Kandahar, Afghanistan – July 15, 2025
By Kauser News Reporters: 1277 and 1355
In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid claimed that the elusive Taliban Supreme Leader, Haibatullah Akhundzada, visited Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar. However, this statement lacks any photographic or video evidence—and now appears to be completely fabricated.
Kauser News Agency Investigation
Our reporters on the ground in Kandahar, who are closely connected with staff members at Mirwais Hospital, launched an investigation into this claim. After speaking with hospital personnel, including senior doctors and nurses, Kauser News can confirm that no such visit took place.
“No one from the Taliban leadership visited our hospital,” said a senior doctor who requested anonymity due to security concerns. “Patients are admitted, yes—but none reported meeting or seeing anyone resembling Haibatullah Akhundzada.”
Furthermore, Kauser News reached out to several patients and family members who were present at the hospital during the alleged visit. All denied any interaction with or even sightings of the Taliban leader.
Denials from Other Sources
Kabul Podcast (www.kabulpodcast.com) also conducted a follow-up interview with the head of Mirwais Hospital, who confirmed the report’s falsehood. “There was no visit by Haibatullah Akhundzada,” the hospital chief stated plainly. “This is misinformation.”
Additionally, Afghanistan-based cybersecurity group @nsa_afg conducted a review of surveillance footage from Mirwais Hospital during the timeframe cited by Mujahid. Their analysis concluded: “There is zero evidence to support the claim. No suspicious movements or VIP arrivals were recorded.”
What This Means
This event sheds light on the growing credibility crisis within Taliban leadership. Despite holding power, their top figure, Haibatullah Akhundzada, remains hidden—rarely, if ever, seen in public. Even senior Taliban officials like Zabiullah Mujahid have admitted they’ve never personally met him. This has led many to speculate whether Akhundzada is alive, in hiding, or simply a symbolic figurehead.
The false hospital visit claim appears to be part of an ongoing propaganda effort to present Akhundzada as active and engaged with the people—something increasingly questioned both inside and outside the Taliban ranks.
Appeal to the International Community
The Taliban may offer short-term stability in parts of Afghanistan, but incidents like this show why the international community must remain vigilant. Deception and control through misinformation are dangerous tools used to manipulate both Afghan citizens and foreign observers.
Long-term, many Afghans believe the Taliban’s grip will weaken as their legitimacy continues to erode. The people of Afghanistan, already suffering from economic hardship and restricted freedoms, are growing increasingly disillusioned with such tactics.
Conclusion
The false claim by Zabiullah Mujahid about Haibatullah Akhundzada’s hospital visit is not just a misstep—it’s a clear attempt to deceive. Reports from hospital staff, patient witnesses, cybersecurity teams, and journalists all point to one conclusion: this visit never happened.
The people of Afghanistan deserve truth, not tales.
Prepared by:
Kauser News Reporters 1277 & 1355
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