Hibatullah Akhundzada joined the Taliban in 1994 and served in its judicial system and military courts. Respected for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and religious views, he rose steadily through the Taliban’s ranks. In 2016, following the death of Akhtar Mansour, Akhundzada was appointed as the leader of the Taliban.
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