POLITICS — April 12, 2026

Afghanistan Freedom Front Leader Vows Continued Attacks on Taliban 'At Any Cost'

Yasin Zia, leader of the Afghanistan Freedom Front, vowed in a video on 23 Hamal to continue attacks against the Taliban at any cost and called for unity among anti-Taliban forces. He criticized Taliban restrictions on women and security lapses, citing a recent attack on Shiites in Herat.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh2 min read

Afghanistan Freedom Front Leader Vows Continued Attacks on Taliban 'At Any Cost'
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KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Yasin Zia, leader of the Afghanistan Freedom Front, stated in a video message on 23 Hamal that attacks against the Taliban will continue "at any cost."

Zia urged anti-Taliban forces and the Afghan people to unite to prevent further suffering, arbitrary arrests and restrictive laws, particularly those affecting women. He emphasized that the group operates independently and does not act under orders from any country.

In the message, Zia criticized Taliban policies for prioritizing the suppression of women over providing security to the population. He referenced a recent armed attack on a Shiite gathering in Herat as an example of the Taliban's security failures.

The video statement highlights ongoing calls for opposition unity amid criticisms of Taliban governance. Zia positioned the Afghanistan Freedom Front's actions as a response to restrictions on women and broader governance shortcomings.

Read the original reporting at Hasht-e Subh

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