POLITICS — June 12, 2026
Taliban Cabinet Meeting Held in Kandahar Chaired by Hibatullah Akhundzada
Senior Taliban figures attended the session, which covered enforcement of religious decrees alongside internal disputes and external relations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — corroborated by Afghanistan International — 2 min read
A cabinet meeting of the Taliban took place in Kandahar chaired by Hibatullah Akhundzada.
Reports indicate the session brought together several senior leaders, including Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Sirajuddin Haqqani, Amir Khan Muttaqi and Abdul Haq Wasiq.
The meeting addressed a range of issues, including full enforcement of the law on enjoining good and a prohibition on publishing images of living beings. Discussions also covered internal disputes, tensions with Pakistan, relations involving the TTP, contracts with Russia, obedience to leadership orders and steps to prevent organized public protests.
Emphasis was placed on implementing leadership decrees and improving coordination among Taliban institutions. The Taliban have issued no official statement confirming the meeting or detailing its agenda.
Read the original reporting at Amu TV →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event of the cabinet meeting occurring in Kandahar; differing details on agenda topics are normal and do not undermine confirmation of the meeting itself
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "serious warning", "secretly oppose his decrees", "strict decrees" — these phrases introduce negative judgment on the restrictions and imply internal conflict and authoritarian pressure.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Cabinet meeting held in Kandahar led by Afghanistan’s IEA supreme leader | Ariana News | Afghanistan Newsariananews.af
Sources told Ariana News that a cabinet meeting of Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate was held last Wednesday in Kandahar under the leadership of Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, the leader of the Islamic Emirate.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Taliban cabinet meeting chaired by Hibatullah Akhundzada was held in Kandahar
- High-ranking Taliban officials were present
- Taliban have issued no official statement confirming the meeting or its contents
- Discussions focused on internal issues and obedience to leadership directives
Where reports differ
- Specific agenda topics: Afghanistan International reports focus on enjoining good law, images of living beings, and girls' education; Amu TV reports focus on Pakistan tensions, TTP, Russia contracts, and preventing protests
- Level of detail on attendees and internal disagreements varies between sources
Filed by 2 outlets
Amu TV
Originating
Reported straight
Reported straight
Afghanistan International
Framed
Framed
Filed under
Politics — Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, Kandahar, Cabinet Meeting, Internal Politics
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