Russian TV Says Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada Is Likely To Become The Supreme Leader Of Afghanistan

Hibatullah Akhundzada is the Supreme Commander of the extremist group Taliban (Twitter) 

TASS: Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada likely to become supreme leader of Afghanistan — TV  

According to the News-18 TV channel, the Taliban intends to base its government structure on the Iranian one, making the supreme leader to be the head of state as well as the highest political and religious authority 

NEW DELHI, August 31. /TASS/. The Taliban (outlawed in Russia) is contemplating appointing Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada as the supreme leader of Afghanistan, News-18 TV reported on Tuesday, citing its sources. 

According to the TV channel, the Taliban intends to base its government structure on the Iranian one, making the supreme leader to be the head of state as well as the highest political and religious authority. 

Hibatullah Akhundzada is rumored to assume this position. He has never spoke in public and his whereabouts have remained largely unknown. 

The sources also added that he is likely to become the head of the supreme council.  

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