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IEA marks 105th anniversary of independence against Britain
The IEA also noted that Afghans, still “have the spirit” of their forefathers in terms of ending occupation and that they had again – in 2021 – “saved Afghanistan from another occupation.”
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Sunday marked the 105th anniversary of independence against the British and said the mujahid successfully drove the colonialists out of the country.
According to a statement, the IEA said: “The tireless jihadi struggle of our mujahid ancestors against British colonialism not only caused the defeat of the invaders in Afghanistan; Rather, it saved the colonized countries from the grip of occupation to the region and the whole world.”
The IEA also noted that Afghans, still “have the spirit” of their forefathers in terms of ending occupation and that they had again – in 2021 – “saved Afghanistan from another occupation.”
This was in reference to the US and NATO withdrawal of troops three years ago – an anniversary that was marked just four days ago.
“Afghans are blessed with strong faith, courage and new jihad to defeat the western occupation under the leadership of the United States, like the British and Soviet occupations, with the help of Allah Almighty, and that the zealous and mujahid Afghans, like a century ago, will once again restore the flag.”
Meanwhile, Mawlavi Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, Acting Minister of National Defense, said Sunday at an event to mark the anniversary of independence against Britain that Afghanistan’s independence is the “precious heritage of our ancestors, and considered our national duty to preserve.”
He stated that today, Afghanistan is wholly independent.
Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s chief of army staff said at the ceremony that the country is free in the true sense of the word.
He said: “Before the IEA, there were governments that celebrated this day, despite being an occupied government that took orders from others.”
“Today, our country is completely independent and no one’s order is accepted.”
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the economic deputy prime minister, said at the event that the defeat of the British showed the sense of freedom runs in the veins of Afghans.
He said Independence Day was an historic and unforgettable day in the country’s history.
Baradar added that currently the people of Afghanistan live in a safe environment and have control over their land.
“Celebrating this day teaches us that our ancestors fought the colonialists with their bare hands and defeated the British, won the country’s independence; Now it is the religious and national duty of all Afghans to protect this freedom,” he said.
Five civilians were killed and five others wounded in firing by Pakistani troops on Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province late on Friday, sources told Ariana News.
The attack comes two days after a new round of peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan reportedly ended without a breakthrough, though both sides agreed to continue their fragile ceasefire.
The recent talks in Saudi Arabia were the latest in a series of meetings hosted by Qatar, Turkey and Saudi Arabia aimed at easing tensions after deadly clashes near the Durand Line in October. Dozens were killed in the clashes in October.
Islamabad claims that Afghanistan-based militants carried out the recent attacks in Pakistan. Kabul denies the allegations, saying it cannot be held responsible for security inside Pakistan.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, said Afghan forces had responded to the recent Pakistani attacks.
Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Hussain Andrabi says both Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Sadyr Japarov, the President of Kyrgyzstan, who visited Islamabad on Thursday, expressed their mutual commitment to a peaceful, stable Afghanistan with a sustainable future for the Afghan people.
Speaking in a press conference on Friday, Andrabi stated that both sides agreed that the Islamic Emirate must fulfill its obligations toward the international community and take concrete steps against terrorist groups to address Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns.
This comes while the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has repeatedly emphasized that no terrorist groups operate from Afghan territory and that it will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against any country.
The Islamic Emirate has also stated that Pakistan’s security concerns are an internal issue of that country, and Pakistan itself must take measures to prevent any security incidents.
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has voiced deep concern over escalating tensions between the Afghanistan–Pakistan during a telephone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Anwar said he emphasized Malaysia’s concerns regarding regional stability and urged all parties to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.
His remarks follow media reports indicating heightened tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan after a series of attacks in October.
During the call, the two leaders also exchanged views on several aspects of Malaysia–Pakistan bilateral relations.
Anwar also briefed Sharif on the ongoing flood situation in Malaysia and similar challenges facing neighboring countries, including Indonesia and Thailand.
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