Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada

8am: Mullah Hibatullah appears to be traveling to the north to solidify his presence in these regions and simultaneously manage internal group conflicts. Internal conflicts within the Taliban are escalating due to ethnic biases. Some commanders who are not ethnically aligned with Mullah Hibatullah have been suppressed, while others seem to be sidelined. This situation has angered Taliban members from the north, who are generally from non-Pashtun backgrounds. The weakening of northern commanders inevitably increases internal tensions. Meanwhile, the ISIS group, as a rival to the Taliban in the north, is also active and recruiting.  Click here to read more (external link).