New statement from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan: “About Not Fighting in the City of Kabul”

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The Islamic Emirate – thanks to God and his help and then thanks to the comprehensive support of the people – has taken control of all parts of the country, we congratulate this clear conquest and the great victory for all the people.

However, since the capital of the country (Kabul) is a large and densely populated city, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate do not intend to enter the city by force and fighting.

Instead, talks are continuing with the opposite party about entering the capital in a peaceful manner, so that the process of transferring power is carried out in safety and confidence, and so as not to cause any harm to citizens’ lives, money and honor, and so that the lives of citizens in the capital are not endangered.

Accordingly, the Islamic Emirate orders all its forces to stand at the gates of the city of Kabul, and not to attempt to enter the capital. Until the transition is complete, the responsibility for the security of Kabul rests with the opposite party, and they must do it.

We also repeat once again that the Islamic Emirate does not think of revenge against anyone, and we announce amnesty and safety to all employees of the Kabul administration, whether they are in the military or civil sector, and no retaliatory treatment will take place with anyone. Everyone should stay in the country, and in their places and homes. and not to try to leave the country.

We want the coming Islamic regime to include all Afghans from all walks of life and from all sides, and to have a responsible government that serves all and is accepted by all. God willing.

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

6/1/1443 Hijri Lunar

24/5/1400 Hijri Solar- 15/8/2021 Gregorian

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New magazine issue: “al-Balāgh Magazine #27″

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For prior magazine issues see: #26, #25, #24, #23, #22, #21, #20, #19, #18, #17, #16, #15, #14, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9, #8, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, and #1.

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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Balāgh Magazine Issue #27

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Source: Telegram

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New issue of Wakālat Thabāt al-Ikhbariyah’s newsletter: “Thabāt #29″

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For prior issues of this newsletter see: #28, #27, #26, #25, #24, #23, #22, #21, #20, #19, #18, #17, #16, #15, #14, #13, #12, #11, #10, #9, #8, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, and #1.

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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Thabāt Newsletter #29

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Articles of the Week – 8/7-8/13

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Monday August 9:

Counterterrorism in North Africa: From Police State to Militia Rule and the Quagmire of “CVE” – Inga Kristina Trauthig, ICSR: https://bit.ly/3CIZ9eB

Wednesday August 11:

Emotional Trials in Terrorism Research: Running Risks When Accessing Salafi-Jihadist Foreign Fighter Returnees and Their Social Milieu – Henriette Frees Esholdt and Kathrine Elmose Jørgensen, Studies in Conflict & Terrorism: https://bit.ly/2VKsSU5

Thursday August 12:

Jihadi Schadenfreude Over al-Nahdah in Tunisia – Aaron Y. Zelin, Jihadica: https://bit.ly/3g0tEmI

Opportunity, ideology, and Salafi pathways of political activism in Tunisia – Théo Blanc, Third World Thematics: A TWQ Journal: https://bit.ly/3z4MOPP

Friday August 13:

Human Rights Abuses and the War on Terror in South Asia – Amarnath Amarasingam, The Soufan Center: https://bit.ly/3yLRkTd

ISIS and the Allure of Traditional Gender Roles – Anne Speckhard and Molly Ellenberg, Women & Criminal Justice: https://bit.ly/3sf2c9E

Bin Laden’s Catastrophic Success: Al Qaeda Changed the World—but Not in the Way It Expected – Nelly Lahoud, Foreign Affairs: https://fam.ag/3xMehUV

The personality and propaganda puzzle: Exploring the effect of personality on exposure to extremist content online. – Neil Shortland and Presley McGarry, Psychology of Violence: https://bit.ly/3y4hD5J