Taliban Leader Warns of Collapse of the Emirate. The leader of the Taliban, in speeches and statements released by the group, has repeatedly emphasized the need to prevent internal divisions and to maintain “obedience” to the leadership. According to media reports, an audio file attributed to Hibatullah Akhundzada has emerged, in which he warns a
Aliabad District Governor in Kunduz Accused of Intimidation and Land Seizure; Non-Pashtuns Referred to as “Israelis”. Local sources in Kunduz province report that Asadullah Salem, the current governor of Aliabad district, has been treating residents of Cheeb-Guzar village inappropriately and insultingly. According to sources, he has used derogatory language against locals, fueling widespread dissatisfaction and
Is the Middle East on the Verge of a U.S. Attack on Iran? How Close Is the Threat? Reuters, citing two European officials, reported that U.S. military intervention appears “highly likely,” with one official warning that the action could take place within the next 24 hours. These assessments come amid field and diplomatic indicators suggesting
Reuters Reports U.S. Troop Movements Following Tehran Threats. According to Reuters, citing a U.S. official, the United States is withdrawing some of its forces from military bases in the Middle East. The news agency reported on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that the decision comes amid rising security tensions in the region. Reuters noted that this
Contradiction Between Taliban Words and Actions in Panjshir. Mohammad Agha Hakim, the Taliban governor of Panjshir, has claimed that the Taliban’s policy is focused on serving the people. He welcomed what he called the “support of Panjshir residents” and added that “enemies always try to discourage people by spreading rumors.” However, a few months earlier,
When Efforts for a Green Future Are Met with Prison. Habib Najafi Zada, an environmental activist and forestation advocate from Daykundi Province, was released after three days of detention by the Intelligence Directorate of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Najafi Zada resumed his tree-planting activities in the hills of Qala-e-Hashmat, District 8, Kabul. He has
Local Sources in Parwan: Taliban Detain and Torture Former Soldier. Local sources in Parwan Province report that the Taliban detained and tortured a former soldier, Bahawaldin Syedkhili, last week. According to reports, he was taken after severe beatings to an unknown location. Syedkhili, from the Kakakhil village of Parwan, remains missing, and his current condition
Controversial Remarks by Taliban Police Commander in Parwan: ‘The Taliban Are Shepherds, People Are Their Sheep’. The Taliban police commander in Parwan Province, during a graduation ceremony for new police recruits, cited a hadith attributed to the Prophet Muhammad, stating: “We are all shepherds, and there is no difference among us.” The remarks, delivered before
Public Complaints About Rising Armed Robberies in Jaghori District. Local sources report a rise in criminal activity and armed robberies in Jaghori District, Ghazni Province. In recent weeks, multiple nighttime thefts and armed attacks have caused serious concern among residents. According to reports, last night, unidentified individuals broke into a jewelry store by cutting through
Deep Divide Between the Taliban and Afghan Society: When the Taliban Narrative Loses Credibility. In recent months, the Taliban have realized that in the arena of media and narrative control, they have largely ceded ground to independent media, particularly international outlets. Domestic media under Taliban control has lost much public trust due to one-sided, propagandistic
