Ashraf Ghani
President of Afghanistan from 2014 to 2021
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| August 2022 | SIGAR released a report regarding Ghani's flight from Kabul, which did not support claims made by the Russian embassy about him fleeing with large sums of cash. |
| August 2022 | SIGAR released a report regarding Ghani's flight from Kabul, which did not support claims made by the Russian embassy about him fleeing with large sums of cash. |
| May 2022 | The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released a report characterizing Ghani as a 'paranoid president' and noted the negative impact of his dismissals of top military generals on morale. |
| May 2022 | The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released a report characterizing Ghani as a 'paranoid president' and noted the negative impact of his dismissals of top military generals on morale. |
| February 15 2022 | The United Nations removed Ashraf Ghani's name from its list of heads of state. |
| February 15 2022 | The United Nations removed Ashraf Ghani's name from its list of heads of state. |
| September 8 2021 | Ghani released a video apologizing to the Afghan people, emphasizing that he left to prevent bloody street fighting and denying any theft of money. |
| September 8 2021 | Ghani released a video apologizing to the Afghan people, emphasizing that he left to prevent bloody street fighting and denying any theft of money. |
| August 18 2021 | The United Arab Emirates acknowledged that Ghani and his family were in the country on humanitarian grounds, granting them stay. |
| August 18 2021 | In a taped address from the UAE, Ghani stated he fled to avoid being hanged and vowed to eventually return to Afghanistan. |
| August 18 2021 | In a taped address from the UAE, Ghani stated he fled to avoid being hanged and vowed to eventually return to Afghanistan. |
| August 18 2021 | The United Arab Emirates acknowledged that Ghani and his family were in the country on humanitarian grounds, granting them stay. |
| August 15 2021 | Ghani's term ended abruptly as the Taliban took over Kabul; he fled Afghanistan and took refuge in the United Arab Emirates. |
| August 15 2021 | Ghani's term ended abruptly as the Taliban took over Kabul; he fled Afghanistan and took refuge in the United Arab Emirates. |
| August 11 2021 | On August 11, 2021, Ashraf Ghani appealed to local warlords and private militias to fight against the Taliban and urged for a popular uprising against them. |
| August 11 2021 | On August 11, 2021, Ashraf Ghani appealed to local warlords and private militias to fight against the Taliban and urged for a popular uprising against them. |
| August 2 2021 | On August 2, 2021, Ashraf Ghani blamed the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan for the Taliban's advance and criticized the group for not having cut ties with terrorist organizations. |
| August 2 2021 | On August 2, 2021, Ashraf Ghani blamed the sudden withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan for the Taliban's advance and criticized the group for not having cut ties with terrorist organizations. |
| July 2021 | During a conference in Tashkent, Ghani accused Pakistan of promoting violence in Afghanistan through the Taliban, escalating tensions between the two nations as the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated. |
| July 2021 | During a conference in Tashkent, Ghani accused Pakistan of promoting violence in Afghanistan through the Taliban, escalating tensions between the two nations as the situation in Afghanistan deteriorated. |
| March 2021 | In March 2021, Ashraf Ghani expressed his intentions to convince the Taliban to hold fresh elections and to form a new government through a democratic process in an effort to advance peace talks. |
| March 2021 | In March 2021, Ashraf Ghani expressed his intentions to convince the Taliban to hold fresh elections and to form a new government through a democratic process in an effort to advance peace talks. |
| 2020 | The railway line from Khaf, Iran to Herat, Afghanistan was completed, enhancing trade connectivity. |
| 2020 | The railway line from Khaf, Iran to Herat, Afghanistan was completed, enhancing trade connectivity. |
| September 2020 | Ashraf Ghani signed a law requiring mothers' names to be added to children's ID cards, which was recognized as a significant advancement for women's rights activists in Afghanistan. |
