Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada reportedly emerged on Wednesday for a rare public address marking the end of Ramadan in which he pushed back on international criticism. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Akhundzada delivered the speech at the largest mosque in Kandahar to a crowd of thousands. Most attendees at the Eid al-Fitr service, however, were unable … Read more
Afghanistan’s tumultuous landscape has been further shaped by the return to power of the Taliban in August 2021. The return marked a pivotal moment in the country’s history. Since their resurgence, the Taliban have imposed stringent policies that have significantly impacted the sociopolitical fabric of Afghanistan. The evolving dynamics of the narcotics trade and the … Read more
Taliban fighters patrol on the road during a celebration marking the second anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops from Afghanistan, in Kandahar, south of Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Abdul Khaliq, file Advertisement A new report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) released on August 22 details the systemic … Read more
Taliban flags fly at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 9, 2021. Credit: AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File Advertisement The Taliban chose to mark the second anniversary of their return to power, on August 15, 2023, with much pomp and show. On a declared national holiday, which meant little for the mass of unemployed and distressed … Read more