Afghan Security Chief Blames Foreigners for Attacks, Touts Progress in Fight Against ISIS and Smuggling

Afghan Security Chief Blames Foreigners for Attacks, Touts Progress in Fight Against ISIS and Smuggling

VoM News Desk | January 1, 2024 | 11:22 PM IST | World | Follow on Google News

Afghan Security Chief Blames Foreigners for Attacks, Touts Progress in Fight Against ISIS and Smuggling

Afghan Security Chief Blames Foreigners for Attacks, Touts Progress in Fight Against ISIS and Smuggling

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, the Taliban-appointed acting Defense Minister of Afghanistan, has attributed recent attacks on mosques, religious scholars, and public gatherings to foreign nationals, particularly citizens of Tajikistan and Pakistan. He made these claims during a news conference on December 31st, 2023, while addressing the achievements of the security forces in the past 12 months.

Key Points:

• Mujahid alleges that Tajik and Pakistani citizens were involved in organizing and carrying out attacks, with dozens killed or arrested in security operations.
• He claims ISIS has been defeated in Afghanistan and reiterates the Taliban’s commitment to not using Afghan soil against other countries.
• The Defense Minister highlights a 90% decrease in “evil and seditious circles” activities compared to the previous year.
• He emphasizes the success of operations against kidnappers, with hundreds arrested or killed and over 200 people rescued.
• Mujahid also reports a significant reduction in smuggling of money, precious stones, and currencies from Afghanistan.
• He rejects allegations of weapons smuggling and sale, stating that a commission manages equipment left by foreign forces.
• The Defense Minister points to the establishment of 108 military centers, 63 bases, and 600 security stations along Afghanistan’s borders to counter potential threats.

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