Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada
AP: Pakistani journalist and author Ahmed Rashid, who has written several books about Afghanistan and the Taliban, said Akhundzada’s appeals for unity were a sign of desperation because he refused to spell out the real issues facing Afghans such as unemployment, economic development, and building a consensus for social reform. “I would not be convinced that this was a meaningful speech if I were the Taliban,” said Rashid. Click here to read more (external link).
Life under Taliban rule