Mujahid Calls UN Report on Al-Qaeda Presence in Afghanistan Incorrect
The Islamic Emirate considers the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions monitoring committee report on the presence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan to be inaccurate and contrary to the current realities of the country.
Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told that the interim government will never allow any group to use Afghan soil to act against other countries.
According to Mujahid, some countries and intelligence circles within the United Nations are using this narrative to conduct propaganda against Afghanistan.
Mujahid said: “The Islamic Emirate does not allow any foreign, rogue group to operate in Afghanistan, and such groups are not present here. Unfortunately, some countries and intelligence circles, through organizations like the United Nations and the Security Council, are tarnishing public opinion and waging propaganda and campaigns against Afghanistan.”
The United Nations Security Council’s sanctions monitoring committee reported that the Islamic Emirate has provided favorable conditions for al-Qaeda’s presence, offering safe houses and training camps across Afghanistan.
The report states: “Low-profile members resided with their families under the protection of the Taliban intelligence service (General Directorate of Intelligence) in Kabul neighbourhoods, while senior leaders were placed in rural areas outside Kabul. Some Member States noted that Hamza al Ghamdi (not listed) was in the highly secured Shashdarak area in Kabul with his family.”
“The unconfirmed killing of al-Zawahiri should not reflect Afghanistan’s decision or the will of the Afghan people, and the fate of Afghanistan should not be determined based on that. It must be addressed according to Afghanistan’s situation, logic, and evidence, not through malicious policies or blind speculations for self-interest,” said Abdul Sadiq Hamidzoi, a political analyst.
Meanwhile, Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, has stated that the situation in Afghanistan poses a serious threat to neighboring countries.
In a press conference, Lavrov emphasized the need for regional cooperation to counter security threats in Central Asia, particularly Afghanistan. He said: “The situation in Afghanistan remains difficult and has a significant impact on neighboring countries, including Tajikistan.”
Although the international community has repeatedly expressed concerns about potential terrorism threats from Afghan soil, the Islamic Emirate has stated that, just as Afghan soil has not been used against other countries so far, it will not be used for such purposes in the future.
