Taleban Interim Government Inauguration Canceled: "Cabinet Has Already Begun Work"

Rumors About the Inauguration Ceremony on the 11th
Revealed by Culture Committee Executive on Twitter

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] The Afghan Islamic militant group Taliban has canceled the government inauguration ceremony, TASS news agency reported on the 10th.

According to the report, Enamullah Samangani, an official belonging to the Taliban's Cultural Commission, conveyed this information in the local language on his Twitter account that day. The Cultural Commission functions as the Ministry of Information and Culture for other countries' governments.

Samangani said, "The inauguration ceremony of the new Afghan government was canceled a few days ago," adding, "The leadership announced part of the cabinet to avoid causing further confusion among the people." He also stated, "The cabinet has already started its work," and "The information that the inauguration ceremony will be held on the 11th is also a rumor."

Earlier, on the 7th, the Taliban announced the list of the interim government cabinet and key officials, including Acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund. Subsequently, reports emerged that the Taliban invited diplomatic envoys from Russia, Pakistan, China, and Qatar to the inauguration ceremony.

There are also expectations that the Taliban will launch an official government six months later. Afghan Haama News Agency reported the previous day that the interim government cabinet revealed this time will last only six months, after which a comprehensive official government will be established. The interim cabinet list disclosed by the Taliban consists of 33 members, all of whom are hardliners or loyalist men within the Taliban. In response, the international community has criticized the Taliban since taking control of Afghanistan on the 15th of last month, stating that the promised inclusive government formation and respect for human rights were mere empty words.

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