Haibatullah Akhundzada
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, having assumed leadership in 2016 following the death of his predecessor, Akhtar Mohammad Mansour. Known for his hardline stance and conservative interpretation of Islamic law, Akhundzada plays a critical role in the Taliban's governance and strategic decisions, particularly regarding negotiations with foreign powers and the group's response to domestic and international pressures. Under his leadership, the Taliban has sought to establish its authority in Afghanistan while navigating complex relationships with global stakeholders.
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Haibatullah Akhundzada is the leader of the Taliban, mentioned in the context of Pakistan's military actions.
Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban | Pakistan
United Kingdom· 2026-02-27
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme spiritual leader residing in Kandahar, the seat of the Taliban regime.
Paquistão entra em “guerra aberta” com Afeganistão após combates na fronteira | Guerra
Portugal· 2026-02-27
Haibatullah Akhundzada recently approved the new criminal procedure codes for Taliban courts.
افغان عدالتوں کیلئے طالبان کا نیا فوجداری ضابطہ، انسانی حقوق تنظیم کا اظہارِ تشویش
Pakistan· 2026-01-24Haibatullah Akhundzada is the leader of the Taliban and is associated with a hardline Islamic Emirate.
’کابل بمقابلہ قندھار‘ طاقت کی جنگ سامنے آگئیPakistan· 2026-01-15
Haibatullah Akhundzada's potential intervention is seen as a concerning factor for Islamabad.
পাকিস্তান ও আফগানিস্তান কেন কোনো সমঝোতায় পৌঁছাতে পারছে না
Bangladesh· 2025-10-30
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the Taliban leader whose directive led to the internet ban in Balkh province.
ইন্টারনেট বিচ্ছিন্ন করে আফগানিস্তান কি বিশ্ব থেকে বিচ্ছিন্ন হবেBangladesh· 2025-09-24
Hardline Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered his ministers last month to remove the 'acting' designation from their titles.
The Taliban are reaching out — and some countries are responding
New Zealand· 2025-09-22
Haibatullah Akhundzada approved a new law that bans romantic poetry in Afghanistan.
طالبان نے ایک نئے قانون کے تحت رومانوی شاعری پر پابندی لگادیPakistan· 2025-09-02The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last month for Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada on charges of crimes against humanity.
Malala commits $3m to programmes supporting girls’ education and rights in Afghanistan - CulturePakistan· 2025-08-28Haibatullah Akhundzada is the Supreme Leader of the Taliban and has been implicated in crimes against women and girls in Afghanistan.
Compliance vs persecución a mujeres y niñas
Venezuela· 2025-08-20
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban and has been accused of leading an oppressive regime.
El lento acecho de la CPIVenezuela· 2025-07-11
He is the highest leader of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
ÜLEVAADE ⟩ Afganistani naiste ühiskonnaelust kustutamine on võtnud inimsusvastase kuriteo mõõtmed
Estonia· 2025-07-09
He is the supreme leader of the Taliban and has been accused of crimes against humanity for actions against women and girls since the Taliban took power in 2021.
ICC ออกหมายจับผู้นำตาลีบัน ข้อหาข่มเหงเด็กหญิง-สตรี
Thailand· 2025-07-09
Haibatullah Akhundzada is the Supreme Leader of the Taliban, accused of committing crimes against humanity in the treatment of women and girls in Afghanistan.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecuting women and girlsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada is suspected of committing crimes against humanity related to the persecution of women.
ICC seeks arrest of Taliban supremo, Afghan chief justice over persecution of women - WorldPakistan· 2025-07-08Haibatullah Akhundzada is identified as the supreme leader of the Taliban suspected of committing crimes against humanity.
Afganistano Talibanas atmeta TBT išduotus „beprasmius“ arešto orderius
Lithuania· 2025-07-08Haibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, accused of persecuting women and girls in Afghanistan.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders, accusing them of persecuting women
United States· 2025-07-08
The couple’s detention was not based on any violations of local laws or religious customs, but was a political move by a faction to increase international pressure on the government and Haibatullah Akhundzada, its supreme leader.
American citizen Faye Hall released from Taliban captivityUnited States· 2025-03-29
