Akhund, who is now the caretaker prime minister, has been the head of the Taliban’s Rahbari Shura, or leadership council, for nearly two decades. Baradar, or brother, a fighting name given to them by the late Taliban founder Mullah Omar, whom many expected would lead the Taliban government this time, as deputy defense in the group’s final term in power. had been a minister and served jail time in Pakistan. The latter difference probably cost him the top job.
Taliban spokesman zabihullah mujahidiThe country will now be called the “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan”, announcing the interim appointments at a press conference. All 33 members were picked up from the group; Not a single non-Talib has been included. A Taliban spokesman vowed, “Afghanistan has gained independence and only the will of the Afghans will apply to the country. From today onwards, no one will be able to interfere in Afghanistan.”
Sirajuddin Haqqani, son of Haqqani Network founder Jalalauddin Haqqani, has been designated a foreign terrorist organization by the US, while he has been appointed as the acting Interior Minister. Mulla Mohammad YacobThe son of slain Taliban founder Mullah Omar has been made defense minister. Jacob had attempted to take his father’s place and had to calm down when he did not succeed.
Hidayatullah Badri will be the Finance Minister. Aamir Khan Muttaki has been made the caretaker foreign minister and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai will serve as his deputy. Zabhiullah MujahidThe man, who was photographed without a face after the recent fall of Kabul, has been given charge of the Ministry of Information, and Fasihuddin Badakhshani has been named army chief.
The spokesman did not mention any role in the government for the Taliban chief, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, who has not been seen or heard from in public for nearly two years, including the collapse of the Western-backed government and the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban. in August. In June this year, there were reports in the media that he had died of Kovid-19, but the Taliban denied this. Mujahid had said on Monday that Akhunzada would appear soon.
Many of the names announced by the Mujahid were old faces, most of whom were Pashtuns. Despite claims that the government would be inclusive, they did not consider members of other ethnic groups. Women are not part of the caretaker system. Asked why, Ahmadullah Wasik, a member of the Taliban Cultural Commission, said that the cabinet has not been finalized yet.
Observers believe that the announcement of a caretaker government by the Taliban has not paved the way for the international community to recognize them.
Obaidullah Bahir of Obaidullah Bahir said, “The amount of time spent was not discussing or negotiating inclusivity or potential power-sharing with other political parties. American University of Afghanistan told the media from Kabul.
Meanwhile, Acting Prime Minister Hassan Akhund congratulated Afghans on “the withdrawal of all foreign forces, the end of occupation and the complete liberation of the country”. He said the leaders would “work hard to uphold Islamic rules and Sharia (Islamic law) in the country, protect the country’s supreme interests, secure Afghanistan’s borders and ensure lasting peace, prosperity and development.”
Akhund said that from now on all governance and life in the country will be according to Islamic law. He said the Taliban wants strong and healthy relations with all countries based on mutual respect.
“We are committed to all international laws and treaties, resolutions and commitments that are not contrary to Islamic law and the country’s national values,” the new Afghan ruler stressed. He also emphasized that the interim government will take “serious and effective steps” to protect human rights as well as human rights within the framework of the demands of minorities and disadvantaged groups. Islam.
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