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A Taliban fighter stands over a vehicle on a street in Laghman province on August 15, 2021. Photo: AFPThe Taliban movement’s inner workings and leadership have always been largely shrouded in secrecy, even during their rule of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.
Before ascending the movement’s ranks, Akhundzada was a low-profile religious figure. He is widely believed to have been selected to serve more as a spiritual figurehead than a military commander. The leader’s public profile has been largely limited to the release of annual messages during Islamic holidays.Abdul Ghani Baradar was raised in Kandahar — the birthplace of the Taliban movement.
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