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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France:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Afghan Taliban, currently residing in Kandahar.
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France:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Afghan Taliban.
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Pakistan:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, reportedly disapproving of the regime's policy towards the TTP.
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Iran:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is reported to have been killed in an airstrike in Kabul along with senior Taliban commanders.
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Turkey:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is considered to be present in Kandahar during the recent conflicts.
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Vietnam:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, whose headquarters is located in Kandahar.
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Norway:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban, who is based in Kandahar.
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Greece:
The supreme leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, is based in Kandahar.
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Moldova:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the supreme leader of the Taliban residing in Kandahar.
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United States:
Hibatullah Akhundzada is believed to be the secretive leader of the Taliban, which is involved in the ongoing conflict with Pakistan.
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