Former Jihadi commander Abdul Rasoul Sayyaf has said that certain circles in the country are trying to disgrace the Jihad of the people of Afghanistan and are plotting to defame the Mujahedeen.
Sayyaf, who also serves as a key member of a coalition of former Jihadi commanders known as the Council For The Protection and Stability of Afghanistan, warned against rhetoric and conspiracies targeting the Afghan Mujahedeen, saying that the government must act swiftly and foil such schemes.
He warned that if government does not take action, it will soon collapse.
Speaking at a gathering in Kabul in the wake of the 24th Anniversary of the victory of Afghan Mujahedeen factions that toppled the Soviet-backed regime of Dr. Najibullah, Sayyaf stated the Mujahedeen were role models of national pride and dignity, but warned against forging plots to disgrace their contribution for the freedom of the country.
The gathering was also attended by a number of prominent Afghan Jihadi figures.
In reference to the upsurge in violence and conflict in the country, Sayyaf said the country and people these days are going through difficult times amid plots which are designed by the enemies to divide the country.
In addition, Sayyaf accused the government leadership, particularly the Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, of not doing enough for the Mujahedeen in the country. However, he reaffirmed pledges to support the National Unity Government.
“If they (government leaders) underestimated the challenges then the nation will take a decision which will be break their throne like dried leafs in a breeze. In that case, no one will be able to heal the situation and live in peace. Still it is the right time to take action. So government must act and complete their responsibilities,” Sayyaf said.
The controversial Jihadi figure reiterated his support to the Afghan security forces, but labeled the Taliban, al-Qaeda and Daesh associates as criminals.
“I advise the Taliban, enemies, Daesh and opponents not to defame the principles of Islam. Whatever you (militants) are doing are in complete contradiction to Jihad. I hope you (militants) come to the right path soon. For Allah’s sake, do not label your crimes as Jihad. You (militant groups) can not justify the killing of children, women and the civilians as fighting Jihad,” he said.
In his speech, Sayyaf also hailed the sacrifices of the ANSF for defending the country against militants.
Sayyaf, while addressing the Afghan security forces, said that the ANSF should not look at what government leaders are doing on the political fronts as they serve the nation.
“You (Afghan armed forces) should not look at what is going on between Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah or in between the Council For The Protection And Stability of Afghanistan. Our forces are here to defend Afghan soil. But not to side with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah. Because Ashraf Ghani was not living here when Afghanistan was free,” Sayyaf said.
Sayyaf criticized the government for sidelining the Mujahedeen.
“Our intention is not to dismantle the gains we made. We are not in support of pushing the nation into new turmoil. We feel the thirst of our nation for unity. Elements that attack the Mujahedeen and label them as criminals, violators and usurpers are holding their passports in their pockets and flee when there is a crisis and they will leave the nation alone inside smoke, blood and fire,” Sayyaf said.
While Sayyaf announced support to a strong government in Kabul, he also pushed government leaders to consult the Mujahedeen on issues of national interests.
“We do not want the system to fall down, we have given the necessary suggestions to government and do not support the country to be without a government even for a single day as enemies plot to divide the country,” he said.
Sayyaf said that government leaders must step up efforts to foil plots against the country in order to save the country from entering a new crisis.
He said that the Council for Protection and Stability in Afghanistan does intend to come to power, however, its suggestion to government is aimed to improve conditions in the country.
“When a doctor gives his first prescription and it does not work, then he starts thinking of an alternative. We provided prescriptions to government and repeat it again and again. But our suggestions were not taken into consideration to improve the system and security. But no one bothered to listen to us. It is our national and religious obligations to think of alternatives if the ongoing situation continues,” Sayyaf concluded.http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/25016-sayyaf-defends-ansf-but-labels-taliban-and-daesh-criminals
Former Jihadi commander Abdul Rasoul Sayyaf has said that certain circles in the country are trying to disgrace the Jihad of the people of Afghanistan and are plotting to defame the Mujahedeen.
Sayyaf, who also serves as a key member of a coalition of former Jihadi commanders known as the Council For The Protection and Stability of Afghanistan, warned against rhetoric and conspiracies targeting the Afghan Mujahedeen, saying that the government must act swiftly and foil such schemes.
He warned that if government does not take action, it will soon collapse.
Speaking at a gathering in Kabul in the wake of the 24th Anniversary of the victory of Afghan Mujahedeen factions that toppled the Soviet-backed regime of Dr. Najibullah, Sayyaf stated the Mujahedeen were role models of national pride and dignity, but warned against forging plots to disgrace their contribution for the freedom of the country.
The gathering was also attended by a number of prominent Afghan Jihadi figures.
In reference to the upsurge in violence and conflict in the country, Sayyaf said the country and people these days are going through difficult times amid plots which are designed by the enemies to divide the country.
In addition, Sayyaf accused the government leadership, particularly the Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, of not doing enough for the Mujahedeen in the country. However, he reaffirmed pledges to support the National Unity Government.
“If they (government leaders) underestimated the challenges then the nation will take a decision which will be break their throne like dried leafs in a breeze. In that case, no one will be able to heal the situation and live in peace. Still it is the right time to take action. So government must act and complete their responsibilities,” Sayyaf said.
The controversial Jihadi figure reiterated his support to the Afghan security forces, but labeled the Taliban, al-Qaeda and Daesh associates as criminals.
“I advise the Taliban, enemies, Daesh and opponents not to defame the principles of Islam. Whatever you (militants) are doing are in complete contradiction to Jihad. I hope you (militants) come to the right path soon. For Allah’s sake, do not label your crimes as Jihad. You (militant groups) can not justify the killing of children, women and the civilians as fighting Jihad,” he said.
In his speech, Sayyaf also hailed the sacrifices of the ANSF for defending the country against militants.
Sayyaf, while addressing the Afghan security forces, said that the ANSF should not look at what government leaders are doing on the political fronts as they serve the nation.
“You (Afghan armed forces) should not look at what is going on between Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah or in between the Council For The Protection And Stability of Afghanistan. Our forces are here to defend Afghan soil. But not to side with Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah. Because Ashraf Ghani was not living here when Afghanistan was free,” Sayyaf said.
Sayyaf criticized the government for sidelining the Mujahedeen.
“Our intention is not to dismantle the gains we made. We are not in support of pushing the nation into new turmoil. We feel the thirst of our nation for unity. Elements that attack the Mujahedeen and label them as criminals, violators and usurpers are holding their passports in their pockets and flee when there is a crisis and they will leave the nation alone inside smoke, blood and fire,” Sayyaf said.
While Sayyaf announced support to a strong government in Kabul, he also pushed government leaders to consult the Mujahedeen on issues of national interests.
“We do not want the system to fall down, we have given the necessary suggestions to government and do not support the country to be without a government even for a single day as enemies plot to divide the country,” he said.
Sayyaf said that government leaders must step up efforts to foil plots against the country in order to save the country from entering a new crisis.
He said that the Council for Protection and Stability in Afghanistan does intend to come to power, however, its suggestion to government is aimed to improve conditions in the country.
“When a doctor gives his first prescription and it does not work, then he starts thinking of an alternative. We provided prescriptions to government and repeat it again and again. But our suggestions were not taken into consideration to improve the system and security. But no one bothered to listen to us. It is our national and religious obligations to think of alternatives if the ongoing situation continues,” Sayyaf concluded.http://www.tolonews.com/en/afghanistan/25016-sayyaf-defends-ansf-but-labels-taliban-and-daesh-criminals
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