Summary A report reveals Taliban leaders’ alleged ties with militant groups, with many under UN sanctions. Experts say these links have deepened the regime’s global isolation and mistrust.
KABUL (Dunya News) - The Afghan Taliban regime is facing growing global isolation due to alleged backing of militant groups and continued links with criminal networks.
Confidence of the international community in the Taliban regime has reportedly eroded completely over accusations of involvement in terrorism, drug smuggling and other illicit activities.
A new report has revealed shocking details about the Taliban’s governing structure, exposing alleged connections and activities linked to militant networks.
According to a report by the Middle East Institute, around 55 members and officials of the Taliban regime still maintain direct and indirect ties with Al-Qaeda, while more than 20 percent of Taliban leaders have previously been masterminds of bombings and suicide attacks.
According to Afghan media outlet Afghanistan International, out of the Taliban’s 33-member cabinet, 13 to 14 members are included in the sanctions list of the United Nations.
he names of interim Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund and the deputy prime minister are also on the global sanctions list.
Similarly, interim Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and several other ministers are also part of the sanctions list. According to Afghan media, the assets of these leaders have been frozen, while travel and arms purchase restrictions have also been imposed on them.
The report further stated that the current sanctions list includes a total of 135 individuals and 5 entities associated with the Taliban.
Experts believe that links with global militants and their alleged support indicate that the Afghan Taliban remain involved in militant activities, which has led to their increasing isolation at the international level.
