Government of Afghanistan
{{Short description|National government of Afghanistan}}
{{Infobox government
| government_name = Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
| nativename = {{unbulleted list|{{native name|ps|د افغانستان اسلامي امارت|italic=no}}
{{small|{{transliteration|ps|Də Afġānistān Islāmī Imārat}}}}|{{native name|prs|امارت اسلامی افغانستان|italic=no}}
{{small|{{transliteration|prs|Imārat-i Islāmī-yi Afghānistān}}}}}}
| government_form = Theocratic emirate
| image = Arms of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.svg
| caption = Emblem of Afghanistan
| date = {{Start date|2021|08|15|df=y}} (current form)
{{Start date|1996|4|4|df=y}} (First Islamic Emirate)
{{Start date|1919|8|19|df=y}} (independence)
| document = 1998 dastur
| document_type = Guiding document
| country = Afghanistan
| website = {{URL|alemarahenglish.af}}
| branch1 = Leadership
| branch1_label1 = Head of state
| branch1_data1 = Supreme Leader
| branch1_label2 = Deputy head of state
| branch1_data2 =Deputy Leader
| branch1_label3 = Main body
| branch1_data3 =
| branch2 =
| meeting_place = Kandahar
| branch3 = Executive
| leader_type = Head of government
| leader_title = Prime Minister
| main_body = Council of Ministers
| leader_type2 = Deputy head of government
| leader_title2 = Deputy Prime Minister(s)
| appointed = Supreme Leader
| headquarters = Arg, Kabul
| departments = Ministries
| branch4 = Judiciary
| court = Supreme Court
| chief_justice = Chief Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
| seat = Supreme Court Building, Kabul
}}
{{PoliticsAF|expanded=Government}}
The government of Afghanistan, officially called the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and informally known as the Taliban government, is the central government of Afghanistan, a unitary state. Under the leadership of the Taliban, the government is a theocracy and an emirate with political power concentrated in the hands of a supreme leader and his clerical advisors, collectively referred to as the Leadership. The Leadership makes all major policy decisions behind closed doors, which are then implemented by the country's civil service and judiciary. As Afghanistan is an Islamic state, governance is based on Sharia law and Pashtunwali, which the Taliban enforces strictly through extensive social and cultural policies.
Over its history, Afghanistan has variously been governed as a monarchy, a republic, and a theocracy. The current theocratic government came to power in 2021 with the United States-led coalition's withdrawal after a twenty-year insurgency against the Western-backed Islamic Republic, after having itself been ousted in 2001.
The current government is internationally unrecognized and lacks a clear constitutional basis, though the Taliban announced plans in January 2022 to form a constitutional commission. Instead, the government applies an arbitrary interpretation of Sharia law. There is no separation of powers, with total authority vested in the Leadership.{{Cite web|title=Taliban plans to form 'commission' in 2022 to draft new constitution|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/taliban-plans-to-form-commission-in-2022-to-draft-new-constitution20210923235409/|access-date=2022-01-17|website=ANI News|language=en|archive-date=2021-12-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229155741/https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/taliban-plans-to-form-commission-in-2022-to-draft-new-constitution20210923235409/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=The Lawless Land: How Does the Taliban's Abolishing of Afghan Laws Affect Citizens' Security?|url=https://www.jurist.org/commentary/2022/01/maryam-jami-lawlessness-taliban-afghan-laws-citizens-security/|access-date=2022-02-12|website=www.jurist.org|date=11 January 2022 |language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212062819/https://www.jurist.org/commentary/2022/01/maryam-jami-lawlessness-taliban-afghan-laws-citizens-security/|url-status=live}} The government is criticized by international observers for totalitarianism,*{{cite journal |last1=Sakhi |first1=Nilofar |title=The Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan and Security Paradox |journal=Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs |date=December 2022 |volume=9 |issue=3 |pages=383–401 |doi=10.1177/23477970221130882 |s2cid=253945821 |quote=Afghanistan is now controlled by a militant group that operates out of a totalitarian ideology.}}
- {{cite web |last1=Madadi |first1=Sayed |title=Dysfunctional centralization and growing fragility under Taliban rule |url=https://www.mei.edu/publications/dysfunctional-centralization-and-growing-fragility-under-taliban-rule |website=Middle East Institute |access-date=28 November 2022 |date=6 September 2022 |quote=In other words, the centralized political and governance institutions of the former republic were unaccountable enough that they now comfortably accommodate the totalitarian objectives of the Taliban without giving the people any chance to resist peacefully. }}
- {{cite web |last1=Sadr |first1=Omar |title=Afghanistan's Public Intellectuals Fail to Denounce the Taliban |url=https://www.fairobserver.com/region/central_south_asia/omar-sadr-afghanistan-taliban-rule-totalitarianism-human-rights-news-2441/ |website=Fair Observer |access-date=28 November 2022 |date=23 March 2022 |quote=The Taliban government currently installed in Afghanistan is not simply another dictatorship. By all standards, it is a totalitarian regime. }}
