Conspirators can’t stop Afghanistan from moving forward: Mujahid

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Sunday dismissed concerns raised about the country at the Munich Security Conference, calling them “baseless.”

IEA’s spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said on X that security is fully maintained throughout Afghanistan and that no foreign group is allowed to operate in the country.

“During the two-and-a-half-year rule of the Islamic Emirate, there was no threat to any country from Afghanistan. Serious measures have been taken against drugs, its cultivation has been reduced to zero and the fight against smuggling is also ongoing,” Mujahid said.

According to Mujahid, the rights of all citizens including women are protected, people have personal, financial and physical security; the doors of all courts are open to Afghans without discrimination and their rights are taken into consideration.

He added that the country has moved towards economic well-being, the value of the currency has been maintained, major projects have been started, unprecedented works have been done in the fields of health, education and construction affairs, and development projects are under way.

“Despite the facts, there are some groups trying to create a sense of threat and fear from Afghanistan, as well as spreading false information and presenting a negative and unreal image of Afghanistan in events and gatherings,” he said.

“The propaganda of conspirators won’t stop Afghanistan from moving forward. The country will continue to develop and certainly will take considerable measures for prosperity,” Mujahid added.

At the Munich Security Conference 2024, foreign ministers from 12 countries expressed concerns that human rights of women and girls are being violated in Afghanistan.

Recognizing the broader challenges facing Afghanistan, including terrorism and drug trafficking, the ministers stressed that adherence to human rights obligations is a key prerequisite for Afghanistan’s reintegration into the international community.