Taliban FM Criticises Internal Infighting, Public Statements
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi criticised internal disputes and public messaging within the group, saying inaccurate statements and media hype could harm the administration’s standing.
Addressing a gathering of cultural figures affiliated with the Taliban at the presidential palace in Kabul on Thursday, Muttaqi said the conduct of Taliban officials is closely watched by Afghans and the international community.
He warned that “manufacturing news and creating hype” damages the administration and that even a single incorrect news report, post or public remark could create problems for the Taliban system.
Muttaqi added that “speech without action” amounts to lying from a religious perspective and said failure to honour commitments leads to distrust.
He said members of the former Afghan government’s security forces had surrendered before the fall of Kabul based on promises and guarantees given by the Taliban.
In part of his remarks, the foreign minister questioned why some individuals, through their conduct, harm the Taliban administration, the public and people’s livelihoods.
Muttaqi stressed that under Taliban rule, reform should begin at the individual level.
