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1 – 10 of 121The trip came as a surprise, as he is a reclusive individual who usually remains in his base in the south-western Kandahar province. Haibatullah met prominent Taliban figures…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289720
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It was the first attended by the Taliban. Their delegation was led by Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Taliban and a close ally of supreme leader Haibatullah Akhundzada…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288423
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The stated aim is to combine the “kinetic efforts” of the armed forces, “effective legislation” to bolster the prosecution of terrorism-related cases and “socio-economic measures”…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288264
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Such a move could pave the way for Russia to recognise the emirate formally. No player currently does so, but a handful of countries including Russia are engaging substantially…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287794
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This was a reference to criticism of Taliban rule by certain international players. While engagement between the emirate and the West remains limited, the Taliban are drawing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286669
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Some observers have suggested that this is a sign of an IS-K resurgence. The ruling Taliban have tried hard since their takeover in 2021 to suppress the group, a long-standing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284996
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The Taliban have increasingly fraught relations not only with Shia, most of whom are ethnic Hazaras, but also with other marginalised communities, including Salafis -- a small…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285955
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The Taliban were invited but refused to attend. There was no decision on appointing a UN special envoy for Afghanistan as mandated recently, although UN Secretary-General Antonio…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285495
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The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286369
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Islamabad said the strikes were aimed at anti-Pakistan militants, but the Taliban described the action as “reckless” and retaliated by firing at Pakistani troops along the border…