An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister

A suicide bombing in Kabul killed the Taliban refugee minister, Khalil Haqqani, and two others. Haqqani was a high-profile member of the Taliban inner circle and his death is seen as a significant blow to the group. The attack, which has no immediate claim of responsibility, raises questions about security and stability in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. Former President Hamid Karzai and others paid tribute to Haqqani, while Pakistan condemned the attack as a terrorist act. The timing of the assault is notable, coming after criticisms of the Taliban leader’s decision-making and policies regarding women and girls.

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