The Taliban are on the verge of forming a “government” in Afghanistan. Its leadership is set to announce the make-up of this regime of terror – the Taliban are designated as a terrorist group by many countries and international organizations. This article published by The Guardian is written by Jon Henley. Here is an excerpt
The Taliban are expected to announce a new government in Afghanistan within hours, as chaos in the country deepened and aid experts warned of imminent economic collapse.
More than two weeks after the Islamist militia seized control, sources told Agence-France Presse that the cabinet could be presented after morning prayers on Friday and Ahmadullah Muttaqi, a Taliban official, said on social media that a ceremony was being prepared at the presidential palace in Kabul.
The private broadcaster Tolo said an announcement was imminent. The movement’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, is expected to have ultimate power over a new governing council, with a president below him, Taliban officials have said.
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