8am: According to this directive, the name of Abdul Ali Mazari Airport in Bamyan has been changed to “Bamyan Airport,” Abdul Karim Khalili Airport to “Daikundi Airport,” and General Mahiuddin Ghori Airport to “Sultan Ghiyasuddin Ghori Airport.” Renaming places by the Taliban is not a new practice. Previously, this group changed the names of cities, places, roads, schools, and intersections in the capital and some provinces, which were previously named after various personalities. Last year, the Taliban changed the name of the city of Charikar to “Imam Abu Hanifa,” a move that garnered significant reactions. Click here to read more (external link).