Hamid Karzai

Afghan Leader

In 2001, following the September 11 terrorist attack, Karzai worked with the United States to overthrow the Taliban in Afghanistan and muster support for a new government. In December, 2001 exiled Afghan political leaders--many with no followers inside Afghanistan--gathered in Bonn, Germany to agree new leadership structures. Under the December 5th Bonn Agreement they formed an interim Transitional Administration and named Karzai Chairman of a 29-member governing committee. He was sworn-in as leader on December 22.

Related Topics:
2001 - September 11 terrorist attack - United States - December - Bonn - Germany - December 5th Bonn Agreement - December 22

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The Loya Jirga of June 19, 2002 appointed Karzai Interim holder of the new position as President of the Afghan Transitional Administration and he was appointed shortly afterwards.

Related Topics:
Loya Jirga - June 19 - 2002 - Afghan Transitional Administration

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Karzai's actual authority and popular support outside the capital city of Kabul was said to be so limited that he was often derided as the "Mayor of Kabul."

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