- {{cite web |title=Dismantlement of the Taliban regime is the only way forward for Afghanistan |url=https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/southasiasource/dismantlement-of-the-taliban-regime-is-the-only-way-forward-for-afghanistan/ |website=Atlantic Council |access-date=28 November 2022 |date=8 September 2022 |quote=As with any other ideological movement, the Taliban's Islamic government is transformative and totalitarian in nature. }}
- {{cite web |last1=Akbari |first1=Farkhondeh |title=The Risks Facing Hazaras in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan |url=https://extremism.gwu.edu/risks-facing-hazaras-taliban-ruled-afghanistan |website=George Washington University |access-date=28 November 2022 |date=7 March 2022 |quote=In the Taliban's totalitarian Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, there is no meaningful political inclusivity or representation for Hazaras at any level. |archive-date=14 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114164914/https://extremism.gwu.edu/risks-facing-hazaras-taliban-ruled-afghanistan |url-status=dead }} systemic human rights violations, as well as for being unaccountable, opaque, and exclusive of women, religious and ethnic minorities, and those with dissenting views. Since coming to power, it has grappled with an economic crisis, international isolation, terrorism and rebellion, and a string of natural disasters.
Leadership of the Islamic Emirate
=Supreme Leader =
{{main|Supreme Leader of Afghanistan}}
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the head-of-state, commander-in-chief, and religious leader of Afghanistan.{{Cite web |date=2015-07-31 |title=Statement from the Taliban: "Appointing a New Leader" |url=https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/statement-taliban-appointing-new-leader |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240113132505/https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/statement-taliban-appointing-new-leader |archive-date=2024-01-13 |access-date=2022-01-17 |website=Lawfare |language=en}} These responsibilities include appointing and dismissing the cabinet, judiciary, armed forces general staff,{{Cite web |title=New appointments in accordance with the decree of the esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=3 March 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-appointments-made-in-accordance-with-the-decree-of-the-esteemed-amir-ul-momineen/ |access-date=2022-12-18 |language=en-US}} and provincial and municipal governments, issuing decrees, special instructions, and orders regulating the operations of those mentioned above.{{Cite web |title=New appointments based on decree of His Highness Amir-ul-Muminin – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=26 September 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-appointments-based-on-decree-of-his-highness-amir-ul-muminin/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Jahn }}{{Cite news |title=Islamic Emirate Introduces New Members of Caretaker Cabinet |url=https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174918 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011124649/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174918 |archive-date=2021-10-11 |access-date=2022-01-17 |website=TOLOnews |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-10-15 |title=Abdul Hakim Haqqani appointed Afghanistan's chief justice |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/2324906/abdul-hakim-haqqani-appointed-afghanistans-chief-justice |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015132732/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2324906/abdul-hakim-haqqani-appointed-afghanistans-chief-justice |archive-date=2021-10-15 |access-date=2022-01-17 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-08-24 |title=Taliban name Kabul governor, mayor as part of new regime: Report |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/taliban-name-kabul-guv-mayor-as-part-of-new-regime-afghans-await-evacuation-101629804802284.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182656/https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/taliban-name-kabul-guv-mayor-as-part-of-new-regime-afghans-await-evacuation-101629804802284.html |archive-date=2022-01-18 |access-date=2022-01-17 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Special Decree Issued by Amir-ul-Momenin on Women's Rights – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=3 December 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/special-decree-issued-by-amir-ul-momenin-on-womens-rights/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=Instructions of Amir-ul-Momenin (May Allah protect him) to governors about Afghans going to Western countries – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=8 December 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/instructions-of-amir-ul-momenin-may-allah-protect-him-to-governors-about-afghans-going-to-western-countries/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }} The supreme leader also approves or vetos laws drafted by cabinet ministries, after they are vetted by the Ministry of Justice and a review committee for compliance with Islamic law.{{Cite web |last=Sirat |first=Siyar |date=2022-11-29 |title=Taliban's supreme leader to have final say over 'new laws' |url=https://amu.tv/en/25433/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Amu TV |language=en-US}} Supreme leaders have all served life terms, with their deputies appointed by the Leadership Council to succeed them.
