Yasin Zia: The resistance in Afghanistan is not over yet

Hamoon Tue Aug 2026 1 month ago 325

In an interview with the English-language Amu TV, he referred to the attack by Freedom Front forces on Taliban positions in Badakhshan and said this event carries a clear message militarily, politically, and psychologically, demonstrating that resistance within the country is still feasible.


Zia emphasized that the Freedom Front's goal is not to continue the war, but rather views armed struggle as a means to break the monopoly on power and open the way for a political process. He said Afghanistan must move toward a system where power is transferred through the people's vote and the rule of law, not by the force of arms or the decision of one individual or group.


The leader of the Freedom Front also called on anti-Taliban factions to set aside internal differences and focus on shared goals, including ending Taliban rule, ensuring citizens' rights, preserving territorial integrity, women's rights, and establishing an accountable system.


He said the Freedom Front is ready to cooperate with all political, civil, and military groups that believe in these principles and warned that continued disunity among opponents will ultimately benefit the Taliban.


Rejecting ethnic interpretations of the conflict with the Taliban, Zia said this battle does not pertain to any specific ethnic group and that the Taliban do not represent any ethnicity in Afghanistan. According to him, the Taliban's opponents and victims come from various ethnicities across the country, and the main problem is the concentration of power in the hands of an ideological clique.


He described Badakhshan as one of the historic regions of resistance in Afghanistan and said the recent events in Zibak, beyond their military significance, have shown that the capacity for resistance within the country remains intact. Nevertheless, he stressed that protecting civilian lives must be the top priority in any military action.


In another part of his remarks, the Freedom Front leader described the Taliban's restrictions on women as a serious blow to Afghanistan's future and said women must have a real presence in the country's future in political, judicial, security, educational, economic, and national processes.


Zia concluded by saying the Freedom Front does not oppose the principle of dialogue; however, it considers issues such as popular sovereignty, women's fundamental rights, citizen equality, civil liberties, and judicial independence non-negotiable. He added that matters such as the structure of the system, division of powers, and transitional period can be subjects for discussion.

Yasin Zia, leader of the Freedom Front of Afghanistan, says that recent events in Zibak district of Badakhshan have shown that, contrary to the Taliban's claims, the possibility of forming and organizing armed resistance within Afghanistan still exists.

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