Akbarsho Iskandrov

Akbarsho Iskandarov (born 1 August 1951)[1] is a Tajik politician who was twice acting president of Tajikistan.

Akbarsho Iskandarov
President of Tajikistan Acting
In office 7 September 1992 – 20 November 1992
Prime Minister	Akbar Mirzoyev Abdumalik Abdullajanov
Preceded by	Rahmon Nabiyev
Succeeded by	Emomali Rahmon (As a Chairman of the Supreme Assembly)
In office 6 October 1991 – 2 December 1991
Prime Minister	Izatullo Khayoyev
Preceded by	Rahmon Nabiyev
Succeeded by	Rahmon Nabiyev
Personal details
Born	(1951-08-01) 1 August 1951 Kevron, Tajik SSR

From October 6, 1991, to December 2, 1991, he acted as president when Rahmon Nabiyev stepped down to fight Tajikistan's first presidential election. Nabiyev won the election and took over as the first popularly elected president in the country's history, but resigned in September 1992, following a coup d'état.[2] Iskandrov again took the interim presidency and later resigned on 20 November 1992, after which the office of president was abolished and Emomalii Rahmon was installed as head of state.[3] Iskandarov also served as ambassador to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan.[1]

References

1. "ИСКАНДАРОВ Акбаршо". centrasia.ru. Archived from the original on 2016-06-25. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
2. "Chronology for Uzbeks in Tajikistan". UNHCR website.
3. "Tadzhikistan: Fear of Torture...". Amnesty International website.

Preceded by Rahmon Nabiyev	Acting President of Tajikistan - First Term 6 October 1991 - 2 December 1991	Succeeded by Rahmon Nabiyev

Preceded by Rahmon Nabiyev	Acting President of Tajikistan - Second Term 7 September 1992 – 20 November 1992	Succeeded by Presidency abolished