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[00:01:47] by the Mujahideen forces of the Islamic Emirate, which came after a long struggle against Western forces
[00:01:51] and their supported government. This day
[00:01:54] yesterday was celebrated
[00:01:57] by the people and officials of the Islamic Emirate
[00:02:00] in a grand manner across Afghanistan. In
[00:02:04] this program, we have special reports on this, so please
[00:02:08] stay with us for this news hour and watch our reports.
[00:04:30] which indicated that the Islamic Emirate will not allow any individual or group to use
[00:04:33] Afghan soil against other countries. At the same
[00:04:37] time, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, asked some
[00:04:40] countries not to try their failed experiences
[00:04:44] in Afghanistan. Today, August
[00:04:48] 24th, is equal to the complete conquest
[00:04:51] of the country and the fifth anniversary of the independence and renewed sovereignty
[00:04:54] of the Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan. On
[00:04:57] this occasion, there is a glorious celebration here.
[00:05:47] and in the interests and benefits of the country,
[00:05:50] positive interactions and
[00:05:53] the strengthening of political and economic cooperation
[00:05:57] have been achieved by this
[00:05:59] half of the
[00:06:02] Islamic Presidency in its 5
[00:06:05] years
[00:06:09] of political, economic, social, cultural, scientific,
[00:06:12] and security achievements. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office says
[00:06:16] that the Islamic Emirate desires good relations with all
[00:06:19] countries in the region and the world, and will not allow anyone to use the soil
[00:06:23] of Afghanistan against other countries.
[00:06:26] We want good relations
[00:06:30] with all our neighbors, all countries in the region and beyond,
[00:06:34] relations based on
[00:06:37] the principles of non-interference, economy-
[00:06:41] centric, and mutual
[00:06:43] respect, and relations based on
[00:06:47] win-win outcomes. At the same
[00:06:50] time, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in view
[00:06:53] of the expansion of Kabul's relations with the world, asked some
[00:06:57] countries not to try past failed experiences
[00:07:00] in Afghanistan.
[00:07:01] ?
[00:07:11] period that
[00:09:30] families have achieved, and to preserve it, a serious
[00:09:34] struggle must be waged.
[00:09:37] Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister's Office, says
[00:09:41] that independence from American occupation was achieved with the blood of thousands of martyrs,
[00:09:44] and thousands of Afghan families sacrificed in this path. To preserve
[00:09:48] their achievements, a serious struggle must
[00:09:51] be undertaken. As a result of these countless
[00:09:54] sacrifices, on the 24th
[00:09:58] of August the occupiers left Afghanistan
[00:10:02] and the Afghan nation was liberated
[00:10:06] from occupation. Now,
[00:10:09] protecting the Islamic system
[00:10:13] is more important than struggling
[00:10:17] to achieve it. At the same time, Mawlawi
[00:10:20] Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Minister of Defense, on the occasion of this day, stated
[00:10:23] that the victory of August 24th
[00:11:34] (Jihadi) against the American occupation on August 24th, 1400 solar
[00:11:37] Hijri, solidified its rule across Afghanistan. It established
[00:11:41] the Islamic system for the second time, and now five years
[00:11:45] have passed since that day. The Air
[00:11:49] Force of the Ministry of Defense, on the fifth anniversary of the August
[00:11:52] 24th victory, in various parts of the city. The occupation
[00:12:09] was removed from the pure
[00:12:14] land of Afghanistan, and all Afghans
[00:12:18] have gathered under
[00:12:20] the umbrella of a single Islamic system. In Kabul, Minister Mohammad Akbar Khan here, Minister Mohammad
[00:12:24] Akbar Khan Hill. It is Kabul, and thousands of citizens gathered
[00:12:28] to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the August 24th victory.
[00:12:31] The Air Force of the Ministry of Defense, to commemorate
[00:12:35] this day, performed a number of maneuvers with
[00:12:38] military helicopters and showered flowers
[00:12:42] in this area. A number of citizens who gathered here say
[00:12:46] that the August 24th victory day should be celebrated
[00:12:49] more magnificently in the coming years, so that the memory
[00:12:52] and sacrifices of this day may be passed down to the next generation.
