Talk:Atta Muhammad Nur

Mohammed or Mohammad?

Which is the correct spelling of his last name? -- Behnam 10:38, 11 November 2007 (UTC)

Mohammad is the correct spelling. When you search "Ustad Atta Mohammad Noor", it will give you "Did you mean: Ata Mohammad Noor". Usually, only Indians and Pakistanis use and "e" instead of an "a". (Ketabtoon (talk) 20:32, 26 July 2009 (UTC))

Some links with additional info

• http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?a=bgjeei&c=difaa
• http://seattlepi.com/local/332029_afghan18.html?source=rss
• http://the-rumi.blogspot.com/2007/08/governor-of-balkh-province-accused-hezb_01.html
• http://www.blogger.com/feeds/37457537/posts/default/1981026052939250889

Deletion of material with reliable sources

On 12 November 2007 Beh-nam deleted the following material that was sourced with reliable sources the BBC and the Washington Post. --Bejnar 00:51, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

During the early 2000s he was an anti-Taliban militia leader in the Balkh area. Constable, Pamela (2006) "Top Prosecutor Targets Afghanistan's Once-Untouchable Bosses" Washington Post 23 November 2006, p. A-22

In 2006 he was investigated for corruption by the new Attorney General, Abdul Jabbar Sabit. Mohammed denied the charges and "accused Sabit of waging a political and personal vendetta".Constable, Pamela (2006) "Top Prosecutor Targets Afghanistan's Once-Untouchable Bosses" Washington Post 23 November 2006, p. A-22

Balkh and Mazar are important source areas for Afghanistan's poppies, and commentators have remarked that a major motivation for this [Atta Mohammed vs. Abdul Rashid Dostum] infighting is control of the poppy trade. North, Andrew (2004) "Following the Afghan Drugs Trail," BBC News, June 4, 2004; and an untitled report in Eqtedar-e Melli, a weekly newspaper, July 15, 2004, translated from Dari into English and reprinted in the Moby Capital Updates daily email news service, July 15, 2004.

Abdul Jabar Sabet has a personal agenda based on ethnicity and what he thinks or says does not need to be mentioned in a biography article. I didn't remove the first part. And the rivalry with Dostum you can put back but it's silly to suggest the rivalry is over opium since there is no opium in Balkh. -- Behnam 00:57, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

The rivalry between Atta and Dostum is obviously just over control of Balkh, one of the most important provinces in Afghanistan. Also its obviously an ethnic rivalry, Balkh has been historically Tajik until Uzbek invasions, so its a an ethnic rivalry really. -- Behnam 01:06, 12 November 2007 (UTC)

In 2005 there were 11,000 hectares of poppies in Balkh province "Cannabis replacing opium poppies in Afghanistan" by Kirk Semple International Hrald Tribune November 4, 2007. It is true that today Balkh has been certified poppy free. But at the time of these events poppies were big business. --Bejnar (talk) 00:43, 17 December 2007 (UTC)

biased statement

"Atta is considered the most educated governor in Afghanistan." (the source is dead as well)

According to the article, he was only a high school teacher. There for, how can he be the MOST EDUCATED governor in Afghanistan if there are governors with Masters Degree and PhDs?

• Tooryalai Wesa - Governor of Kandahar (Professor at the University of British Columbia
• Mohammad Halim Fidai - Governor of Wardak (holds a master degree in Public Relations)
• Habiba Sarabi - Governor of Bamyan (She was a Professor at a university)

If we write that he was among the most effective governors of Afghanistan, than we can agree. (Ketabtoon (talk) 20:25, 26 July 2009 (UTC))

Ustad Atta Convincingly the Top Governor!

Ustad Atta's efficiency in governance, leadership skills is well-known and respected by people in Balkh and peripheral provinces in the North and appreciated by foriegn visitors. His ability to eliminate poppy in a once biggest producer province and keep it poppy-free for about 3 years is often regarded as a praise-worthy achievement. Most importantly he demonstrated an ability to engage masses and use local resources effectively in maintaining a spirit of hormony and hope ensuring local communities cooperation to maintain peace and stability hence Balkh remains the most peaceful, vibrant and progressive region in Afghanistan.

Ustad Atta's elaborate and eloquent oration on many occasions especially during Nowrouz ceremonies, the biggest annual public gathering in Afghanistan and the region, has established his place as a prominent orator and scholerly political leader almost looking as dwarfing Kabul-based government leaders in both style and content. He comes across as well-read and intelectual though his commitment to battle for freedom left him with little time for formal higher education.

He seems very keen and energitic in reviving Balkh's historic position as a capital of fine arts, culture, poetery and education by initiating several projects boosting his province status.

Unfortunately due to chronic ethnic political rivalries there is a traditional tendencies in Pasthons leaders and their political movements to contain non-Pashton leaders especially if they dare to offer more efficient and workable leadership for their regions and country. The Pashton-dominated power structure and government security apparatus in the capital are alleged trying to undermine and weaken Ustad Atta systematically by supporting his opponents in the province as a mean of ensuring centrality of power. This approach and confrontation nevertheless reportedly has created security concerns among the population in the province and the city of Mazar i Sharif. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Barmaki (talk • contribs) 21:10, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

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