The Taliban negotiating team held their first meeting on Sunday to discuss the peace talks with the Afghan government’s team in Qatar, said a statement from the group. The talks were expected to begin this week, but have faced delays.
 
The Taliban stated that the meeting was chaired by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and Mawlawi Abdul Hakim Haqqani was introduced as the new head of the Taliban's negotiating team, and Mohammad Naeem Wardak as the office's spokesperson.  
 
Mawlawi Abdul Hakim Haqqani, 53, is the son of Mullah Khodaidad Akhund and was born in Panjwai district of Kandahar province. He is a member of the Ishaqzaee tribe.

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