Abbas Noyan
Hazara politician · Afghanistan · On the map · Politicians · Born 1949 · age 77
Abbas Noyan is an ethnic Hazara politician. He was Afghanistan's ambassador to Sweden from 2019 to 2024. He stepped down at the end of 2024 at the request of the Swedish government.
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Previously he served as a Member of Parliament to Wolesi Jirga, the lower house, representing the people of Kabul province from 2005 to 2010. In 2005, he ranked seventh among candidates from Kabul province, quickly rising to one of the most prominent and active representatives at the Wolesi Jirga. During his tenure, he advocated for women's rights, education for all, a responsive and accountable government, and a strong rule of law. Noyan has worked across ethnic and sectarian divides in representing his constituents, and sought to bridge those divides by establishing a multi-ethnic political party.
