Burhanuddin Rabbani: As proposed by the peace plan,
Rabbani is a Mujaheddin rebel leader, succeeds to the presidency for
a provisional term of four months. Term extended to December 15 1992.
Reelected for 18 months in December 1992 as the first President of
the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Term extended in June 28 1994
for six more months.
July 6 1992 - Jan 1 1993
Abdul Sabur Farid: Is appointed Prime Minister by the new
president.
Jan 1 1993 - March 8 1993
Prime Minister’s post vacant.
March 8 1993 - June 28 1994
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar: Is appointed PM. Formally sworn in June
18 1993.
1994
Formation of the Taliban: The Taliban movement was formed
in Kandahar in 1994 by Islamic students who take a radical, fundamendalist
approach to interpreting Islam. From 1994-1996, they consolidate their
power in the south and move northwards.
1994
Dostum and Hekmatyar Join Forces for Assault on Kabul: Due
to continued in-fighting, Hematyar resigns from the Government and
joins forces with the Uzbekh General Abdul Rashid Dostum and launches
a major assault on Kabul resulting in the mass destruction of the
city.
Nov 1994 - 1995
Arsala Rahmani: Acting Prine Minister.
1995 - June 26 1996
Ahmad Shah Ahmadzi: Acting Prime Minister.
June 26 1996 - Sep 27 1996
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar: Threatened by the growing power of the
Taliban, Rabbani sets aside his differences with Hekmatyar who is
again appointed Prime Minister.
Sep 27 1996
Taliban Capture Kabul: Afghan President Burhan-ul Din Rabbani,
his Chief Military Ahmad Shah Massoud and the Prime Minister Gulbuddin
Hekmatyar flee Kabul as Taliban Militia advance.
