The Taliban say that the people of Afghanistan “should be grateful” for “a system based on ‘sharia'”

They claim that “the main objective of the jihad” was “to apply Islamic law” and “a moral and religious reform of society.”

18 Apr. (EUROPE PRESS) –

The leader of the Taliban, Mullah Hebatullah Ajundzada, said Tuesday that the population of Afghanistan “should be grateful because, after many conflicts, there is security and a system based on ‘sharia'” (Islamic law) in the country. central asian

Ajundzada has stated in a statement published on the occasion of Eid al Fitr – the last day of the month of Ramadan, which is celebrated this Friday – that Afghanistan will celebrate this holiday “in a peaceful atmosphere throughout the country”, before stressing that the authorities “are obliged to make more efforts to serve the people”.

“Serving the people is something that must be done properly and their legitimate rights and happiness must be taken into account,” said the Taliban leader, who stressed that “the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers itself responsible for the well-being of his people and guarantees their rights under ‘sharia’.

Thus, he has defended that “tribunals have been established to help the oppressed and guarantee justice” and has demanded that the population “cooperate” with these courts. “The main objective of our jihad and our struggle was to apply Islamic law, ensure the well-being of the people and carry out a moral and religious reform of society,” she explained.

“Significant measures have been carried out in this regard,” said Ajundzada, who has highlighted the work of the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, according to a statement published by the Taliban spokesman, Zabihulá Mujahid, through your account on the social network Twitter.

Likewise, he has argued that Afghanistan “has just emerged from wars and suffering and urgently needs construction and rehabilitation.” “We all have a shared responsibility to build the country. The development of Afghanistan is the responsibility of the Afghans,” she asserted.

“We must remain on the side of the system to guarantee stability and security so that our country and our people do not face more obstacles and suffering due to insecurity,” he said, before warning that “some groups Hostiles will carry out malign efforts to try to portray security organizations as weak and the country as insecure.”

“We are sure that, with God’s help and the support of the nation, peace will be guaranteed and people will have a comfortable life,” said Ajundzada, who stressed that the Taliban want to maintain “positive relations with their neighbours, Islamic countries and the world”.

In this way, he has argued that “Afghanistan does not want to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries and insists that other countries do not interfere in their internal affairs, which would be beneficial for the world and for Afghanistan”, while promised to work to ensure the eradication of poppy cultivation.

The authorities established by the Taliban after seizing power in August 2021 have faced criticism for their restrictions on civil liberties, including the closure of educational centers and the exclusion of female students from them, amid a battery of discriminatory measures against women that remove them from their jobs and govern aspects of their daily life.