The supreme leader is advised by an advisory council of four to six individuals on appointments, national security, and domestic and religious policy, which form an advisory committee. These individuals have the final say on all policy decisions.{{Cite journal |last=Sohail |first=Ajmal |date=October 2022 |title=Taliban: Structure, Strategy, Agenda, and the International Terrorism Threat |url=https://eeradicalization.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taliban-Report-by-Ajmal-Souhail-final.pdf |journal=European Eye on Radicalization |pages=13–15 |access-date=2022-12-21 |archive-date=2023-05-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522010847/https://eeradicalization.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Taliban-Report-by-Ajmal-Souhail-final.pdf |url-status=dead }}
= Deputy Leader(s) =
{{main|Deputy Leader of Afghanistan}}
The deputy leader(s) of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the deputy head-of-state and is appointed by the supreme leader for an indefinite term. The deputy leader serves as acting top leader when the former is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable to execute their duties.{{Cite web |title=Khaama Press – The son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the... |url=https://www.facebook.com/KhaamaPress/photos/a.308289645853050/3679955935353054/?type=3 |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=www.facebook.com |language=en}} However, there can be more than two deputy leaders,{{cite journal |last1=Ruttig |first1=Thomas |date=March 2021 |title=Have the Taliban Changed? |url=https://ctc.usma.edu/have-the-taliban-changed/ |journal=CTC Sentinel |publisher=Combating Terrorism Center |volume=14 |issue=3 |access-date=11 February 2022 |archive-date=11 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211081040/https://ctc.usma.edu/have-the-taliban-changed/ |url-status=dead }}[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6410389.stm 'Taleban leader held' in Pakistan], BBC News, March 2, 2007 as was the case with Akhtar Mansoor promoting Haibatullah Akhundzada and Sirajuddin Haqqani to the positions. By norm, the first deputy leader succeeds the supreme leader upon death.
= Leadership Council =
{{Main Article|Leadership Council of Afghanistan}}
The Leadership Council of Afghanistan (also known as the Supreme Council){{cite news |last1=Chughtai |first1=Alia |date=7 September 2021 |title=Who are the men leading the Taliban's new government? |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/who-are-the-men-in-the-taliban-acting-government |access-date=17 June 2022 |agency=Reuters}} is an advisory council to the Supreme Leader. The council is the supreme governing body of the Taliban and the Government of the Islamic Emirate. It functions under a consensus decision-making model, and is chaired by the supreme leader. The Leadership Council appoints the supreme leader in the event of a vacancy. The supreme leader convenes and chairs the council at his sole discretion. He has ultimate authority and may override or circumvent it at any time.{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Tahir |last2=Ayesha |first2=Tanzeem |date=29 August 2021 |title=Taliban Close to Formation of Cabinet, Announcement of New Government |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal_taliban-close-formation-cabinet-announcement-new-government/6210116.html |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=Voice of America}}{{cite news |last1=Khan |first1=Tahir |last2=Ayesha |first2=Tanzeem |date=29 August 2021 |title=Taliban Close to Formation of Cabinet, Announcement of New Government |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal_taliban-close-formation-cabinet-announcement-new-government/6210116.html |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=Voice of America}}{{cite news |last1=Burke |first1=Jason |date=17 August 2021 |title=The Taliban leaders in line to become de facto rulers of Afghanistan |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/17/the-taliban-leaders-in-line-to-become-de-facto-rulers-of-afghanistan |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Guardian}}{{cite news |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Sudha |date=10 September 2021 |title=What Role Will the Taliban's 'Supreme Leader' Play in the New Government? |url=https://thediplomat.com/2021/09/what-role-will-the-talibans-supreme-leader-play-in-the-new-government/ |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=The Diplomat}}{{cite journal |last1=Jones |first1=Seth G. |date=December 2020 |title=Afghanistan's Future Emirate? The Taliban and the Struggle for Afghanistan |url=https://ctc.usma.edu/afghanistans-future-emirate-the-taliban-and-the-struggle-for-afghanistan/ |url-status=dead |journal=CTC Sentinel |publisher=Combating Terrorism Center |volume=13 |issue=11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220211092128/https://ctc.usma.edu/afghanistans-future-emirate-the-taliban-and-the-struggle-for-afghanistan/ |archive-date=11 February 2022 |access-date=16 June 2022}}{{cite news |last1=Sayed |first1=Adbul |date=8 September 2021 |title=Analysis: How Are the Taliban Organized? |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal_analysis-how-are-taliban-organized/6219266.html |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=Voice of America}} The leadership council consists of thirty members.{{cite news |last1=Sayed |first1=Adbul |date=8 September 2021 |title=Analysis: How Are the Taliban Organized? |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/us-afghanistan-troop-withdrawal_analysis-how-are-taliban-organized/6219266.html |access-date=16 June 2022 |work=Voice of America}}
= Ulema Council of Kandahar =
The Ulema Council of Kandahar, or Kandahar Provincial Council, is the de facto ruling and executive oversight body of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Despite being officially responsible for advising and overseeing the Kandahar provincial government, it also approves and disapproves all decisions made by the Kabul-based Council of Ministers.{{Cite news |title=منبع: رهبر طالبان دستور داده تا شورای علما در کندهار ایجاد شود |url=https://da.azadiradio.com/a/31648812.html |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=رادیو آزادی|date=11 January 2022 |last1=آزادی |first1=رادیو }}{{Cite web |date=2022-03-29 |title=The Ban on Older Girls' Education: Taleban conservatives ascendant and a leadership in disarray |url=https://www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/rights-freedom/the-ban-on-older-girls-education-taleban-conservatives-ascendant-and-a-leadership-in-disarray/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Afghanistan Analysts Network – English |language=ps-GB}}
All its members are ulema native to or residents of Kandahar province. The supreme leader appoints all 24 members, with the council itself is presided over by a chairman and deputy chairman and being assisted by a financial and administrative director.
