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. Haqqani was photographed attending the Saturday graduation ceremony of the first class to complete police training since the Taliban terrorist group assumed control of Afghanistan. Around 377 personnel, both male and female, graduated during the ceremony. The event marked the first time Haqqani has given statements to the media since being named interior minister. Haqqani said in a speech at the ceremony that Taliban security personnel who committed crimes against Afghan civilians were undergoing criminal proceedings. Civilians have complained of abuse by Taliban terrorists in house-to-house raids and at checkpoints. In January a young woman was shot to death by a …
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