Taliban chief makes first public appearance

KABUL (Pajhwok): Making his first public appearance, the Taliban’s supreme leader has addressed supporters in southern Kandahar province, sources on Sunday. .

Maulvi Haibatullah Akhundzada, who was appointed as the movement’s spiritual leader five years ago, addressed seminary students on Saturday.

Sources close to the group confirmed to Pajhwok Afghan News Haibatullah Akhundzada addressed his followers at the Darul Uloom Hakimah.

They said a security blanket was thrown around the venue in Kandahar City as the Taliban leader delivered his speech.

Without speaking on political issues, Akhundzada prayed for the success of the Taliban leadership. Media coverage of the event was not allowed, officials said.

On Sunday, a 10-minute audio recording of his speech was released Taliban’s social media accounts.

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