IEA rejects UNSC report on Al Qaeda presence in Afghanistan

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has strongly rejected the UN Security Council (UNSC) report regarding the presence of Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan, according to a statement on Thursday.

“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly rejects this false allegation,” IEA statement said.

The source added:  “Unfortunately, a regular program of accusing the IEA has been started from the address of the United Nations, which is always spreading propaganda.”

In the latest report of the United Nations Security Council, it is claimed that there are al-Qaeda centers in Afghanistan or some groups under the rule of the Islamic Emirate are operating in Afghanistan.

“There is no one related to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, nor does the Islamic Emirate allow anyone to use the territory of Afghanistan against others.”

The IEA statement said: “We hope that the UN Security Council remains neutral and does not reflect some opportunistic political and economic goals in its reports, which will ultimately question its status and credibility in Afghanistan.”

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