In a rare move, the Taliban governor of Kabul, Mullah Aminullah Obaid, traveled to Kandahar using a standard public bus without any security detail. Reports indicate he made the journey recently, mingling with ordinary passengers along the highway.
The act is being presented as a testament to the improved security on Afghanistan’s major roads. However, the claim contrasts with recent deadly attacks in the capital that have heightened public fear.
While the Taliban asserts that highways are now safe after decades of conflict, critics argue that the security reality for high-ranking officials may differ from that of the general populace or targeted groups.
Kabul governor travels to Kandahar on public bus without guards
