Afghan Witness Archives

Internal Discord Disinformation Information environment Taliban

Mar 26

Sirajuddin Haqqani resurfaces after 50 days amid claims of resignation

Taliban denies resignation reports as Haqqani reappears in Khost

Internal Discord Taliban

Feb 14

Haqqani-backed Abdul Kabir sidelined amid Taliban power shift

Former Deputy Prime Minister demoted as Supreme Leader consolidates control amid tensions over governance and girls’ education.

Internal Discord Education Women's rights Taliban

Feb 14

Taliban official Stanikzai reportedly flees Afghanistan amid education dispute

Deputy Foreign Minister's departure follows reported tensions with Supreme Leader over girls' education.

Information environment Internal Discord Security Taliban

Feb 14

Senior Taliban official Mullah Baradar allegedly injured as Supreme Leader deploys forces in capital

Reports of blocked travel in Kabul and disappearances suggest growing tensions.

Internal Discord Foreign relations Taliban

Dec 20

Taliban Supreme Leader reportedly orders ban on foreign organisations

Reported ban sparks opposition within the Taliban leadership

Security Internal Discord Iran Taliban

Aug 31

Taliban disown Tajik commander over anti-Iran remarks

Khorasani's video criticising Iran led to a public disavowal by Taliban spokesperson Mujahid, who dismissed the commander’s statements as personal views.

Internal Discord Pakistan Pashtun Taliban

Aug 1

Protests and internal conflicts following the death of Pashtun activist Gilaman Wazir

While commemorations were repressed, varied responses to Wazir’s death highlight factional divides within the Taliban.

Internal Discord Hizb-e Islami Relocation Taliban

Apr 30

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar relocated from state-owned land by Taliban officials

According to the Taliban, the land that Hizb-e Islami party leader Hekmatyar was living on had been provided by the Republican government and was not legitimate, as recognising it as such would imply recognition of the previous administration.