Taliban Appoint Civilian as Deputy Chief of Border Police Amid Concerns Over Transparency
The Taliban administration has appointed a civilian, Hafiz Mohammad Zarif Khitab, as the Deputy Chief of the General Directorate of Border Police.
This decision follows an order reportedly issued by the group’s leader, though details regarding the selection process or the criteria considered for this appointment remain unclear.
The appointment of a civilian to such a military position, without transparency about his work background or experience in security matters, has raised concerns about the methods of appointments within the Taliban’s administrative structure.
Previously, the Taliban have appointed several religious figures or individuals close to their leadership circles to key security and civil positions without regard to the necessary expertise. This approach has intensified criticism over the lack of meritocracy in the group’s governance.
