Marshal Dostum Expresses Renewed Hope for Afghanistan’s Rescue
Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, said he has renewed hope for the country’s liberation and recovery during the “National Consensus” conference, which brought together political groups opposed to Taliban rule.
According to news sources, three major opposition groups — the High Council of National Resistance for the Salvation of Afghanistan, the National Assembly for the Salvation of Afghanistan, and the National Movement for Peace and Justice — reached a new agreement at the end of the conference on Tuesday. They issued a joint statement presenting a unified plan to navigate the current crisis.
The joint declaration emphasized the need for inclusive and comprehensive dialogue under United Nations supervision, with support from regional countries and the international community. The stated goal of these talks is to reach a binding political settlement that would end the ongoing crisis and lead to lasting peace in Afghanistan.
The political factions involved asserted that any final agreement must pave the way for establishing a legitimate, representative, and accountable government. Analysts view this position as a sign of increasing political pressure on the Taliban administration, which has faced a crisis of legitimacy both domestically and internationally since reclaiming power in Kabul.
