Mullah Omar: I Will Continue My War Until the Freedom of Afghanistan - 2002-09-13. The Arabic television network Al Jazeera reports that it has received a faxed statement from Mullah Mohammad Omar, the ousted leader of the Taliban, in which he emphasizes that he will continue his war until the freedom of Afghanistan is achieved. Al Jazeera states that this announcement was faxed to the network on September 11 and appears to be credible. In his statement, Mullah Omar claims that the U.S. had planned an attack on Afghanistan prior to the events of September 11 and that Washington invaded Afghanistan before confirming who was responsible for the attacks on New York and Washington. The fax does not provide any information about Mullah Omar's whereabouts. Al Jazeera has previously aired several statements from Osama bin Laden that were recorded on video, which also did not reveal his location or whether he was alive.
Mullah Omar: I Will Continue My War Until the Freedom of Afghanistan
Mullah Omar, the ousted Taliban leader, issued a statement via Al Jazeera claiming he will continue fighting until Afghanistan is free. He accused the U.S. of planning an attack on Afghanistan before the September 11 attacks and invading without confirming the attackers' identities. This statement highlights the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the Taliban's resistance.
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📰 What Happened
Mullah Omar issued a statement claiming he will continue fighting for Afghanistan's freedom and accused the U.S. of planning an invasion before the September 11 attacks. This highlights the ongoing conflict and the Taliban's commitment to resistance.
- Mullah Omar's statement was faxed to Al Jazeera on September 11, 2002.
- He accused the U.S. of invading Afghanistan without confirming the identity of the September 11 attackers.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Taliban, under Mullah Omar, ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001, when they were ousted by U.S.-led forces following the September 11 attacks. The group has since engaged in an insurgency against the Afghan government and foreign troops.
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