1. Xhemal Gjunkshi was born on 30 January 1963 and is a former Albanian military officer.
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Xhemal Gjunkshi was elected as deputy of Democratic Party in June 2017 general election.
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Xhemal Gjunkshi began his military career commanding at a platoon and later company level.
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Xhemal Gjunkshi was promoted to captain in 1992 and major in 1993.
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In 1998, Xhemal Gjunkshi graduated from a military academy in Turkey.
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From 1998 to 2004, Xhemal Gjunkshi served in multiple varying roles in the General Staff and the Ministry of Defence.
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In 2007, Xhemal Gjunkshi was appointed commander of the Commando Regiment, an elite unit of the Albanian Armed Forces.
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In 2009, Xhemal Gjunkshi was appointed commander of the Support Command and later promoted to brigadier general.
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On 8 August 2011, by decree of President Bamir Topi, Xhemal Gjunkshi was appointed Chief of the Albanian General Staff.
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On 10 November 2011, Xhemal Gjunkshi was promoted to major general by Presidential Decree No 7156.
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On 7 November 2013, Xhemal Gjunkshi was released from his position by Presidential Decree No 8370.
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Xhemal Gjunkshi is married and has a son and a daughter.