Afghan Taliban issues statement on latest developments in Afghanistan

Afghan Taliban, or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, after taking control of major strategic cities, on Saturday issued a comprehensive statement defining its  policies and future course of action in the country.

In the statement, it declared the following points regarding the latest developments and advancements in Afghanistan:

The areas and provinces that come under the control of the Islamic Emirate are, in fact, an obvious sign of the popularity and acceptance of the Islamic Emirate among the people. Such great and rapid progress cannot be achieved by force without the help of Allah the Almighty and our nation’s great and broad support, to which we shall thank all in words and deeds.

The Islamic Emirate once again assures all its citizens that it will, as always, protect their life, property and honour and create a peaceful and secure environment for its beloved nation. In this regard, no one should worry about their life.

The Mujahideen should pay utmost attention to the treasury, public facilities, government offices, equipment related to government offices, parks, roads, bridges. All these are the trust and property of the nation; no personal tampering and negligence should be done with them, rather it should be strictly guarded.

All those who have previously worked and helped the invaders, or are now standing in the ranks of the corrupt administration of Kabul, the Islamic Emirate has opened its door for them and have announced an amnesty for them. We once again invite them all to come and to serve the nation and the country.

The statement also said, the military and civilian personnel who join the ranks of the Islamic Emirate should not be worried because the Islamic Emirate is determined to appoint them in a proper manner as per their abilities and talents to serve their country and nation in the future.

In the areas, which are under the control of the Islamic Emirate, people should lead a normal life, especially in the official arena, whether it is educational, healthy, social or cultural. No one should leave their area and country. They would live a normal life; our nation and country need services, and Afghanistan is our joint home that we will build and serve together.

Recently, the Kabul administration has launched a series of baseless and vicious propaganda, in which they have given false information to some countries and international organisations. They have allegedly accused the Islamic Emirate of crimes committed by them, or are crimes of the intelligence agencies affiliated with them. Despite that, they always publish fake declarations and statements under the name of the Islamic Emirate or by the name of the leaders and officials of the Islamic Emirate.

Such lies and far-fetched propaganda can’t be reasonably and logically accepted. Sometimes, they claim that the Islamic Emirate forces people to marry their daughters, or to marry them to the Mujahideen. Sometimes they say that the Mujahideen are killing people, killing prisoners and captives, and allegedly making various accusations which are all baseless.

Further, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is not interested in anyone’s private property, (not in anyone’s cars, not in anyone’s land and houses, not in anyone’s markets and shops), rather it considers protection of lives and properties of the nation its primary responsibility.

Those who have recently been affected by the enemy’s propaganda, displaced internally, or migrated to foreign countries, whether official or civilian, should return to their homes and areas; there is no problem for them. We will protect their life, property and honour, it said.

The Islamic Emirate has ordered its Mujahideen and once again instructs them that no one is allowed to enter anyone’s house without permission. Life, property and honour of none would be harmed but rather should be protected by the Mujahedeen.

The statement also said the enemy may have recruited some people to misuse the title of Mujahid to harass or inflict pain on the people. In this regard, the nation and the people should help the Mujahidin to inform the grievance and complaint commission of the Islamic Emirate.

In a message to the businessmen, industrialists and investors, the Islamic Emirate said asked them to carry on their businesses normally and to serve the nation.

The Islamic Emirate will provide a safe and conducive environment for their businesses, and the Islamic Emirate struggles to help them what it can according to its capabilities.

Once again, the Islamic Emirate assured all the neighbours that it will not create any problems for them, they should; thereby, have confidence. They also assured all the diplomats, embassies, consulates, and charitable workers, whether they are international or national that not only no problems will be created for them by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan but the security and a secure environment will be provided to them. Insha Allah.