| September 2020 | Ashraf Ghani signed a law requiring mothers' names to be added to children's ID cards, which was recognized as a significant advancement for women's rights activists in Afghanistan. |
| March 9 2020 | Ghani was sworn in for his second term as president of Afghanistan. |
| March 9 2020 | Ghani was sworn in for his second term as president of Afghanistan. |
| February 18 2020 | Ghani was re-elected after a delayed result from the 2019 presidential elections. |
| February 18 2020 | Ghani was re-elected after a delayed result from the 2019 presidential elections. |
| February 2 2020 | Ashraf Ghani delivered a speech to Afghan students on History, Culture, and National Identity, during which he made controversial remarks about Timur and Muhammad of Ghor. His comments, particularly regarding the destruction of Afghanistan's irrigation systems, angered the Uzbek population and led to protests demanding an apology. |
| February 2 2020 | Ashraf Ghani delivered a speech to Afghan students on History, Culture, and National Identity, during which he made controversial remarks about Timur and Muhammad of Ghor. His comments, particularly regarding the destruction of Afghanistan's irrigation systems, angered the Uzbek population and led to protests demanding an apology. |
| 2019 | The TAPI gas pipeline, a significant regional project initiated during Ashraf Ghani's presidency, was expected to be completed. |
| 2019 | At age 70, Ashraf Ghani became the oldest incumbent president of Afghanistan during his re-election, surpassing Mohammed Daoud Khan's record. |
| 2019 | The TAPI gas pipeline, a significant regional project initiated during Ashraf Ghani's presidency, was expected to be completed. |
| 2019 | At age 70, Ashraf Ghani became the oldest incumbent president of Afghanistan during his re-election, surpassing Mohammed Daoud Khan's record. |
| September 2019 | An explosion near an election rally attended by President Ashraf Ghani killed 24 people and injured 31 others; however, Ghani was unharmed in the incident. |
| September 2019 | An explosion near an election rally attended by President Ashraf Ghani killed 24 people and injured 31 others; however, Ghani was unharmed in the incident. |
| 2018 | Plans for a railway line from Khaf, Iran to Herat, Afghanistan were set in motion under the presidency of Ashraf Ghani, leading to its completion in 2020. |
| 2018 | The CASA-1000 hydroelectricity transmission project from Central Asia was initiated, showcasing regional energy collaboration during Ghani's administration. |
| 2018 | The CASA-1000 hydroelectricity transmission project from Central Asia was initiated, showcasing regional energy collaboration during Ghani's administration. |
| 2018 | Plans for a railway line from Khaf, Iran to Herat, Afghanistan were set in motion under the presidency of Ashraf Ghani, leading to its completion in 2020. |
| January 2018 | During the inauguration of the Khan Steel iron smelting plant in Kabul, Ashraf Ghani announced his goal for Afghanistan to become a steel exporter. |
| January 2018 | Following two deadly Taliban/Haqqani attacks in Kabul, Ghani labeled Pakistan as the 'center of the Taliban', highlighting his growing frustrations regarding Pakistan's involvement in Afghanistan's security issues. |
| January 2018 | Following two deadly Taliban/Haqqani attacks in Kabul, Ghani labeled Pakistan as the 'center of the Taliban', highlighting his growing frustrations regarding Pakistan's involvement in Afghanistan's security issues. |
| January 2018 | During the inauguration of the Khan Steel iron smelting plant in Kabul, Ashraf Ghani announced his goal for Afghanistan to become a steel exporter. |
| 2017 | Ashraf Ghani signed the agreement for the 'Lapis Lazuli' transport corridor, which aimed to link Afghanistan to the Caucasus and the Black Sea, following the extension of a railway line from Turkmenistan to Aqina in Afghanistan. |
| 2017 | Ashraf Ghani signed the agreement for the 'Lapis Lazuli' transport corridor, which aimed to link Afghanistan to the Caucasus and the Black Sea, following the extension of a railway line from Turkmenistan to Aqina in Afghanistan. |
| 2015 | A survey conducted by TOLO News revealed that only 27.5% of respondents were satisfied with Ashraf Ghani's leadership, indicating a significant drop in his popularity. |
| 2015 | A survey conducted by TOLO News revealed that only 27.5% of respondents were satisfied with Ashraf Ghani's leadership, indicating a significant drop in his popularity. |
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