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07-03-2016, 04:43 AM
Akhundzada asks neighbouring countries to join fight against America
KABUL: New Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada called on the US Saturday to end its "occupation" of Afghanistan in his first message since being appointed the militant group´s chief.
The message was released to mark the upcoming festival of Eid and comes two days after Taliban-claimed suicide blasts, targeting a convoy of buses transporting Afghan police cadets in Kabul, killed over 30 people and wounded more than 70.
"Admit the realities instead of useless use of force and muscle... and put an end to the occupation," Akhundzada said in a speech.
"Our message to the American invaders and her allies is this: the Afghan Muslim people neither fear... your force **r your stratagem. They consider martyrdom in confrontation with you as a cherished goal of their life," Akhundzada added.
He also called on neighbouring countries to join the fight against the US, saying the presence of Americans would "harm our mutual interest" and "destabilise the whole region".
"You are expected to join your voice with that of the Afghans to end the occupation or at least do **t take steps which contribute to prolongation of presence of the Americans," he said.
The message is the first by Akhundzada since his predecessor Akhtar Mansour was killed during a US drone strike in Quetta in May.
The Taliban have stepped up attacks after an**uncing Akhundzada as their new leader.
Observers say the once low-profile religious figure, who is seen as more of a spiritual figurehead than a military commander, will emulate Mansour in shunning peace talks and intensify attacks against the Afghan government.
Analyst Ahmad Saeedi told AFP the statement was "softer" than that of his predecessors, but showed ** indication the group wanted to join peace talks.
"I don´t see anything new in the statement of the new Taliban leader Akhundzada. The new message does **t have anything on peace talks and fate of war in the country. I think their policy is still the same," he said.
Last month US President Barack Obama ordered the American military to tackle the resurgent Taliban more directly -- in tandem with Afghan allies, ratcheting up a 15-year conflict he had vowed to end.
Under the new rules, US troops can work more closely with local fighters in striking the Taliban. —AFP
Reuters adds: Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada said agreement was possible if the government in Kabul re**unced its foreign allies.
"Your support and siding with invaders is like the work of those abhorrent faces who in our past history supported the Britons and the Soviets," he said.
He said the Taliban had a programme aimed at creating an independent and united country under Islamic law and told the Western-backed government in Kabul that "the doors of forgiveness and tolerance are open".
"Our clear message is that we do **t want a mo**poly of power," he said "All Afghan tribes and races need each other."
Pledging to continue on the course set by Mullah Mansour, he promised to strengthen justice, help the injured and the poor and guarantee the rights of women under Sharia law.
He also told Taliban fighters **t to harm Muslims or public facilities including hospitals, schools, bridges and public utilities and **t to oppress areas under their control.
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KABUL: New Taliban leader Haibatullah Akhundzada called on the US Saturday to end its "occupation" of Afghanistan in his first message since being appointed the militant group´s chief.
The message was released to mark the upcoming festival of Eid and comes two days after Taliban-claimed suicide blasts, targeting a convoy of buses transporting Afghan police cadets in Kabul, killed over 30 people and wounded more than 70.
"Admit the realities instead of useless use of force and muscle... and put an end to the occupation," Akhundzada said in a speech.
"Our message to the American invaders and her allies is this: the Afghan Muslim people neither fear... your force **r your stratagem. They consider martyrdom in confrontation with you as a cherished goal of their life," Akhundzada added.
He also called on neighbouring countries to join the fight against the US, saying the presence of Americans would "harm our mutual interest" and "destabilise the whole region".
"You are expected to join your voice with that of the Afghans to end the occupation or at least do **t take steps which contribute to prolongation of presence of the Americans," he said.
The message is the first by Akhundzada since his predecessor Akhtar Mansour was killed during a US drone strike in Quetta in May.
The Taliban have stepped up attacks after an**uncing Akhundzada as their new leader.
Observers say the once low-profile religious figure, who is seen as more of a spiritual figurehead than a military commander, will emulate Mansour in shunning peace talks and intensify attacks against the Afghan government.
Analyst Ahmad Saeedi told AFP the statement was "softer" than that of his predecessors, but showed ** indication the group wanted to join peace talks.
"I don´t see anything new in the statement of the new Taliban leader Akhundzada. The new message does **t have anything on peace talks and fate of war in the country. I think their policy is still the same," he said.
Last month US President Barack Obama ordered the American military to tackle the resurgent Taliban more directly -- in tandem with Afghan allies, ratcheting up a 15-year conflict he had vowed to end.
Under the new rules, US troops can work more closely with local fighters in striking the Taliban. —AFP
Reuters adds: Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada said agreement was possible if the government in Kabul re**unced its foreign allies.
"Your support and siding with invaders is like the work of those abhorrent faces who in our past history supported the Britons and the Soviets," he said.
He said the Taliban had a programme aimed at creating an independent and united country under Islamic law and told the Western-backed government in Kabul that "the doors of forgiveness and tolerance are open".
"Our clear message is that we do **t want a mo**poly of power," he said "All Afghan tribes and races need each other."
Pledging to continue on the course set by Mullah Mansour, he promised to strengthen justice, help the injured and the poor and guarantee the rights of women under Sharia law.
He also told Taliban fighters **t to harm Muslims or public facilities including hospitals, schools, bridges and public utilities and **t to oppress areas under their control.
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