In a shocking turn of events, Taliban minister Khalil Haqqani was killed in a bombing attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. Haqqani, a senior Taliban official, was a key figure in the Taliban’s government and a close ally of the group’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada. The attack occurred in the capital city of Kabul, where Haqqani was attending a meeting at a local mosque.
According to eyewitnesses, the bombing occurred at around 10 am local time, when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device near the mosque where Haqqani was meeting with other Taliban officials. The blast caused widespread destruction, killing at least 10 people, including Haqqani, and injuring many more.
Haqqani was a prominent figure in the Taliban’s government, serving as the minister of refugees and repatriation. He was also a close ally of the Taliban’s supreme leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, and was known for his hardline stance on issues such as women’s rights and education.
The Taliban has not officially confirmed Haqqani’s death, but multiple sources, including government officials and Taliban insiders, have confirmed the news. The attack has sent shockwaves throughout Afghanistan, and has raised concerns about the stability of the country’s government.
The bombing is the latest in a series of attacks in Kabul, which has been plagued by violence in recent months. The Taliban has been accused of carrying out many of these attacks, although the group has denied responsibility.
Haqqani’s death is a significant blow to the Taliban’s government, which has been struggling to maintain control in the face of mounting opposition from rival factions and international pressure. The attack has also raised concerns about the impact on the country’s fragile peace process, which has been stalled in recent months.
The international community has condemned the attack, with the United Nations Special Representative for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, calling it a “heinous act of terrorism”. The US State Department has also condemned the attack, saying that it is “deeply concerned” about the violence in Afghanistan.
As the investigation into the attack continues, many are left wondering about the implications of Haqqani’s death on the country’s political landscape. Will the Taliban’s government be able to maintain control in the face of this significant loss, or will it lead to further instability and violence in the region?
