Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq Confirms Health and Safety. Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, in a recent video message, confirmed his health and safety and dismissed rumors about an incident involving him. He stated that due to internet outages in Iran, he had been unable to contact family and friends, which contributed to the spread of rumors. Mohaqiq thanked
Flattery Today for Yesterday’s Enemy: Mawlawi Lotfollah Azizi Violates Ethical Principles. Recent statements by Mawlawi Lotfollah Azizi, former governor of Jowzjan province under the republican government, have sparked widespread criticism. Once a vocal critic of the Taliban, Azizi has now begun praising the group, calling them “invincible” and a “people’s government.” In his recent remarks,
Taliban Intelligence in Kunduz Detain Female Journalist in Violation of Islamic Law. Local sources in Kunduz province report that Nazara Rashidi, a female journalist, has been detained by Taliban intelligence forces for the past four days. According to these sources, Rashidi was arrested on Tuesday, 7 January 2026, around 8:00 a.m., after receiving a phone
Attempted Attack on Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq in Tehran; Details Unknown. News sources report that Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, a prominent Afghan political figure, was reportedly the target of an armed attack at his residence in Tehran, Iran. According to these sources, the incident occurred at Mohaqiq’s own home, and no further details are currently available regarding
Taliban and the Policy of Buying Religious Pulpits: Clerics’ Salaries Increased, Public Discontent Remains. Local sources report that salaries of preachers, official mosque imams, and employees of the Taliban’s Ministry of Promotion of Virtue, Hajj, and Religious Affairs in districts have increased. According to these sources, the salaries of mosque preachers and imams, previously ranging
National Resistance Front: Seven Taliban Members Killed and Wounded in Kunduz. The National Resistance Front (NRF) has announced that seven members of the Taliban were killed and wounded in a targeted operation in Kunduz Province. According to the group’s statement, on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, NRF fighters attacked Taliban patrol vehicles, resulting in the killing
Women in Kabul Resume Street Protests. Women protesters in Kabul have once again taken to the streets to voice opposition to restrictions and violations of their rights imposed by the Taliban government. These demonstrations represent the continuation of Afghanistan’s women-led civil mobilization, demanding access to education, employment, freedom of expression, and equal political participation. Participants
Warning from Badakhshan and Takhar Governors to the Taliban: Local Protests Shake the Foundations of Governance. Local sources in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces report that the spread of public protests in these two provinces has raised serious concern among Taliban officials. According to these sources, the governors of Badakhshan and Takhar have warned Taliban leadership
Clear Message from Iran’s Protests to the Taliban: Governments Without Public Consent Cannot Last. The unprecedented and widespread protests in Iran against the religious dictatorship and repressive state apparatus are seen as a serious warning for regional ideological governments, especially the Taliban. These demonstrations show that ignoring citizens’ basic needs including livelihood, employment, economic welfare,
Warning Video from Badakhshan; Taliban Message to Global Powers. A recently circulated video on social media shows a young Taliban-affiliated individual delivering a speech in English at the Ashkasham Grand Mosque in Badakhshan Province, addressing former U.S. President Donald Trump and other major global powers. The choice of English and the content of the speech
