Ahmad Zia Massoud

Ahmad Zia Massoud is an Afghan politician and military leader known for his role in the fight against the Taliban and his involvement in Afghan politics following the collapse of the Taliban regime. He is the brother of the famous resistance leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, who was assassinated in 2001. Zia has served in various governmental positions, including as deputy defense minister, and has been an advocate for democracy and human rights in Afghanistan. His family is associated with the Northern Alliance, a coalition that opposed Taliban rule, and he continues to influence Afghan political discourse today.