Hassamuddin Marzi

= The Late Major General Hassamuddin Marzi =
===Former First Deputy of the General Directorate of National Security===
====Born: 19/02/1333 (Hijri Calendar) - May 10, 1954====
=====Died: 02/04/1403 (Hijri Calendar) - June 22, 2024=====
===Contents:===
# Biography
# Education
# Military Service (1981-1984)
# Jihad Period (1985-1992)
# Period of the Islamic Government of Afghanistan (1992-1996)
# First Resistance Period (1996-2001)
# Transitional Government and the Decade of Democracy (2001-2022)
# International Travels
# Strategic Views
# Achievements/Honors
# Death
# Sources
===Biography:===
The late Major General Hassamuddin "Marzi," son of Alhaj Imamuddin, was born on the 19th of Sawr 1333 (May 10, 1954), in an intellectual family in Kabul, Afghanistan. At the age of seven, he was enrolled at Najat High School, which later became known as Amaniya High School, and graduated in 1973 with high honors.
As a youth, the late general was known for his patience, intelligence, potential, and humility. He spent most of his time reading and engaging in sports.
===Education:===
After completing his high school education, the late general pursued his passion for serving his country by joining the military. Due to his excellent conduct and dedication, he was sent by the government to the Soviet Union to complete his higher military education. He obtained a master’s degree and later served in the Ministry of Defense.
Additionally, within Afghanistan, he attended short- and long-term courses in management, intelligence, and high-level leadership under the Ministry of National Defense. Due to his love for studying, he gained significant knowledge in politics, security, and international relations.
===Military Service:===
After completing his education, due to his skills and moral character, he was assigned to various positions between 1980 and 1984 to handle security crises:
* In 1980, he was appointed as the Political Officer of the Reconnaissance Unit of the Third Army Corps in Paktia Province.
* In 1982, he served as the aide to the Commander of the Third Army Corps.
* In 1984, he became the head of the Fourth Division and later served as the acting commander of the 206th Unit within the Department of Reconnaissance and Intelligence at the Ministry of Defense.
===Jihad Period:===
The late general, while serving the then-government, joined the Jihad movement under the banner of Islam to fight for the country's freedom. He collaborated with Commander Ahmad Shah Massoud and other comrades. Unfortunately, in 1985, he was arrested by the then-regime. He spent five years in prison, and it was only through the efforts of Commander Massoud that he was exchanged with high-ranking Russian prisoners held by the Mujahideen. After his release, he continued to fight alongside Commander Massoud until the victory of the Mujahideen.
===Period of the Islamic Government of Afghanistan:===
After the victory of the Mujahideen, the late general was appointed as the first deputy of the Directorate of Intelligence, and later as the Director of the Military Intelligence Directorate under the Ministry of National Security. In 1994, due to governmental restructuring, the Military Intelligence Directorate came under the Ministry of Defense, and the late general continued serving as its head, a position equivalent to the Deputy Minister of Defense. He also briefly served as the Acting Minister of Defense during that time.
===First Resistance Period:===
After the fall of the Islamic Government, during the First Resistance against the Taliban (1996-2001), the late general continued serving as the head of the Military Intelligence Directorate. His intelligence expertise helped the Islamic Government make critical decisions during this turbulent period.
===Transitional Government and the Decade of Democracy:===
His extensive experience in serving both the Democratic and Mujahideen governments, and his endurance during the Jihad and Resistance periods, gave the late general deep insight into political and security realities. His knowledge became crucial after the establishment of the Transitional Government. He held the following positions:
* Five years as the Director of Reconnaissance and Intelligence at the Ministry of National Defense.
* From 2009 to 2014, he served as the First Deputy Director of the General Directorate of National Security.
* From 2013 to 2014, he briefly acted as the Director-General of the National Security Directorate.
===International Travels:===
In the course of his national duty, the late general traveled officially to several countries, including Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. His work during these visits was aimed at advancing Afghanistan’s strategic security and political goals.
===Strategic Views:===
Throughout his political and security missions, the late general, understanding Afghanistan's political history, constantly sought peace for the country. He believed that peace could only be achieved through dialogue with neighboring countries, leading to security, justice, and equal rights for all citizens.
===Achievements/Honors:===
In addition to his involvement in Afghanistan's Jihad and resistance movements, the late general achieved several notable accomplishments during his five-year tenure at the National Security Directorate after the establishment of the Transitional Government:
* He founded the first Human Rights and Gender Management Unit within the National Security Directorate. His human-centric approach ensured the protection of prisoners' dignity and equal rights for both male and female employees within the organization.
* He actively participated in the transfer of power from NATO/Coalition forces to Afghanistan’s national security forces.
* He sought the cooperation of neighboring, regional, and international countries to enhance the professional capacity of Afghanistan’s national security personnel. As a result, many National Security officers were sent abroad to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
* He fostered relationships with neighboring countries, believing that peace in Afghanistan could not be achieved without regional cooperation.
===Death:===
Sadly, after a prolonged illness, the late general passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 4:15 PM in Turkey, at the age of 70. His death is considered an immense and irreplaceable loss for Afghanistan’s academic, security, and political community, as well as for his family.
May his soul rest in peace, and may he be granted Jannat al-Firdous.
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