01 March 2017

News Story: Taliban Leaders Exploit Islam, Use Its Fighters as Tools - Ghani

By Anisa Shaheed

President Ashraf Ghani on Monday hailed the contributions made by the Afghan armed services for the safety and security of the Afghan people and the country and said the security forces were a symbol of unity.

“Taliban leaders and their children are living lives of luxury. Some of them have several wives, but they use other Taliban as tools against Islam and the people of Afghanistan,” said Ghani.

Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) have made major sacrifices for the sake of Afghan people’s freedom and the country. The nation is proud of having such forces, said Ghani.

“ANSF has safeguarded Afghanistan’s freedom and national sovereignty at a very critical juncture,” said Ghani at an event in Kabul marking National Armed Forces Day.

On the issue of terrorism, Ghani said that groups such as Al-qaeda, Daesh and the drug mafia are enemies of the Afghan people.

ANSF is the symbol our unity, said Ghani.

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