Afghan politician Ahmad Massoud has strongly criticized the ruling Taliban regime, blaming it for the worsening situation in Afghanistan.
He alleged that the country has become a safe haven for multiple militant groups under the Taliban’s rule.
Leader of the National Resistance Front, Ahmad Massoud said the current conditions in Afghanistan are the direct result of what he described as the “evil deeds” of the Afghan Taliban regime.
Speaking about the deteriorating security situation, Massoud said the country has turned into “a hell for its people and a paradise for terrorist groups.”
He accused the Taliban leadership of allowing militant networks to operate freely across the country.
Allegations of terrorist safe havens
Massoud claimed that Afghanistan has become a base for several militant organisations under Taliban rule.
According to him, not only the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan — also referred to by Pakistani authorities as Fitna al-Kharij — but more than 20 militant groups are currently active in Afghanistan.
He alleged that these groups are operating with the backing or tolerance of the Taliban administration.
Massoud said there is growing resentment among many Afghans toward the Taliban government.
He claimed the Afghan population is increasingly frustrated with what he described as authoritarian rule and a war-driven economy.
Experts cited by Afghan leaders also say that anger among Afghan citizens has been growing over the use of the country as a launching pad for militant activities.
The criticism from Massoud highlights continuing concerns about Afghanistan’s security environment since the Taliban returned to power.
Analysts say the allegations about militant safe havens remain a major issue for regional security and diplomatic relations.
