IEA marks 37th anniversary of Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan

In a statement issued to mark the 37th anniversary of the defeat and withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) described the occasion as a proud and historic day for the nation and a moment of gratitude to Allah.

The statement noted that the 26th of Dalwa commemorates the end of the former Soviet Union military presence in Afghanistan, calling it a significant victory achieved through years of jihad, struggle, sacrifice, migration, and hardship endured by the Afghan people.

According to the Islamic Emirate, these sacrifices enabled Afghans, with divine support, to defeat a major global power and force it to withdraw from their homeland. The statement added that Afghanistan’s liberation from occupation for the third time in more than a century demonstrates the firm resolve and commitment of the Afghan people to defend their faith, independence, and sovereignty.

The declaration also urged foreign powers to learn from the repeated failures of past invasions over the last hundred years and to refrain from taking steps against the freedom and independence of the Afghan nation in the future.

The Islamic Emirate emphasized that Afghans must remain vigilant against conspiracies and threats, uphold Islamic unity, and continue following the path of their forefathers to safeguard their religion, beliefs, and national independence.

The statement concluded by congratulating Afghans on the anniversary and reaffirming commitment to unity, resilience, and independence.