Kabul (Web Desk): The Taliban on Thursday announced the creation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on the 102nd anniversary of the country's independence from British rule.
“[This is the] declaration of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the country’s independence from British rule,” Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said in a tweet.
The Taliban announcement came as several countries continue to evacuate their citizens from Afghanistan after the movement took control of the country.
له انګریزي ښکیلاک نه د هیواد د خپلواکي د یوسل او دویمې کلیزې په مناسبت د افغانستان إسلامي امارت اعلامیهhttps://t.co/HfZUIHnCJp pic.twitter.com/jQViMYERpW
— Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) August 19, 2021
The group used the name for the country when it ruled it between 1996 and 2001, before it was taken from power by US-led forces. It was then known for its oppressive regime, including for its treatment of women.
