On the third anniversary of the Taliban's rule, the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF) has declared that the time has come for unity, cohesion, and alignment among all anti-Taliban groups and forces.
The Front stated that the unification of anti-Taliban forces is the only way to dismantle the tyranny of the Taliban.
In a statement released on Wednesday, AFF described the Taliban's rule over Afghanistan as "illegitimate," noting that under their control, the country faces numerous difficulties and challenges.
Referring to the mass exodus of Afghans after the Taliban's takeover, illegal mining, increasing insecurity, and the group's restrictions on women, girls, and the media, the front emphasised that it considers "the fight to dismantle the Taliban regime a human and national duty”.
The AFF was established after the Taliban's return to power.
Over the past three years, the Front has organised and carried out multiple attacks against the Taliban in various cities.
In a report on Afghanistan released in June, UN Secretary-General António Guterres mentioned that the AFF had attacked Taliban forces 14 times in three months.
In its statement coinciding with the third anniversary of the Taliban's rule, AFF said, "There is no way to change the situation and free the Afghan people from the tyranny of the Taliban regime other than through a comprehensive struggle against the Taliban."
The front invited all political groups that have been waiting for negotiations and dialogue with the Taliban to confront the harsh and bitter reality of Afghanistan.
The front stated that while it supports political efforts and civil struggles, especially the protest movements led by women, it will strive to further unify anti-Taliban forces. However, it will not wait for any orders, approvals, or opposition to continue its struggle.
Three years ago, on August 15, Taliban fighters entered Kabul and seized power for the second time through war. The Taliban have declared August 15 as a day of "victory" and announced it a public holiday.
