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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,047 | $2,700,000 | 1,394$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 4.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 193,071 | $350,000 | 410$ |
| Totals | 2 | 232,575,394 | 228,118 | $3,050,000 | 1,804$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bangladesh:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is indicated to be fearful of dissent within the Taliban leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, warning of internal disagreements that could lead to the collapse of the emirate.
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Romania:
Hibatullah Akhundzada validated the execution order after the case was reviewed by three courts.
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India:
Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered construction of a dam on the Kunar river.
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Lithuania:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the mysterious supreme leader whose order led to the disruption of internet services in certain provinces of Afghanistan.
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Italy:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban who ordered a complete internet shutdown to enforce public morality.
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Pakistan:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the shadowy supreme leader of the Taliban who ordered the shutdown of telecommunications.
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Latvia:
He is the supreme leader of the Taliban who ordered the suspension of high-speed internet services in certain provinces.
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United States:
Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada directed the dismantling of fiber optic networks in many provinces.
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Pakistan:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban who ordered the cutting of the fibre optic network.
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