Mohammad Nasim Faqiri

Who is Mohammad Nasim Faqiri?

Mohammad Nasim Faqiri is an Afghan politician and diplomat. He has served as a longtime spokesman for Jamiat-e Islami in Afghanistan, and was appointed Secretary General of the organization.

In May 2005, prior to Afghanistan`s first post-Taliban elections for its national legislature, the Wolesi Jirga and Provincial Councils, the Pak Tribune, quoted Faqiri discussing his party forming alliances with other parties with a mujahedin background, including the Daawat-i-Islami. In August 2005, the Pak Tribune quoted Faqiri responding to allegations that some members of his party had committed war crimes.

He has also worked as a diplomat in Australia.

In June 2010, a special Loya Jirga to seek the opinions of Afghanistan`s elders was convened on the best way to bring peace. Faqiri was one of representatives from Lagham Province. He spoke in favor of a reconciliation with the Taliban.