Afghan Biographies

Sona, Mrs. Nilofar Neelofar


Name Sona, Mrs. Nilofar Neelofar
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth 1978
Function/Grade Ex MNA MP
History and Biodata

2. Previuos Functions:
Wolesi Jirga Member 2005 MNA Uruzgan Oruzgan MP

3. Biodata
soona_nilofarMrs. Sona Nilofar Soona Neelofar, daughter of Mrs. Malika Barakzai, was born 1978 in Shah Mansoor village, close to Tarinkot, Uruzgan Province  (other source mentioned year of birth is 1989). She is a Pashtun and hails from Barakzai Tribe.

One source said, that she might have been close to former Governor Sher Mohammad Akhundzada.(20091125). Another relibale source claimed that this is bullshit.(20120713)

Sona was an independent Wolesi Jirga member. She was a member of the Health, Sports and Youth Affairs Committee of Wolesi Jirga 2005.

She has been absent from Parliament in Oktober and November 2009 without permission. She immigrated to Australia in 2009 and obtained Australian Citizenship. Currently (2012) she is studying at a Australian University.

A member of the Wolesi Jirga Committee on Immunity and Privileges, meanwhile, disclosed the parliamentarian had been granted immigration by the Australian government. The second deputy speaker of the Wolesi Jirga, or lower house of parliament, Amanullah Paiman said 20101011, Sona Nilofar from Uruzgan province, obtained Australian citizenship, while Malalay Joya from Farah and Fahima Ahmadzai, representing Kuchi tribe received Canadian citizenships and Parveen Mohmand, another lawmaker of Kuchi tribe, German citizenship.

Nilofar Sona is married and has one son and two daughters.

She speaks Pashtu and English.

Last Modified 2012-07-14
Established 2009-11-25