In a bold move, the Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has ignited a firestorm with his recent pronouncements, asserting the group’s divine mandate, maintaining staunch opposition to democratic principles for the foreseeable future, and unveiling plans for stringent measures against women. Akhundzada, in a newly surfaced audio recording, outlined the group’s intent to enforce Sharia law … Continue reading Taliban Leader Declarations on Democracy and Women Rights Elicit Strong Responses