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Taliban deny reports that deputy prime minister Mullah Baradar is dead
Afghanistan
First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 3:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 3:32 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The Taliban denied reports that Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Baradar had died. The denial highlights uncertainty surrounding a senior Taliban figure.
SO WHAT?
Leadership uncertainty could affect Afghanistan's political stability and internal power dynamics.
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