Taliban Leader Visits Ghor, Stresses On 'Avoiding Disputes' Among Group Members

Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Taliban, visited Ghor province and met group officials on Sunday, according to Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid.

During the meeting, Akhundzada urged Taliban officials to avoid internal disputes and to focus on the "implementation of Sharia”.

He emphasised on the importance of "strengthening the Islamic system, educating and promoting Islamic principles among Muslim children, complete obedience to their leaders, and compassion towards subordinates”.

The meeting in Ghor was attended by several Taliban officials from the province, as reported by the group.

This visit marks one of the rare acknowledgements of Akhundzada's activities, as nearly three years have passed since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, and their leader is yet to be seen in public.

Akhundzada’s call for unity among Taliban officials comes amid reports of internal disagreements and rifts over the group's policies. During the Eid al-Adha prayer, he previously urged Taliban members to set aside their differences, stating that he would be "happy" to be removed from his position if it meant preventing division within the group.

Recently, Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban's Defence Minister, also highlighted that the group's opponents are leveraging extensive resources to sow distrust among Taliban members. He stressed that distrust, disunity, and internal conflict should be eradicated from within the group.