Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital
Haibatullah Akhundzada joined religious leaders from around the country for the meeting of more than 3,000 male participants in Kabul.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Taliban's reclusive supreme leader appears, belying rumours of his death
Taliban's reclusive supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, made a rare public appearance in the southern city of Kandahar.
Sun Oct 31 2021
Taliban name new Afghan government, interior minister on US sanctions list
The Taliban drew from its inner high echelons to fill top posts in Afghanistan's new government.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Taliban preparing to reveal new Afghan government amid economic turmoil
Taliban official Ahmadullah Muttaqi said a ceremony was being prepared at the presidential palace in Kabul.
Thu Sep 02 2021
US, Germany advise against travel to Kabul airport amid evacuation chaos
Crowds have grown at the airport in the heat and dust of the day over the past week, hindering operations as thousands attempt to flee.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after deadly drone strike
It remains unclear whether Akhundzada will follow Mansour in shunning peace negotiations with the Afghan government.
Wed May 25 2016
Afghan Taliban announce Mullah Akhtar Mansour as new leader
The Taliban has appointed Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader with deputies Sirajuddin Haqqani and Haibatullah Akhundzada.
Fri Jul 31 2015
Taliban Afghanistan umum Mullah Akhtar Mansour sebagai pemimpin baru
Taliban melantik Mullah Akhtar Mansour sebagai pemimpin baru mereka menandakan peralihan kuasa bersejarah bagi gerakan militan itu
Fri Jul 31 2015