Taliban’s Interior Minister Claims Afghanistan Is Not a Threat to Other Countries

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s Interior Minister, stated at a graduation ceremony for 900 police academy cadets that the security situation in Afghanistan has improved and that Afghan soil is not being used to threaten other countries. He made these remarks in the presence of security officials and the new graduates.

Haqqani claimed that the commitments made during the Doha talks to prevent the use of Afghan territory against other nations have been fully implemented. This claim comes despite repeated calls from the international community for transparent, verifiable, and accountable measures in this regard.

The Taliban Interior Minister also said that Afghanistan’s police enjoy the trust and support of the people. He compared this situation to other countries where, he claimed, citizens fear their security forces. He urged police officers to adhere to professionalism, justice, and gentleness in their interactions with residents—a point that has been seriously questioned by the public and monitoring organizations due to frequent reports of harsh and restrictive behaviors.

At the ceremony, Rahmatullah Najib, the Administrative Deputy of the Ministry of Interior, described the recruitment of the 900 new police officers as an important step to strengthen public security and the country’s security structures. He added that this is part of the Taliban administration’s efforts to consolidate internal institutions.

Haqqani also referred to efforts to facilitate the so-called safe return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, saying the Taliban administration is working on practical solutions in this regard. However, this issue is accompanied in practice by widespread concerns among refugees and a lack of clear guarantees for the security and livelihood of returnees.

These statements come as the Taliban administration seeks to highlight its security and educational programs to convince the domestic public and send a message of stability to the international community—a pursuit that continues to face serious doubts without structural reforms, accountability, and respect for fundamental citizens’ rights.