TalibanEid messagesAfghanistanEid messages from top Taliban leaders in Afghanistan expose tensions, with Supreme Leader Akhundzada defending strict Islamic law and Interior Minister Haqqani advocating for moderation and outside support.
The contrasting Eid al-Fitr messages from Taliban's Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani highlighted internal tensions, with Akhundzada emphasizing adherence to strict Islamic law amidst international criticism, and Haqqani calling for humility and a more moderate approach to governing. This divergence reflects the ongoing struggle between hardliners and moderates within the Taliban leadership.