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Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Rahman Haqqani Killed in Kabul Explosion
Taliban’s acting minister for refugees, Khalil Rahman Haqqani, killed in Kabul explosion along with six others. He was a senior Haqqani network leader.
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by News Desk
2024-12-11
Taliban Refugee Minister Khalil Rahman Haqqani Killed in Kabul Explosion

Khalil Rahman Haqqani, the Afghan Taliban’s acting minister for refugees, was killed in an explosion in Kabul, along with six others. His nephew, Anas Haqqani, confirmed the death, calling Khalil a "brave mujahid" whose sacrifice would never be forgotten. The blast occurred at the Ministry of Refugees, although the perpetrators remain unclear.

Khalil Rahman Haqqani was a senior leader of the Haqqani network, founded by his brother, Jalaluddin Haqqani, a key figure in the Taliban’s insurgency against U.S. and NATO forces. The network has been responsible for numerous deadly attacks during the war in Afghanistan. Khalil was also the uncle of Sirajuddin Haqqani, the current interior minister in the Taliban's government.

In response to the attack, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar expressed condolences, condemning terrorism and calling for further investigation into the incident. Although violence has decreased in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, the Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) has remained active in the region, frequently targeting both Taliban officials and civilians.

The U.S. Treasury had classified Khalil Haqqani as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in 2011, and the U.S. State Department had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to his capture. Despite being a part of the Taliban's interim government, the Haqqanis have faced internal power struggles, with factions vying for control within the Taliban leadership.

The death of Khalil Haqqani marks another significant blow for the Taliban leadership, as several senior officials have been targeted in recent years, mostly by ISIS-K attacks.
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