= Council of Ulema (national) =
The Council of Ulema{{Cite web |title=Foreign Minister meets Council of Ulema, influential Shia Scholars – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=7 May 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/foreign-minister-meets-council-of-ulema-influential-shia-scholars/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }} or Ulema Shura{{Cite web |last=O'Donnell |first=Lynne |title=U.N. Calls Ambassadors for Meeting With Taliban in Kandahar |url=https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/11/30/united-nations-taliban-meeting-kandahar-humanitarian-aid/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Foreign Policy |language=en-US}} is the highest religious authority in Afghanistan. It is responsible for ensuring all policies by the executive conform to Sharia and can overrule decisions made by the Council of Ministers.{{Cite web |last=۸صبح |date=2022-06-29 |title=هدف و ماموریت دشوار شورای علمای طالبان |url=https://8am.media/the-difficult-goal-and-mission-of-the-taliban-ulema-council/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=روزنامه ۸صبح |language=fa-IR}} Other responsibilities include the appointment, removal or replacement, and giving of allegiance, to the Supreme Leader.{{Cite web |title=مبدأ الشورى يقيم دولة في أفغانستان – مجلة الصمود الإسلامية | date=30 September 2022 |url=https://alsomood.af/?p=24920 |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=ar}}{{Cite web |title=The Taliban Biography: The Structure and Leadership of the Taliban 1996–2002 |url=https://nsarchive2.gwu.edu/NSAEBB/NSAEBB295/index.htm |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=nsarchive2.gwu.edu}}
= Central Dar ul-Ifta =
The General Directorate of the Central Dar ul-Ifta{{Cite web |title=Fresh appointments based on decree of the esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=21 September 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/fresh-appointment-based-on-the-order-the-esteemed-amirul-momineen/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-01-29 |title=د افغانستان اسلامي امارت مرکزي دار الافتاء ته مو خپلې پوښتنې راولېږئ – د افغانستان اسلامي امارت، Islamic Emirate Of Afghanistan |url=https://www.alemarah.af/central-daralifta/%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%BA%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%B1%DA%A9%D8%B2%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=www.alemarah.af |language=fa-IR |last1=حسیني |first1=حمزه }} is responsible for issuing fatwas on various issues.{{Cite web |title=Database |url=http://www.afghan-bios.info/index.php?option=com_afghanbios&id=5294&task=view&total=1095&start=240&Itemid=2 |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=www.afghan-bios.info}} It functions as a religious judicial body,{{Cite web |last=Cuffley |first=Adrienne |date=2022-10-20 |title=Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Findings on the Current Situation • Stimson Center |url=https://www.stimson.org/2022/afghanistan-under-the-taliban-findings-on-the-current-situation/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Stimson Center |language=en-US}} allowed to make quasi-binding decisions on multiple topics its scholars deem to be in line with Islamic Law. Its director is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader.
Executive
= Prime minister =
{{main|Prime Minister of Afghanistan}}
The prime minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the appointed head of government. They are responsible for overseeing the civil service operations and presiding over the Council of Ministers.{{Cite web |title=Acting PM of Afghanistan's Taliban gov't chairs cabinet meeting on economy |url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-10/26/c_1310270576.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027192340/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/2021-10/26/c_1310270576.htm |archive-date=2021-10-27 |access-date=2022-01-19 |website=www.xinhuanet.com}}{{Cite web |title=Cabinet instructs relevant ministries to improve functions of Boldak and Torkham borders – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=10 March 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/cabinet-instructs-relevant-ministries-to-improve-functions-if-boldak-and-torkham-borders/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |last=ZS |date=2022-12-14 |title=Weekly Cabinet Meeting of IEA Held |url=https://bakhtarnews.af/en/weekly-cabinet-meeting-of-iea-held-2/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Bakhtar News Agency |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217025840/https://bakhtarnews.af/en/weekly-cabinet-meeting-of-iea-held-2/ |url-status=dead }} The prime minister's office is one of six institutions within the cabinet that are directly under the purview of the supreme leader.
