Author: The Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 27/03/2025 | 11:41:46
AI Summary:
Hibatullah Akhundzada urged people to rally behind the country’s security forces. The message did not mention numerous attacks targeting civilians and the Taliban. It asked people to support the Vice and Virtue Ministry, which last year issued sweeping laws regulating personal conduct. Akhundzada stressed the importance of unity from a religious perspective by citing verses from the Quran. The United Nations has said Kandahar’s return as the seat of power circumvented senior Taliban ministers in Kabul because of the way decisions were made. The Taliban denies any internal rifts. World Health Organization said 200 health facilities were either suspended or shut due to a lack of money. On Wednesday, the World Food Programme said up to 15 million people needed emergency food assistance to survive and that most families have to borrow money to buy basic groceries.
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