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When the Taliban won back control of the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar last month, they set out to settle a score with an old foe.

The Taliban's new defence minister has issued a rebuke over misconduct by some commanders and fighters.

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar issued a voice message rejecting claims he had been killed or injured in a clash.

The Taliban have denied that one of their top leaders has been killed in a shootout with rivals, following rumours about internal splits.

The Taliban drew from its inner high echelons to fill top posts in Afghanistan's new government.

Mullah Baradar, the head of the Taliban's political office, will lead the new government in Afghanistan.

Taliban rulers imposed some order around chaotic Kabul airport, having people formed orderly queues outside the main gates, witnesses said.

Crowds have grown at the airport in the heat and dust of the day over the past week, hindering operations as thousands attempt to flee.

The Taliban have said they want peace, will not take revenge against old enemies and would respect the rights of women.

The Taliban's real test begins now as they look to meet the people's expectations and serve them by resolving problems, an official said.

Taliban leaders are facing increasing financial pressure to pay a 'bride price", depleting the movement's funds.

It remains unclear whether Akhundzada will follow Mansour in shunning peace negotiations with the Afghan government.

Afghanistan on Sunday said Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US bombing raid, the first confirmation from regional officials of his death.

The Taliban has appointed Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader with deputies Sirajuddin Haqqani and Haibatullah Akhundzada.

Taliban chief Mullah Omar cast a long shadow over Afghanistan ever since he led a young band of zealots to power almost two decades ago, imposing brutal Islamist rule over the country.

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