Qari Fasihuddin Fitrat, Chief of the General Staff of the Taliban, urged opposition groups to cease hostilities, asserting the futility of their efforts against the established Taliban rule. Fitrat emphasized that the power dynamics in Afghanistan have been conclusively determined and that continued resistance would be ineffectual.
Further addressing concerns of neighbouring Central Asian nations, Fitrat provided assurances that Afghanistan does not harbour foreign militants and that the Islamic State (IS) has been effectively subdued, posing no threat to the region’s stability. This declaration comes amidst ongoing dialogues among armed opposition factions, which have convened in international forums across Moscow, Dushanbe, and Vienna.
The Taliban’s control over Afghanistan has been marked by internal consolidation and the expansion of their military forces, with the current strength reported at 150,000 personnel and plans for further growth. Despite the Taliban’s confidence in their governance and security capabilities, the situation in Afghanistan remains complex, with reports of persistent violence and challenges to peace and stability.
Central Asian countries have been vigilant regarding the security implications of the Taliban’s return to power, given historical instances of extremism spilling over from Afghan territory. The region’s governments have been enhancing domestic security measures and diplomatic relations in anticipation of potential threats.
The international community continues to monitor the developments in Afghanistan closely, particularly the efforts to establish a coherent opposition to the Taliban regime. The Vienna process has been instrumental in this regard, fostering discussions to create a unified national organization against the Taliban.
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