The Taliban on Tuesday announced the members who would form its new government in Afghanistan, with spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid noting that this would be an “acting” government, ruling over the newly-formed Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Contrary to expectations, Abdul Ghani Baradar was not selected as leader but was made a deputy head of government. Kandahar Governor Mullah Mohammad Hasan Akhund was appointed to lead the caretaker government as prime minister. Haibatullah Akhundzada will serve as the "supreme leader" while Hassan will head the government. Abas Stanikzai will be the acting deputy foreign minister while Amir Khan Muttaqi will be the foreign minister. Mujahid said that "all groups" had been represented in the Taliban's cabinet.