Taliban Official Wanted by US Makes Rare Public Appearance

Taliban acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani (R) reviews new Afghan police recruits during a graduation ceremony at the police academy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 5, 2022. AP Photo

KABUL, Afghanistan—The Taliban acting interior minister—designated a terrorist by the United States—said in a rare public appearance Saturday.

For the first time, photos showing Sirajuddin Haqqani’s face were published by official Taliban channels. That contrasted with an October appearance, when photos of the influential and reserved figure were blurred.