Haqqani says IEA will not compromise freedom for recognition

Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani said on Tuesday that the world does not recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) because it is independent and it doesn’t accept the world’s demands.

Speaking at a gathering in Paktia province, Haqqani said that it is a source of pride that Afghanistan has gained independence.

“Now they are not recognizing us because we have not accepted their demands,” Haqqani said.

He said that the IEA paid great sacrifices to achieve freedom for Afghanistan that has become a source of pride for the nation.

Haqqani said that the invasion of Afghanistan was not only military, but economic and cultural.