Local sources reported on Thursday that tensions among Taliban commanders in Badakhshan Province have flared due to disagreements over the destruction of opium poppy fields and the sidelining of ethnic Tajik figures from positions of authority. The attempted arrest of a Tajik commander has deepened existing resentment among non-Pashtun factions, prompting senior Taliban figures to intervene in mediation efforts. However, these efforts have so far failed to resolve the dispute, highlighting internal fragmentation within the Taliban. This event took place on 05/29/2025 at the following location: Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Legal/Diplomatic
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AMU TV
