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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “On Afghanistan’s 105th Anniversary of Independence From British Colonialism”

Posted on August 18, 2024August 18, 2024 by Aaron Y. Zelin

Pashto:

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan — On Afghanistan’s 105th Anniversary of Independence From British Colonialism

English:

One hundred and five years ago, through the grace of Allah, the devout Afghan Mujahideen engaged in a holy war against the British intruders, guided by the counsel and fatwas of esteemed scholars. Through divine assistance, they repeatedly vanquished the British invaders, forcing them to retreat from our sacred land.

The unwavering jihadi efforts of our Mujahid forefathers against British occupation not only resulted in the expulsion of the occupiers from Afghanistan but also brought about victories against colonial forces in neighboring regions and across the globe.

The Islamic Emirate extends congratulations to all Mujahid Afghans and fellow Muslim brethren on the milestone of the 105th anniversary of the defeat of British forces.

Praise be to Allah, the Afghan people, carrying forward the legacy of their predecessors, continue to embody the spirit of triumph and anti-occupation sentiments after a century, successfully liberating Afghanistan from yet another form of subjugation.

The enduring jihadi legacy of our ancestors has ensured that our populace remains steadfast in upholding their religious and Afghan principles.

Through unwavering faith, courage, and jihad, Afghans have, with the divine aid, triumphed over the Western invasion led by the United States, akin to their victories against the British and Soviet incursions. The flag of victory has been raised once more. All praise be to Allah.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

14/2/1446 A.H

28/5/1403 AH – 2024/8/18 Gergorian

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Dhabīḥ Allah Mujāhid: “Declaration On the Occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Independence From British Colonialism”

Posted on August 19, 2022August 22, 2022 by Aaron Y. Zelin

Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Dhabīḥ Allah Mujāhid — Declaration On the Occasion of the 103rd Anniversary of Independence From British Colonialism

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s ‘Abd al-Qahār Balkhī: “Meeting in Doha With Ambassadors and Representatives of the U.S., E.U., and Other Western Countries”

Posted on October 12, 2021October 13, 2021 by Aaron Y. Zelin

Today in Doha, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Honorable Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and senior delegation held a joint meeting with ambassadors and representatives of US, EU and other western countries. H.E. Muttaqi talked in detail about the current Afghan situation, relations with other countries, prevailing economic difficulties, humanitarian assistance, resumption of incomplete development projects and existing sanctions, drawing the attention of all participants, adding that weakening the Afghan government is not in the interest of anyone because its negative effects will directly affect the world in security sector and economic migration from the country. Pressure tactics have not yielded results in Afghanistan, instead let us adopt constructive interaction and cooperation.

H.E. Muttaqi remarked our priority is paying salaries from previous months to half a million civil servants and resumption of new economic projects. In this regard we urge world countries to end existing sanctions and let banks operates normally so that charity groups, organizations and the government can pay salaries to their staff with their own reserves and international financial assistance.

Participants of the meeting agreed that an instable Afghanistan is not in the interest of anyone however they do have some concerns that must be addressed by you that will lead to positive effects on relations. Majority of participations asserted they have increased humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and want to deliver it by the end of the year. Moreover, all were of the opinion to continue such meetings and interactions in the future.

Abdul Qahar Balkhi Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs

6/03/1443 Hijri Lunar

20/07/1400 Hijri Solar

11/11/2021 Gregorian

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New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “Regarding the 101st Anniversary of Independence From British Occupation”

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Aaron Y. Zelin

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Today the 28^th of Assad marks a proud historical day for our people and homeland as 101 years earlier on this exact date, the valiant and Mujahid people of Afghanistan with the blessing of Divine Help from Allah won their independence from British occupation and forced the greatest colonial power of the 19^th and 20^th century to officially recognize the sovereignty of this land and its people.

As the Islamic Emirate congratulates its people on gaining independence from British colonization, it also considers today’s Jihadi struggle on the verge success a proud historical moment for the Afghan Mujahid nation.

Just as our forefathers gave a befitting response to every scheme of the invading enemy at appropriate time, we too shall continue our comprehensive struggle with all our might towards regaining our sovereignty and establishing an Islamic government in our homeland and shall not allow anyone to stand in the way of this great and pure aspiration, Allah willing.

As today we are once again on the threshold of gaining independence, we call upon all internal sides to give preference to the aspirations and real demands of this nation, support the call of freedom and sovereignty and rescue this suffering nation from further hardships.

We hope that the world and specifically the regional countries will extend support the people of Afghanistan in attaining their freedom and legitimate rights because we believe that such will benefit everyone economically and security wise, Allah willing.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

28/12/1441 Hijri Lunar

28/05/1299 Hijri Solar 18/08/2020 Gregorian

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London Bridge Stabbing Attack

Posted on November 30, 2019December 8, 2019 by Aaron Y. Zelin

For an archive of other Attack and Plot Dossiers click here.

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November 29, 2019:

London Bridge attack: Knife attacker wearing fake suicide vest dies after being shot by police – The Independent

Statement from AC Neil Basu following incident in London Bridge – Metropolitan Police

London Bridge attack: What we know so far – BBC News

London Bridge: attacker had been jailed for al-Qaida inspired bomb plot – The Guardian

November 30, 2019:

London Bridge attack_ police identify convicted terrorist who murdered two victims

Terrorist wearing a tag kills two in London Bridge attack – The Times

London Bridge terror: Screams of ‘machete’ as attacker unleashed murder and mayhem – The Times

Usman Khan profile: terrorist who wanted to bomb London Stock Exchange – The Guardian

Suspect Shot Dead After London Terror Attack Had Ties To Pakistan

London Bridge killer penned letter in jail asking for deradicalisation course to be a ‘good British citizen’ – ITV News

The al Qaeda-inspired 28-year-old militant who launched London Bridge attack – Reuters

December 1, 2019:

Usman Khan’s longtime lawyer ‘completely shocked’ by London Bridge attack – CNN

Materials for London Bridge attack may have been obtained day before – The Guardian

December 4, 2019:

London Bridge: Usman Khan completed untested rehabilitation scheme – BBC News

London Bridge terrorist Khan was ‘high risk’ after jail threats

December 5, 2019:

Portrait of London Bridge Killer, in His Own Words – The New York Times

December 6, 2019:

‘We’re going to carry on until the last breath’ – How London Bridge murderer Usman Khan’s radicalisation began in Stoke-on-Trent – Stoke-on-Trent Live

December 7, 2019:

London Bridge attacker Usman Khan was allowed to live near plotters – The Times

Eye On Jihadis in Libya Weekly Update: July 23

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Aaron Y. Zelin

IS in Action

On 17 July, Hashem Abedi, the brother of the suicide bomber Salman Abedi who blew himself up at a concert the British city of Manchester in May 2017, was extradited from Libya to the UK. A spokesperson for the Special Deterrence Force (Rada), who had detained Hashem in Tripoli, confirmed his extradition. Hashem is wanted on charges of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to cause an explosion. Abedi is likely to appear before the Westminster Magistrates Court after questioning.

On 11 July, IS released its al-Naba newsletter no 190, which featured a eulogy for Abu Assem al Sudani (aka Mohamed Bin Ahmed al-Falata). The Sudanese national was allegedly one of the ISIS Libya’s media officers and was killed fighting against LNA force in southern Libya. He is thought to have documented the groups June 2018 attack on the Qanan Police Station, close to Ajdabiya.

On 9 July, the Shahat CID arrested a suspected IS member, Ayoub Salah Abdul Aziz al-Alsoinai. The CID claims al-Alsoinai confessed to murdering several military and police officers.