Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum Visits Mohammad Mohaqiq in Ankara Hospital

Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, a prominent Afghan political and military figure, traveled to a medical facility in Ankara, Turkey, to check on the health of Mohammad Mohaqiq, his political counterpart and leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan. Reports indicate that Mohaqiq’s condition is stable following a recent surgical procedure.

The meeting between the two leaders highlights ongoing political engagements among Afghan figures abroad. Dostum’s visit signals solidarity amid Afghanistan’s complex political landscape, where former leaders continue to play roles despite being outside the country.

• Mohammad Mohaqiq, a key Hazara political leader, has been active in Afghan politics for decades.
• Abdul Rashid Dostum, a former vice president and influential Uzbek leader, has been residing in Turkey since the Taliban takeover in 2021.
• Both leaders have historically represented Afghanistan’s ethnic minority groups in political and military struggles.