Afghan Biographies

Delawar, Najibullah Haji


Name Delawar, Najibullah Haji
Ethnic backgr. Pashtun
Date of birth
Function/Grade Ex Adviser to Chairman of Meshrano Jirga
History and Biodata

2. Previous Function:
Adviser to Chairman of Meshrano Jirga

3. Biodata:
Haji Najibullah Delawar, was arrested on charges of supporting terrorist groups in Kabul. Police forces have also confiscated some fake documents, fake vehicle registration plates, illegal weapons, 700 thousand Pakistani ruppees, an armored Landcruiser and a Hilux vehicle. He was arrested as he was attempting to transport terrorists in his vehicle.Haji Delawar was an adviser to the chairman of the Meshrano Jirga. (20190524)

Reacting to the arrest of his former adviser, the Senate Speaker Fazel Hadi Muslimyar on Sunday said that the criminal offense is a personal responsibility and the case of his former adviser has no effect on the Upper House of Parliament. (20190526)

Legal experts criticized the Ministry of Interior for not finalizing the case. They argue that the ministry has no legal authority to delay such cases or keep suspects under detention for more than 72 hours. President runner and chief executive of the unity government Abdullah Abdullah raised serious questions regarding the release of the former CEO of Kabul Bank Khalilullah Ferozi and former Senate adviser Haji Delawar. Delawar was released on bail last week after spending 74 days in prison. (20190821)

Last Modified 2019-08-21
Established 2019-08-21