Hibatullah Akhundzada
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the current emir of the Taliban, having assumed leadership in 2016 following the death of his predecessor. Akhundzada is a religious figure with a strong background in Islamic jurisprudence and has been a key player in the Taliban's resurgence in Afghanistan. His leadership has seen the Taliban re-establish control over Afghanistan, emphasizing a strict interpretation of Islamic law and asserting the group's autonomy in regional politics, particularly in relation to Pakistan.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 2 | 2.50 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 485,832 | $2,900,000 | 1,021$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 70,505 | $280,000 | 89$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,600,896,716 | 556,337 | $3,180,000 | 1,110$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Hibatullah Akhundzada has enforced strict moral laws while failing to eradicate the abuse of Bacha Bazi.
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India:
The situation is exacerbated by strict gender segregation and women's rights restrictions under Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada's leadership.
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Pakistan:
Taliban emir Hibatullah Akhundzada reportedly ran a Quetta madressah for nearly 10 years.
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