NEFA Foundation: Afghan Taliban Release Ramadan Message from Mullah Omar
By Evan Kohlmann
The NEFA Foundation has obtained a new letter published by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (the Taliban) from their shadowy leader, Amir al-Mumineen Mullah Mohammed Omar, to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. In his letter, Mullah Omar blamed Western powers for "impos[ing] a corrupt and stooge administration on the people once again by the pretext of the so-called elections which were fraught with fraud and lies and which were categorically rejected by the people. It is very natural that the gallant and free people are not ready to accept the results of these illegitimate elections... The internal issues among the Afghans can be solved but in circumstances of occupation, (our) national and Islamic interests come under the shadow of the interests of the foreigners and our national and Islamic interests readily fall prey to the interests and conspiracies of global colonialism." The Taliban leader further threatened that "our ensuing aggressive operations will be characterized by effective tactics which will enter a phase where the enemy will have unparalleled casualties and constant defeats, if God wills."
An English-language version of the letter can be accessed on the NEFA Foundation website.