The prime minister, along with the cabinet, is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader for an undefined term.
= Deputy Prime Ministers =
{{main|Deputy Prime Minister of Afghanistan}}
The deputy prime ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are the appointed deputy heads of government, responsible for presiding overseeing the work of designated ministries and agencies who’ve been subordinated to the former{{Cite book |title=Decrees, Orders, and Instructions of His Excellency, Amir al-Mu'minin |publisher=Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=May 22, 2023 |location= |pages=33–34}} and presiding over the Council of Ministers in the prime minister's absence or incapacity.{{Cite web |last=Moubayed |first=Sami |date=2021-09-24 |title=Afghanistan's New Premier: Figurehead or Bold Leader? |url=https://insidearabia.com/afghanistans-new-premier-figurehead-or-bold-leader/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |website=Inside Arabia |language=en-US}} Deputy prime ministers are also assigned specialized portfolios since 2021, overseeing technical commissions addressing critical issues.{{Cite web |title=Political commission's meeting held – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=11 May 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/political-commissions-meeting-held/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=Deputy Economic PM Chairs Economic Commission Meeting – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=30 November 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/economic-commission-meeting-held/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=Meeting of Administrative Commission of the IEA Convened – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=10 November 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-of-administrative-commission-the-iea-convened/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
Like the prime minister and cabinet, the deputy prime ministers are appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader for an undefined term.
= Council of Ministers =
{{main|Cabinet of Afghanistan}}
The council of ministers of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the cabinet. It comprises 26 ministries{{Cite web |title=Statement of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan regarding cabinet announcement – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=7 September 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/statement-of-islamic-emirate-of-afghanistan-regarding-cabinet-announcement/ |access-date=2022-12-17 |language=en-US |last1=Khan |first1=Zahir }} whose agency executives administer the civil service and are overseen by the Prime Minister. The ministries are also responsible for preparing legislation in their respective areas of policy for vetting by the Ministry of Justice and approval or veto by the supreme leader. Despite being led by the prime minister, it's effectively answerable and subordinate to the Supreme Leader.
= Commissions =
Several commissions have been formed to handle issues and subjects seen as critical by the Islamic Emirate. Several cabinet ministers or ministry directors are appointed to chair these commissions.{{Cite web |title=One Year Later: Taliban Reprise Repressive Rule, but Struggle to Build a State |url=https://www.usip.org/publications/2022/08/one-year-later-taliban-reprise-repressive-rule-struggle-build-state |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220817170957/https://www.usip.org/publications/2022/08/one-year-later-taliban-reprise-repressive-rule-struggle-build-state |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 17, 2022 |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=United States Institute of Peace |language=en}} There are currently several commissions that have been formed since August 15, 2021.
- Economic Commission{{Cite web |title=Meeting of the Economic Commission held – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=13 January 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-of-the-economic-commission-held/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Economic Commission to establish standard land transport system – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=13 June 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/economic-commission-to-establish-standard-land-transport-system/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Administrative Commission{{Cite web |title=Meeting of Administrative Commission convened – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=3 June 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/52085/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Meeting of Administrative Commission of the IEA Convened – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=10 November 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-of-administrative-commission-the-iea-convened/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Repatriation and Contact of Afghan Personalities Commission{{Cite web |title=Commission for Liaison and Repatriation with Afghan Personalities officially started its work – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=21 May 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/commission-for-liaison-and-repatriation-of-afghan-personalities-officially-started-its-work/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=Meeting of Commission for Contact with Afghan Personalities Convened – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=16 November 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-of-commission-for-contact-with-afghan-personalities-convened/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Security and Settlement Affairs Commission{{cite tweet |author=Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) |user=Zabehulah_M33 |number=1534953284410167301 |date=2022-06-09 |title=د امنیتي او تصفیوي چارو لوی کمیسیون خبرتیا https://t.co/L6YmuJFmgt https://t.co/ITQ6H6gvA6 |trans-title=Security and Settlement Affairs Commission Notice |language=fa |access-date=2022-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610235207/https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1534953284410167301 |archive-date=2022-06-10 |url-status=live}}
