POLITICS — June 23, 2026

Jumah Fateh Rejects Taliban Offer to Head Kabul Intelligence Branch

The rejection follows his dismissal as deputy governor of Zabul and failed talks with senior Taliban figures, prompting leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to form a commission including Abdul Haq Wasiq and Fasihuddin Fitrat to address rising tensions in Badakhshan.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International2 min read

Jumah Fateh Rejects Taliban Offer to Head Kabul Intelligence Branch
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Jumah Fateh has not accepted an offer from the Taliban to head an intelligence branch in Kabul. Sources close to the situation describe reports of any agreement as a Taliban media game.

This stance comes after Hibatullah Akhundzada dismissed him as deputy governor of Zabul province. The dismissal took place on Monday, and Faizullah Tamim was named as the replacement for the position.

Tensions among the Taliban in Badakhshan province have intensified over the past period. There is now a greater chance of a military confrontation within the group due to these unresolved issues.

Several rounds of talks were held between Jumah Fateh and senior Taliban officials, including Fasihuddin Fitrat. None of these discussions yielded positive outcomes or agreements.

Hibatullah Akhundzada has formed a high-ranking commission to deal with the problems in Badakhshan. The commission includes Abdul Haq Wasiq, Fasihuddin Fitrat, Shamsuddin Shariati, and Amanuddin Mansour.

The creation of this commission follows the failure of earlier mediation efforts. It aims to address the growing disputes in the northern province.

Sources stress that Jumah Fateh has rejected the proposed role in the intelligence apparatus. The situation remains fluid as the commission begins its work on the matter.

Read the original reporting at Afghanistan International

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Single outlet reporting with entirely anonymous sourcing and no on-record attribution from named officials; core events remain unconfirmed by independent sources

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "media game" by the Taliban; tensions among the Taliban in Badakhshan have intensified and the possibility of an intra-group military confrontation has increased – these phrases introduce interpretive judgment and speculative conflict framing beyond neutral reporting.

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