BADAKHSHAN, Afghanistan (Kashmir English): National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan leader Ahmad Massoud has said that the Taliban sacrificed the people of Afghanistan in support of terrorist organisations.
He made these remarks during a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of the killing of Abdul Ali Mazari, former leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan.
Massoud was of the view that the Taliban had turned Afghanistan into a field of security and geopolitical games by providing safe haven to militant groups including Al-Qaeda, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish al-Adl and Ansarullah.
Commenting on the Pakistani army attacks across the border, Massoud said the present situation was the result of the Taliban’s reckless conduct and their backing of armed groups.
He identified Taliban as the key factor behind the present crisis as well as earlier turmoil in Afghanistan.
Taliban providing safe haven to militant groups
He said the Taliban provided shelter to the TTP and other militant groups like Jaish al-Adl, Ansarullah of Tajikistan and Al-Qaeda.
“For years they have dragged Afghanistan into security problems and geopolitical games,” he added.
Massoud said the war seen today stood as the direct outcome of such unwise actions by Taliban.
