Taliban marks two years since return to power in Afghanistan

In Kandahar, the cradle of the Taliban movement and from where reclusive Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada rules by decree, a military parade was cancelled and then moved to a military compound, officials told journalists. Kandahar resident Agha Sahib praised Akhundzada’s leadership, saying he had unified the country. “When he issues a decree from [Kandahar], it is accepted … all over the 34 provinces of Afghanistan,” said the 24-year-old who works for the interior ministry.