Southern Afghan City Becomes De Facto Capital As Taliban Chief Tightens Grip On Power - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Afghanistan’s southern city of Kandahar is the historical birthplace and the political base of the Taliban. Now, the country’s second-largest city appears to be becoming the de facto capital under the militant group’s rule. Several officials have recently been transferred from the capital, Kabul, to Kandahar. Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah...