The acting Minister of Defense Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has revealed that foreign citizens, particularly those from Tajikistan, have been involved in attacks on “mosques, prayer halls, and religious schools” in Afghanistan. This information was reported by Hasht-e Subh Daily.
Mujahid stated that over the past 12 months, the “Taliban” has killed dozens of Tajikistan citizens and arrested hundreds more on various charges. However, he did not disclose the exact number of those killed and arrested, nor their identities.
Pakistani citizens’ involvement in terrorist attacks
In addition to the involvement of Tajikistan citizens, Mujahid also highlighted the role of Pakistani citizens in organizing numerous terrorist attacks in Afghanistan.
He stated, “More than 20 Pakistani citizens were killed in the operations of our forces, and hundreds more people were captured.”
Call for strict border control
In light of these revelations, Mujahid has called upon the countries of the region to “strictly control land and air borders”. As of now, the authorities of Tajikistan have not responded to this statement.
Border incidents in 2023
In April 2023, the State Committee for National Security of Tajikistan reported an attempt by militant groups from Afghanistan to cross the border. Then, in September 2023, the National Security State Committee announced that three members of the Jamaat Ansarullah terrorist group, who intended to commit terrorist acts on the territory of Tajikistan on the eve of the State Independence Day, had been neutralized.
The Ansarullah group, which is recognized as a terrorist group in Tajikistan and operates in Afghanistan, consists mainly of citizens of Tajikistan.
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