Shafie Azam, the Economic Relations Officer of the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has stated that young supporters of the group are veering off course.

In a note on X social media platform, he wrote, "We, the youth, are heading down the wrong path. Instead of aligning the nation, we are pushing them away."

Azam added that following the Taliban's victory, the group's objective was to establish stability in the country, distance the nation from the "enemy," and get the support of the people. He said that this was also the philosophy behind the group's public statements.

This Taliban official did not provide an explanation for the behaviour of young members of the group who he described as straying from the right path. However, it seems that increasing dissatisfaction among the people with the group may be the reason.

Previously, some senior Taliban members have repeatedly voiced their opposition to public criticism.

Several Taliban officials who had criticised the group over the past two and a half years have been isolated or imprisoned.

The Taliban has repeatedly detained and imprisoned citizens or analysts for their critical remarks.