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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 97,267 | $280,000 | 123$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 97,267 | $280,000 | 123$ |
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Recent Mentions
Pakistan:
The Taliban's Amir Hibatullah Akhundzada has announced a general amnesty for those returning.
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United Kingdom:
Mohseni states that there is to be no criticism of the Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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Taiwan:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the Taliban’s reclusive Supreme Leader who ordered judges to implement the Taliban government’s interpretation of Islamic law.
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Pakistan:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the Supreme Leader of the Taliban who signs all execution orders.
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Iran:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the leader of the Taliban government.
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Denmark:
Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, stated in a sermon that it is God's will who is poor and who is rich.
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Jamaica:
Hibatullah Akhundzada could face arrest by the International Criminal Court for his persecution of women.
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Pakistan:
Sirajuddin Haqqani submitted his resignation to Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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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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