The Taliban’s internal war: how the struggle for power between the two main factions unfolded after the capture of Afghanistan

A month after the conquest of Kabul, the Taliban regime faces strong internal feuds that are developing in the presidential palace itself from the capital, according to sources from the Afghan movement.

Amid the humanitarian crisis and local and global uncertainty, efforts to gain international recognition are torpedoed by internal divisions of the new regime.

Senior officials of the movement confirmed to the BBC the great dispute that exists between two factions under two axes of discussion: who did the most to obtain the victory of the Taliban and how the power should be shared.

According to a Taliban source contacted by the BBC, mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, appointed Deputy Prime Minister, argued forcefully with Khalil ur-Rahman Haqqani, Minister of Refugees and prominent figure in the Haqqani militant network.

As they verbally clashed, his supporters argued nearby.

The BBC confirmed the version with two other sources in the group, who indicated that the events occurred late last week. As noted, Baradar is not happy with the new structure announced in early September and more credit should be given to diplomatic efforts. He was the one who spoke directly with Donald Trump in 2020 and signed the Doha agreement on the withdrawal of American troops.

Meanwhile, the powerful Haqqani network has risen to prominence with its attacks on Afghan forces and is credited with much of the swift national military triumph.

Rumors of the divisions have erupted in recent days when Baradar, one of the most prominent figures, disappeared from public events and speculation has arisen over the networks of a possible death in a factional shootout.

“The media always publish false propaganda. Courageously reject these lies. I can confirm to you 100% that there is no problem, ”Baradar, who had previously been named number two by Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund, said in an audio Monday. “The last few nights I’ve been on a trip. Wherever I am right now, we are all doing well, my brothers and friends, ”he says.

The message was published in the official accounts of the Taliban, including that of the spokesperson for the political bureau of the new government.

While a spokesperson said Baradar had traveled to Kandahar to meet with the Taliban’s supreme leader, he later told the BBC that he was “exhausted and wanted to rest”.

While, Speculation continues over Taliban Supreme Commander Hibatullah Akhundzada, who has never been seen in public. He is responsible for the political, military and religious affairs of the Taliban.

In addition to the economic crisis, there is the humanitarian crisis, with millions of displaced people both inside the country and abroad. The UN consiguió el lunes la promesa de más de mil million dólares de la comunidad internacional, y los talibanes han visto en este influjo de ayuda un paso positivo para establecer relaciones diplomáticas y capear la crisis, pero resta saber si conseguirán la unidad para administrar the country.

(With information from AFP and EFE)

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