- Declaration and Liquidation Commission{{cite tweet |author=Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) |user=Zabehulah_M33 |number=1517008894488367104 |date=2022-04-21 |title=اعلامیه کمیسیون تصفیه https://t.co/NTcYBy39lN https://t.co/5CIzLRX6mV |trans-title=Announcement of the liquidation commission |language=fa |access-date=2022-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421051501/https://twitter.com/Zabehulah_M33/status/1517008894488367104 |archive-date=2022-04-21 |url-status=live}}
- Media Violations Commission{{Cite web |title=Media violation commission formed on press freedom day – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=19 May 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/media-violation-commission-formed-on-press-freedom-day/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Aid Submission Commission
- Political Commission{{Cite web |title=Political commission's meeting held – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=11 May 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/political-commissions-meeting-held/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- National Procurement Commission{{Cite web |title=Based upon Decree of Esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen National Procurement Commission Established – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=13 December 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/first-meeting-of-national-procurement-commission-to-be-held-today/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=First Meeting of National Procurement Commission Conviend – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=13 December 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/first-meeting-of-national-procurement-commission-conviend/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- High Commission for the Prevention and Restitution of State Land Grabbing{{Cite web |title=Restitution of state lands, a distinctiveness of the IEA {{!}} Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/restitution-of-state-lands-a-distinctiveness-of-the-iea/ |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=www.alemarahenglish.af|date=29 March 2023 |author1=Zahir }}
- High Commission for the Facilitation of Returning Refugees{{Cite web |last=khan |first=zahir |date=2023-11-20 |title=Daily report of high commission for facilitation of returning rafugees |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/daily-report-of-high-commission-for-facilitation-of-returning-rafugees/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |language=en-US}}
Judiciary
{{main|Judiciary of Afghanistan}}
The judiciary of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan consists of the Supreme Court, Appellate Courts, Civil Courts, Primary Courts, Military Court, zonal Military Courts, and provincial Military Courts. All justices and court officials are appointed and dismissed by the Supreme Leader.{{Cite web |title=New appointments in accordance with the decree of the esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=3 March 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-appointments-made-in-accordance-with-the-decree-of-the-esteemed-amir-ul-momineen/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}}
= Supreme Court =
{{main|Supreme Court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan}}
The Supreme Court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the court of final resort and oversees the civilian and military judiciary.{{Cite book |title=Orders, Decrees, and Instructions of His Excellency, Amir al-Mu'minin |publisher=Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=May 23, 2023 |pages=60}} Currently, the court comprises a chief justice and two deputy justices. In the first round of judicial appointments after the Fall of Kabul, the supreme court appointed all judges.{{Cite web |title=Supreme Court of the IEA appoints heads of the appellate courts – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=15 December 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/supreme-court-of-the-iea-appoints-heads-of-the-appellate-courts/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }} Since then however, justices have been appointed by the Supreme Leader.
= Appellate Court(s) =
The appellate courts are the courts of second appeal operating at the provincial level. Each court is presided over by an appointed Chief Justice and assisted by a court clerk in administration alongside a mufti.{{Cite web |last=Rahimi |first=Haroun |title=Remaking of Afghanistan: How the Taliban are Changing Afghanistan's Laws and Legal Institutions |url=https://www.isas.nus.edu.sg/papers/remaking-of-afghanistan-how-the-taliban-are-changing-afghanistans-laws-and-legal-institutions/ |access-date=2022-12-28 |website=National University of Singapore}} Cases are heard from Primary Courts.
= Primary Court(s) =
= Military courts =
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan also maintains a parallel military judicial system meant for hearing complaints, lawsuits, and petitions against personnel within the security forces. It consists of the Military Court, zonal Military Courts, and provincial Military Courts. The Military Courts have exclusive authority hear complaints, petitions, and complaints against staff from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence.{{Cite book |title=Decrees, Orders, and Instructions of His Excellency, Amir Al-Mu'minin |date=May 23, 2023 |publisher=Ministry of Justice of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |pages=30}}
