Taliban Leader Deploys 7,000 Special Forces Across Seven Key Afghan Provinces

The leader of the Taliban has recently decided to station 7,000 military personnel across seven strategic provinces in Afghanistan, organizing them directly under his command. Previously, he had already maintained a special protective unit and led part of the Taliban’s suicide squads.

Sources close to the Taliban say the exact number of protective forces and suicide attackers loyal to the group’s leader is not disclosed due to security sensitivities. However, reports indicate that a significant portion of his protective forces consists of individuals belonging to the “Nurzi” tribe, the same tribe as the Taliban leader himself.

This expansion of the military structure tied personally to the Taliban leader occurs amid widespread economic difficulties and extensive social restrictions faced by many Afghan citizens. The increased concentration of military power at the leadership level raises questions about the Taliban administration’s priorities and the potential consequences for the country’s security and political landscape.

The targeted provinces have not been officially announced, but it is said that these areas hold special strategic and security importance for the Taliban. The growth in forces loyal to the leader may signify an effort to further consolidate internal control and manage intra-group rivalries.