Abdul Latif Nazari, the Deputy Minister of Economy for the Taliban group, declared during a gathering in West Kabul that the most critical battleground today is the “field of narratives.” Expressing concern over opposing viewpoints, he urged youth and scholars to remain vigilant against media that creates mistrust among ethnic groups.
The official emphasized that if the “enemy” captures the public’s mind, establishing dominance over the country becomes easier. He linked the survival of their current system to winning this propaganda war, warning people not to let divisive narratives influence public opinion.
This follows similar concerns raised by top Taliban leaders, including Hibatullah Akhundzada, regarding non-Taliban narratives. Critics argue that framing all dissent as a “war of narratives” allows the group to dismiss legitimate social grievances and criticism as foreign interference. #WarOfNarratives #Taliban #Kabul #Politics #Propaganda #Afghanistan #MediaWar #PublicOpinion #Society #Censorship