== Military Court ==
The Military Court of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the court of final resort for the hearing of complaints, lawsuits, and petitions against personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence. The court is presided over by an appointed Head of the Military Court who is assisted by two justices. Mawlawi Obaidullah Nizami is the current Head of the Military Court, and presides over the court alongside Mawlawi Sayyid Agha, and Mawlawi Zahid Akhundzada.{{cite tweet |last=Samangani |first=Inamullah |author-link=Inamullah Samangani |user=HabibiSamangani |number=1458299158478086144 |date=2021-11-10 |title=فرمان امیرالمؤمنین در باره تاسیس محکمه نظامی: به منظور تنفیذ نظام شرعی، تعمیل احکام الهی و اصلاح اجتماعی محکمه نظامی در تشکیلات ا.ا.ا. تاسیس شده، که تشکیل آن قرار ذیل است: ۱: مولوی عبیدالله نظامی، رئیس محکمه نظامی ۲: مولوی سیدآغا و ۳: مولوی زاهد آخندزاده، قاضیان محکمه نظامی ۱/۲ |trans-title=The decree of Amir al-Mu'minin regarding the establishment of a military court: in order to enforce the Sharia system, enforce divine decrees and social reform the military court in the organization of A.A. was established, whose composition is as follows: 1: Maulvi Obeidullah Nizami, President of the Military Court 2: Maulvi Seyed Agha and 3: Maulvi Zahid Akhundzadeh, judges of the Military Court 1/2 |language=fa |access-date=2022-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511025814/https://twitter.com/habibisamangani/status/1458299158478086144 |archive-date=2022-05-11 |url-status=live}}{{cite tweet |last=Samangani |first=Inamullah |author-link=Inamullah Samangani |user=HabibiSamangani |number=1458299166833225730 |date=2021-11-10 |title=محکمه نظامی در روشنی احکام شرعی صلاحیت دارد شکایات، دعواها و عرائض علیه مسئولان و منسوبین ارگانهای سهگانه امنیتی (وزارتهای دفاع و داخله و لوی ریاست استخبارات) را شنیده، بررسی نموده و فیصلههای شرعی صادر نماید، که پس از تائید محاکم ثلاثه و مقام رهبری ا.ا.ا. تطبیق میشود. ۲/۲ |trans-title=The military court, in the light of Sharia rulings, has the authority to hear complaints, lawsuits and petitions against the officials and employees of the three security organs (Ministry of Defense and Interior and the Intelligence Directorate) and issue Sharia decisions, which after the approval of the three courts and the leadership A.A.A. It is adapted. 2/2 |language=fa |access-date=2022-12-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110050316/https://twitter.com/HabibiSamangani/status/1458299166833225730 |archive-date=2021-11-10 |url-status=live}}
== Zonal military courts ==
Eight military courts serve as a court of the second instance for complaints, petitions, and lawsuits, involving personnel within the areas security forces from the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence. These courts are led by an appointed 'executive commander' while judicial hearings are presided over by an appointed justice. Zonal military counters operate above provincial military courts.{{Cite web |title=New appointments based on decree of His Highness Amir-ul-Muminin – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=26 September 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-appointments-based-on-decree-of-his-highness-amir-ul-muminin/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Jahn }}
== Provincial military courts ==
Provincial governments
{{Main|Provinces of Afghanistan}}
= Provincial Ulema Council =
The supreme leader appoints a provincial Ulema Councils, also known as the Council of Scholars, to oversee the governor and civil service. The council is given the power to advise the provincial government and overrule any policy or decision contrary to Islam.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-13 |title=Ulema Council established over Takhar provincial government {{!}} Ariana News |url=https://www.ariananews.af/ulema-council-established-over-takhar-provincial-government/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=www.ariananews.af |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |title=منبع: رهبر طالبان دستور داده تا شورای علما در کندهار ایجاد شود |url=https://da.azadiradio.com/a/31648812.html |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=رادیو آزادی|date=11 January 2022 |last1=آزادی |first1=رادیو }}
Each council comprises 15 to 24 appointed religious scholars and tribal elders. An appointed chairman presides over the body, while a deputy chairman and financial and administrative director assist him.{{Cite web |title=Based upon decree of Amir-ul-Mumineen, Baghlan council of scholars established – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=22 December 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/based-upon-decree-of-amir-ul-mumineen-baghlan-council-of-scholars-established/ |access-date=2022-12-24 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
= Provincial governor =
The provincial governor is appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader to oversee the province's administration{{Cite web |date=2021-11-07 |title=د نږدې شلو ولایاتو لپاره نوي والیان او امنیې قوماندانان وټاکل شول |url=http://azamnews.com/?p=108148 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107145754/http://azamnews.com/?p=108148 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 7, 2021 |access-date=2022-12-21 |website=عــزم |language=ps}}{{Cite web |title=Fresh appointments based on decree of the esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=21 September 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/fresh-appointment-based-on-the-order-the-esteemed-amirul-momineen/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}} under the regional ulema council. All governors supervise the work of local civil service and can issue instructions regulating or directing their work.
