RASC News Agency: According to credible sources, Qari Fasihuddin, the Taliban’s Chief of Army Staff, is currently under strict surveillance by forces loyal to Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the group’s supreme leader. Insiders reveal that Fasihuddin’s movements have been restricted due to escalating internal divisions within the Taliban, fueled by mounting distrust from Hibatullah’s inner circle. One source claims that elite units under Hibatullah’s direct command arrested Fasihuddin nearly ten days ago in Takhar province and later transferred him to Kabul.
While RASC cannot independently verify his detention, reports indicate that Fasihuddin had recently departed Kabul for Badakhshan, with analysts suggesting that his move was prompted by growing internal tensions. These developments unfold amid deepening fractures within the Taliban’s senior leadership, triggering an exodus of key officials who have either fled the country or chosen to remain abroad indefinitely. For over a month, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s Interior Minister and a vocal critic of Hibatullah, has remained outside Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Abbas Stanikzai, reportedly fearing retribution, has gone into hiding abroad, while Mullah Baradar and the Taliban’s Justice Minister continue to remain overseas.
In a significant turn of events, the Taliban’s Justice Minister announced his resignation earlier today, citing political interference and systemic corruption. In an audio statement, he condemned the Taliban’s leadership for its monopolization of power and internal infighting. Unconfirmed reports suggest that several other ministers have also submitted their resignations, further signaling growing dissatisfaction within the regime.
