On November 16, 2009, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which is the Taliban’s shadow government, issued statement noting that they had triumphed over the most advanced army in the world in Afghanistan. Accusing the U.S. and Britain of human rights violations in Afghanistan and Iraq as well as at Guantanamo, it said that these nations' policies were destroying the "values of humanity" that were achieved after long struggles.
The statement also notes that U.S. and foreign troops were using schools and clinics as security outposts, forcing the Taliban to attack them.
Following is the text of the statement:[1]
"The Current Jihad against the American Occupation of Afghanistan Proves That Oppressed Muslim People Can, With the Help of Allah, Overcome the Most Advanced and Huge Army of the World"
"The current jihad against the American occupation of Afghanistan proves that oppressed Muslim people can, with the help of Allah, overcome the most advanced and huge army of the world. Look at the facts and figures. There are 40,000 troops from 43 countries of the world, both NATO members and others. America has 68,000 soldiers in Afghanistan.
"The puppet regime of Kabul has an 80,000-strong police force and almost the same number of troops. In addition, the Pentagon has formed tens of thousands of local militias and armed former warlords who escort their logistical convoys from one province to another and launch joint operations."
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