Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Supreme Leader of Afghanistan since 2021
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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
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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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What's reaching Hibatullah Akhundzada
Events traced to Hibatullah Akhundzada, step by step, newest firstAround Hibatullah Akhundzada this week
News at the entities that move Hibatullah Akhundzada most-
International Criminal Court StructuralTrump's administration placed economic sanctions on the ICC, Marco Rubio called the court rogue, and Trump declared war on Iran.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Taliban StructuralScott Mann organized a rescue operation from US basements as the Taliban closed in on Kabul.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Pakistan OperationalA Governor in Pakistan acted under directives issued by the Governor-General.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Afghanistan StructuralThe Trump administration convened a court regarding an Afghan woman.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Badakhshan Province OperationalFighters were brought from Pakistan into Badakhshan, leading to accusations that Pakistan shelters terrorist groups.Moves Hibatullah Akhundzada
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Kabul Shared contextBilateral trade between Islamabad and Kabul reached nearly $2 billion in 2024–25.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 serves as the supreme leader of the Taliban, issuing binding directives that govern the organization's structure and policy.
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International Criminal Court Structural
The International Criminal Court is formally investigating Hibatullah Akhundzada and has issued arrest warrants for alleged crimes against humanity and gender persecution.
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Afghanistan Structural
A holds a leadership role within the governing body of B, evidenced by the issuance of orders regarding government employee conduct.
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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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Ghazni Province Structural
Hibatullah Akhundzada's decrees are implemented within Ghazni Province.
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Kandahar Structural
Hibatullah Akhundzada operates from and is based in the city of Kandahar.
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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.