Taliban Internal Rift

Haqqani met Akhundzada in Kandahar after criticism: Sources

Details of the meeting have not been made public, but the visit came days after Haqqani sharply criticised the Taliban’s.

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Taliban minister warns against internal dissent amid signs of leadership rifts

He stressed the need for obedience and trust in the leadership, saying the survival of the Taliban’s rule depended on.

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Sources: Taliban leadership split over internet restoration in Afghanistan

Two sources said the decision to reactivate services in Kabul and other areas was made by the Taliban’s chief minister.

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Exclusive: Who is Mullah Shirin, the Taliban governor of Kandahar?

All six sources confirmed that Shirin is brother-in-law of the late Taliban founder Mullah Mohammad Omar.

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Kandahar governor controlling access to Taliban leader, sources say

All correspondence and grievances are reviewed by Shirin before they reach the Taliban leader, sources said.

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Sources: Taliban preparing for further cuts in ministries

Sources said the new directive for 10% cut has been issued to the Taliban ministries Defense and the Industry and.

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Sources: Taliban police chief in Paktia initially refused new Kabul posting

The changes also included new appointments for the Taliban minister of information and their several provincial governors.

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Sources: Haqqani blocks Akhundzada’s downsizing order

The staffing cut, part of a broader austerity plan ordered by Akhundzada last year, was intended to downsize public institutions,.

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Five Taliban ministries stop sharing images of their officials

The Taliban Education Ministry, headed by Habibullah Agha, has taken a middle path.

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Taliban official removed in Kandahar amid internal rift

The dispute escalated after Fazli blocked Musa’s attempt to cultivate approximately 1,500 jeribs (roughly 300 hectares) in the district.

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