Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Supreme Leader of Afghanistan since 2021
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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The Taliban leadership, including Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued directives regarding the banning of smartphones in public offices and similar rules in Khost, Kandahar, and Kunduz.Well supported11 reports1 development inside
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Policy restrictions banning smartphone use are implemented in universities in Baghlan Province.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The Taliban is seeking to project political stability through leadership actions, including Hibatullah Akhundzada reshaping senior government appointments and managing contested resource control.Some support4 reports
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Hibatullah Akhundzada issued orders regarding government employee conduct, which are being implemented in Ghazni Province.Well supported3 reports
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Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is engaged in peace talks concerning the Doha Process.Some support1 report
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Around Hibatullah Akhundzada this week
News at the entities that move Hibatullah Akhundzada most-
International Criminal Court OperationalMicrosoft lost access to services due to U.S. sanctions imposed on the company.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Kandahar StructuralPakistan conducted strikes into Kandahar province on September 25, 2026.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Taliban StructuralA blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Afghanistan StructuralRefugees from Afghanistan are arriving in Australia, coinciding with One Nation's pledge to reduce temporary migrants.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Pakistan OperationalUzbekistan and Pakistan discussed strengthening economic cooperation, focusing on leveraging railway connectivity and investment to link Central Asian markets to Pakistani ports.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Kabul Shared contextBelarus is expanding bilateral cooperation with Kabul regarding health matters and exchanges.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
Connections
The 11 strongest of 16, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Taliban Structural
Akhundzada functions as the supreme leader, issuing binding directives and governing the structure and operations of the Taliban organization.
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Afghanistan Structural
A holds a leadership role within the governing body of Afghanistan, evidenced by the issuance of orders regarding government employee conduct.
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International Criminal Court Operational
The International Criminal Court is actively investigating and issuing arrest warrants against Hibatullah Akhundzada and the Taliban leadership.
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Kabul University Structural
The university operates under the policy and authority of the religious leadership represented by Hibatullah Akhundzada.
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Kandahar Structural
A operates from the city of Kandahar, establishing it as his operational base.
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Ghazni Province Structural
Hibatullah Akhundzada's decrees are implemented within Ghazni Province.
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Baghlan Province Structural
Hibatullah Akhundzada's authority dictates policy restrictions within Baghlan Province.
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Herat University Structural
Akhundzada's authority dictates policies that affect Herat University's staff and students.
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Badakhshan Province Operational
Akhundzada issues directives regarding economic activity within Badakhshan Province.
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Pakistan Operational
Akhundzada warns TTP to cease attacks directed against Pakistan.
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Kabul Shared context
Hibatullah Akhundzada operates and issues orders from the capital city of Kabul.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- The Taliban leadership, including Hibatullah Akhundzada, has issued directives regarding the banning of smartphones in public offices and similar rules in Khost, Kandahar, and Kunduz.
- The Taliban is seeking to project political stability through leadership actions, including Hibatullah Akhundzada reshaping senior government appointments and managing contested resource control.
- Hibatullah Akhundzada issued orders regarding government employee conduct, which are being implemented in Ghazni Province.
- Hibatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is engaged in peace talks concerning the Doha Process.