Taliban finalize New Afghanistan Government : What you need to know

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The Taliban have finalised their new government in Afghanistan named as -a 'Shura' or Religious council will control and run the executive powers of the nation, top Taliban sources told CNN-News18 today.

This 'Shura' will comprise Taliban elders and other ethnic groups, and women will not be a part of this Council, the sources said.

The executives of this Council will lead the government and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is likely to head the political office , will be joined by Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of late Taliban co-founder Mullah Omar and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai in senior positions in the government and 80% of this government will be from the Doha Taliban team, the Taliban sources said.