KABUL -- Afghan Taliban are under financial pressure since the death of Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansoor, the former leader of the group killed in May, coalition officials in Afghanistan said, TOLO News reported October 13.
The Taliban are increasing illegal taxes on local residents as they move through, which shows that they are severe financial pressure, according to the report.
The financial pressure is affecting their operational readiness, officials said, according to TOLO News.
