Clash". CBS News. March 22, 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  4. ^ "Afghan minister killed in Herat". BBC News. 21 March 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  5. ^ "Afghan minister killed in Herat shootout". Al Jazeera. 21 March 2004. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  6. ^ "Afghan government minister killed in Herat". CNN. March 21, 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
  7. ^ "Afghanistan: Government Tries To End Battling Between Warlords In West". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. August 16, 2004. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
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