Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar will lead the new government of Afghanistan, Reuters reported on Friday, citing Taliban sources.

Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of late Taliban founder Mullah Omar, and Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai will take senior positions in the government, the sources said.

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The Taliban have been busy with forming a new government since they took control of Afghanistan's capital Kabul on August 15. Friday's announcement comes just three days after the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country after 20 years' military presence. 

(With input from Reuters)