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Taliban Downsizing Deepens Afghanistan’s Institutional Fragility

Taliban Downsizing Deepens Afghanistan’s Institutional Fragility

Afghanistan’s governance structure is showing signs of institutional fragility following mass layoffs across key sectors. In April 2025, Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered a 20% reduction in staff within the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, and General Directorate of Intelligence. Over 90,000 education workers were also dismissed under the same directive. Officials cited […]

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