The Taliban’s first press conference since regaining control of Afghanistan was held in Kabul on Tuesday. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who appeared in front of the cameras for the first time, said: “After 20 years of struggle, we have liberated the country and expelled the foreigners from the country.”
A Taliban spokesman said, “We do not want any conflict with the international community. We have the right to act according to our religious beliefs. Other countries have different perspectives, rules and regulations. According to our values, Afghans should You have the right to decide your own rules and regulations.
“We are committed to fixing the rights of women under the Sharia system. Women are going to work side by side with us. We want to assure the international community that they will not be discriminated against,” Mujahid said.
A Taliban spokesman said on the occasion, “We will decide that Afghanistan is no longer a battlefield. We have forgiven all those who fought against us. Now our enmity is over.”
