assassination of Khalil ur-Rehman

The assassination of Khalil ur-Rehman Haqqani, the Minister for Refugee and Repatriation in the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), on 11 December 2024 in Kabul, marked the first high-profile killing of a Taliban official since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021. The key figure of the Haqqani Network died in a suicide attack on ministry premises as he was exiting his office after offering afternoon prayers. The attack, claimed by the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) via its Telegram channel, highlights ISKP’s capacity to target senior Taliban leadership. The killing not only underscores the growing security threats posed by the ISKP but also raises questions about the Taliban’s ability to maintain internal stability and security. สล็อต