Taliban Interior Minister Warns Pakistan Of ‘National Uprising’
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, warned Pakistan against actions that he said could prompt the group to declare what he described as a national uprising and jihad.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s interior minister, warned Pakistan against actions that he said could prompt the group to declare what he described as a national uprising and jihad.
Speaking on Friday at the grand mosque in Khost Province, Haqqani said that if such an uprising were declared against Pakistan, the country would face serious consequences.
He said the Taliban would not stand aside but would be on the front lines alongside the people in defence of Afghanistan.
Haqqani also called on regional and international actors to help facilitate dialogue, saying the door to negotiations remained open.
In another part of his speech, he stressed the importance of unity and cohesion among Taliban members.
