Taliban Internal Rift

Fateh was removed as deputy governor of Zabul after a dispute with the Taliban’s leadership over control of gold mining.

The effort comes amid escalating tensions between Taliban leaders and one of their influential commanders in Badakhshan.

Taliban mining official has warned local commanders and armed groups against unauthorized mining activities after escalating disputes.

Arrest of Mutasim Agha Jan is reportedly linked to independent political and religious initiatives.

Incident is the latest in a series of reported internal disputes among Taliban members in the province.

Sources say Abdul Hakim Himmat, previously removed over misconduct, has returned to a key vaccination role amid concerns over a.

Move follows intelligence raids on ministry offices and the minister’s residence.

The raid included the arrest of many members of the Taliban health minister’s relatives on corruption charges.

Arrests of aides close to Taliban health minister expose internal divisions and raise concerns over oversight in a donor-dependent sector.

Akhundzada said "officials" should avoid actions that could create mistrust and instructed them to refrain from ethnic, regional and linguistic.

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