Sirajuddin Haqqani

ModernGeneralAfghanistan1973 — ?

Haqqani network leader and Taliban interior minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1973

Country

Afghanistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score52.7

Sirajuddin Haqqani — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Led Haqqani Network Attacks on US ForcesWar◆ Major

Sirajuddin Haqqani led the Haqqani network in numerous attacks against US and coalition forces in Afghanistan, including the 2008 attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul and the 2011 assault on the US Embassy. These attacks made the network a primary target.

AfghanistanWarHaqqani Network

Impact: regional

Designated as a Global Terrorist by the USPolitical Action◆ Major

Sirajuddin Haqqani was designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the US Department of State in 2008. This designation imposed sanctions and targeted his network's financial and operational capabilities.

AfghanistanTerrorismSanctions

Impact: global

2010 AD

Assumed Leadership of the Haqqani NetworkPolitical Action◆ Major

Sirajuddin Haqqani assumed leadership of the Haqqani network after the death of his father, Jalaluddin Haqqani. He expanded the network's operations, making it one of the most effective insurgent groups in Afghanistan.

AfghanistanHaqqani NetworkLeadership

Impact: regional

2021 AD

Appointed Interior Minister of AfghanistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Sirajuddin Haqqani was appointed Interior Minister of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan in September 2021. He assumed control of internal security and law enforcement, leveraging his leadership of the Haqqani network.

AfghanistanTalibanGovernment

Impact: national