Ahmad Massoud has called on opponents of the Taliban to unite beyond ethnic and linguistic differences, emphasising that Afghanistan needs shared understanding and collective resolve now more than ever.
Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, wrote on X on Sunday that Afghans are experiencing unprecedented levels of division, distrust and pressure. He added: “Those who share a path, ideals and pain must stand together.”
He criticised what he called “malicious and divisive efforts” and expressed support for Afghan political figure Fawzia Koofi.
Koofi faced strong criticism after attending two meetings on Afghanistan in Islamabad and London. Reports suggest a gathering of Taliban opponents was organised by a Pakistani entity in cooperation with her.
Following the meeting, Essa Mohammadi, an adviser to the National Resistance Front, shared a manipulated image of Koofi on social media and used gendered language to criticise her.
The move drew widespread reactions across social media and political circles.
Massoud said Afghanistan has endured years of deep wounds and suffering, much of which stems not only from external enemies but also from internal divisions.
He stressed that achieving a free Afghanistan, free from oppression and injustice, requires unity among people of all ethnicities, languages and religions, urging vigilance against division.