= Provincial departments =
Beneath the provincial governor is departments that manage the local civil service. These departments are regional directorates of ministries within the council of ministers. Directors appointed and dismissed by the supreme leader oversee the operation of their respective local departments. These departments at the provincial level are:
- Governor's Office{{Cite web |title=District governor appointed – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=8 April 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/district-governor-appointed/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |last1=Khan |first1=Farahd }}
- Finance Department{{Cite web |title=Kunar finance department collects 65 million AFN revenue during last three months – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=20 January 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/kunar-finance-department-collects-65-million-afn-revenue-during-last-three-months/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}{{Cite web |title=Takhar revenue increases by 50% compared to previous years – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=26 April 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/takhar-revenue-increases-by-50-compared-to-previous-years/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Education Department{{Cite web |title=Five new schools established in Ghazni – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=16 November 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/five-new-schools-established-in-ghazni/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation Department{{Cite web |title=Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Uruzgan destroys expired seeds and medicines – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=12 January 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/the-department-of-agriculture-irrigation-and-livestock-of-uruzgan-destroy-expired-seeds-and-medicines/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Information and Culture Department{{Cite web |title=Kandahar's new director for information and culture department appointed – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=29 August 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/kandahars-new-director-for-information-and-culture-department-appointed/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}}
- Hajj and Religious Affairs Department{{Cite web |title=Meeting held in Hajj and Religious Affairs department – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=19 February 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-held-in-hajj-and-religious-affairs-department/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |last1=Khan |first1=Farahd }}{{Cite web |title=Meeting of religious scholars held in Ghazni's Hajj and Religious Affairs Department. – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=7 January 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-of-religious-scholars-held-in-ghaznis-hajj-and-religious-affairs-department/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department{{Cite web |title=New Director of Daikundi Rural Rehabilitation and Development assumes office – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |date=17 November 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-director-of-daikundi-rural-rehabilitation-and-development-assumes-office/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Acting director of Zabul Rural Rehabilitation and Development Department assumes his office – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=12 November 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/acting-director-of-zabul-rural-rehabilitation-and-development-department-assumes-his-office/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Preaching and Guidance, Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Evil Department{{Cite web |title=Esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen meets provincial chiefs of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=12 December 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/esteemed-amir-al-momineen-meets-provincial-chiefs-of-promotion-of-virtue-and-prevention-of-vice/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Public Works Department{{Cite web |title=Helmand Public Works Department rehabilitated damaged culverts on Helmand-Kandahar highway – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=January 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/helmand-public-works-department-rehabilitated-damaged-culverts-on-helmand-kandahar-highway/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Refugee and Repatriation Department{{Cite web |title=Meeting held concerning Repatriation of refugees – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=7 February 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/meeting-held-concerning-repatriation-of-refugees/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |last1=Khan |first1=Farahd }}{{Cite web |title=New director of Nimroz's Department of Refugees and Repatriation introduced – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=30 October 2021 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/new-director-of-nimrozs-department-of-refugees-and-repatriation-introduced/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Zahir }}
- Intelligence Department{{Cite web |title=Esteemed Amir-ul-Momineen Meets GDI officials – Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |work=Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Исламский Эмират Афганистан. |date=11 October 2022 |url=https://www.alemarahenglish.af/52895-2/ |access-date=2022-12-21 |language=en-US |author1=Jahn }}
Security forces
{{Main|Afghan Armed Forces|Afghan National Police|Haqqani network}}
Internal and external security of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan are the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and Ministry of Defence respectively.{{Cite web|title=Taliban announces new government in Afghanistan|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/taliban-announce-acting-ministers-of-new-government|access-date=2021-10-02|website=www.aljazeera.com|language=en|archive-date=2021-11-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104105327/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/taliban-announce-acting-ministers-of-new-government|url-status=live}} The heads of these two respective ministries are Mohammed Yaqoob, head of the Military Affairs Commission within the Rahbari Shura and son of Mullah Omar, and Sirajuddin Haqqani, head of the Haqqani Network.{{Cite news|title=Who's Who In The Taliban: The Men Who Run The Extremist Group And How They Operate|url=https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/taliban-leadership-structure-afghan/31397337.html|access-date=2021-10-02|newspaper=Radiofreeeurope/Radioliberty|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027121609/https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/taliban-leadership-structure-afghan/31397337.html|url-status=live}}
Currently the Islamic Emirate Army is subdivided into eight corps, mostly superseding the previous corps of the Afghan National Army.{{Cite web|title=Islamic Emirate Introduces New Members of Caretaker Cabinet|url=https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174918|access-date=2021-10-09|website=TOLOnews|language=en|archive-date=2021-10-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011124649/https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-174918|url-status=live}} In November 2021 Mullah Yaqoob, Acting Minister of Defense, announced the new names and of the corps.{{Cite news|url = https://www.khaama.com/taliban-retitles-all-military-corps-in-afghanistan-45747/|title = Taliban retitles all military corps in Afghanistan|newspaper = The Khaama Press News Agency|date = 8 November 2021|last1 = Lalzoy|first1 = Najibullah|access-date = 9 November 2021|archive-date = 24 November 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211124113255/https://www.khaama.com/taliban-retitles-all-military-corps-in-afghanistan-45747/|url-status = live}}
See also
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