Waheedullah Sabawoon

Wahidullah Sabawoon is a citizen of Afghanistan who has held a variety of political and military offices. He was one of the first and powerful commanders in resistance against Soviet occupation during 1979-1989. He has political, religious and cultural personality. According to the Asia Times he served as a leader under Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, the founder and leader of the Hezbi Islami Gulbuddin.

On August 2, 2010, Mr Sabawoon was seriously wounded in an explosion targeting his motorcade in front of the Mian Omar High School in Jalalabad. He and five others were airlifted by a helicopter to hospital in Kabul for medical treatment. Later, he travelled to Turkey where he spent 55 days for further treatment. He said he had suffered deep wounds and was still unable to move without support (2010-10-07). The Taliban were taking responsibility for the attack.

In 2014 presidential election he made a huge campaign for presidential candidate Ashraf Ghani, who later became president of Afghanistan, and Mr Sabawoon became his presidential advisor.

Mr Sabawoon is also author of a series of books written in pashto and dari: Afghanistan and democracy National unity and leadership Parties tools for good politics Human rights Parties foundation of states A journey full of hardships and pride