Afghanistan Peace CampaignOn this occasion, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan held a gathering attended by senior officials.
Today (Sunday, 26 Dalwa on the solar calendar) marks the day recorded in Afghanistan’s historical memory as the official end of the Soviet Union’s military presence — the day when the last Red Army soldier crossed the Friendship Bridge in Hairatan and left Afghanistan.
On this occasion, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan held a gathering attended by senior officials.
Speaking at the event, Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid expressed appreciation for the sacrifices of the country’s citizens against the Soviet Union and emphasized the need to avoid internal divisions and revenge.
Mujahid said: “All differences must be set aside. If you do not want to face problems again, and if we are not to witness occupation and civil wars once more, we must forget the past and put our differences aside.”
The Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, during the ceremony marking the 37th anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan, stated that all those who fought against the occupation are worthy of praise.
Abdul Salam Hanafi, Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister, said: “After the Mujahideen’s victory, they failed to reach agreement over power. The presidency was limited and could not be divided among several individuals, but some did not accept this and dragged the nation into another conflict.”
The Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs also stated that Afghans should not be satisfied solely with victory over three superpowers.
According to him, there must always be full preparedness to confront any kind of threat.
Noor Mohammad Saqib, Minister of Hajj and Religious Affairs, said: “When the Soviets came to Afghanistan, they martyred one and a half million people, disabled hundreds of thousands, and forced millions into migration.”
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking the 26th of Dalwa — which coincides with the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of former Soviet forces from the country — described the day as a proud one for the people of Afghanistan.
The statement noted that the former Soviet forces were defeated as a result of the jihad, struggle, sacrifices, migrations, and hardships endured by all Afghans.
Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said: “For the third time, Afghanistan has been liberated from occupation with the help and support of Almighty Allah. This shows that our Muslim people possess firm determination and commitment in safeguarding their religion and preserving independence.”
This comes as Soviet forces entered Afghanistan on the 27th of December 1979 (6th of Jadi 1358), overthrowing Hafizullah Amin and bringing Babrak Karmal to power.
The invasion, which involved nearly 100,000 Red Army troops, had widespread security, social, and economic consequences and marked the beginning of more than nine years of Soviet military presence in Afghanistan.