Afghanistan: Taliban Emir Akhundzada called on Afghans to “contribute to the restoration of the homeland”

In his annual message ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the Taliban Emir Mawlavi Khibatullah Akhundzada called on Afghans to “contribute to the restoration of our homeland” so that there is a prosperous and progressive country “in the shadow of the Islamic system.” He also added that the movement considers the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO forces a “good step” and urged implementation of all parts of the Doha Agreement. The leader stressed that the Taliban are “ready to defend the independence and sovereignty of their homeland at any cost, as has been proven over the past two decades.” Taliban fighters have already…