[00:14:45] Unity in Afghanistan among
[00:14:48] Muslims is essential, and thank God, today there is an opportunity
[00:14:52] for all people from different ethnic groups to see that there are Tajiks,
[00:14:56] Hazaras, Pashtuns from different ethnic groups, with different
[00:14:59] languages, thank God. We observe
[00:15:03] that many people come with unity, harmony, and
[00:15:06] love to this hill and celebrate
[00:15:09] this festival of freedom. Thank God, it is very good. Inshallah, Allah the Almighty
[00:15:13] has given us a great blessing. We must try to thank Him.
[00:15:17] Men and women must give thanks.
[00:15:20] Five years ago today, on August
[00:15:23] 24th, the city of Kabul was conquered by the Mujahideen
[00:15:27] of the Islamic Emirate, and with this event, the 20-year
[00:15:30] occupation and oppression in the country ended, and a unified system
[00:15:34] was established across the country.
[00:15:39] The fifth anniversary of the victory and liberation was celebrated
[00:15:43] by the students of religious schools at the General Directorate of Radio Afghanistan.
[00:15:46] During this ceremony, officials of the Islamic Emirate and scholars
[00:15:50] referred to August 24th in the country's history as the day of victory
[00:15:53] against falsehood. They emphasized the preservation and support
[00:15:57] of the Islamic system, national unity, appreciation for the
[00:16:00] sacrifices of the Mujahideen, and good behavior towards the people,
[00:16:04] and urged the people not to fall for the malicious propaganda
[00:16:07] of hostile groups and enemies of the country, and to stand
[00:16:11] against
[00:16:12] them.
[00:16:18] Students of religious schools commemorated the fifth anniversary of the victory and liberation in Kabul.
[00:16:22] The head of scholars and clerics of the General Directorate of Intelligence says
[00:16:25] that the Islamic system is the fruit of many sacrifices and is now ruling
[00:16:29] the country. He adds that the Islamic system has secured all human rights of the country's
[00:16:33] citizens and has supported the oppressed.
[00:18:07] assured and protected, and they emphasize supporting this system.
[00:18:11] After August 24th,
[00:18:14] and the conquest of Afghanistan and the victory
[00:18:17] of the Mujahideen, Islamic Sharia is governing
[00:18:21] this country. When Islamic Sharia
[00:18:25] and the Quran are governing in a country, the rights
[00:18:28] of all people of Afghanistan and the rights
[00:18:31] of all citizens of this country under the Islamic system and under
[00:18:35] Islamic Sharia, are protected. Religious scholars
[00:18:39] refer to August 24th as the day of victory for all Afghans. A day when
[00:18:43] the people of Afghanistan endured various hardships and difficulties
[00:18:47] over the past 20 years to achieve it, and by sacrificing
[00:18:50] their lives and property, they defeated America, and the Islamic Emirate
[00:18:54] once again came to power
[00:18:55] in Afghanistan.
[00:18:58] The special forces of the Ministry of Defense, Interior Affairs, and the General Directorate
[00:19:02] of Intelligence, in the ceremony commemorating August 24th, say
[00:19:05] that they will defend the system with their lives and property and will not
[00:19:09] allow anyone to disrupt the country's security. At the same
[00:19:13] time, the residents of Kabul welcomed the special forces' patrol
[00:19:16] on the day of the country's victory by special units and declared
[00:19:20] their support for the Islamic system.
[00:19:23] Coinciding
[00:19:28] with August 24th, the day of the country's victory, here
[00:19:31] in Kabul city, joint forces from the Ministries of Defense,
[00:19:35] Interior Affairs, and the General Directorate of Intelligence.
[00:20:37] called it an important and historical day in the calendar of Afghanistan
[00:20:41] and assured the security and territorial integrity
[00:20:44] of Afghanistan.
[00:20:46] Congratulations on this great freedom to all compatriots.
[00:21:50] August is the fifth anniversary of the victory of the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate
[00:21:53] and the defeat of America and its allies in Afghanistan. The Mujahideen of the Islamic
[00:21:57] Emirate, after 20 years of struggle and sacrifice, defeated
[00:22:00] America and its allies in Afghanistan and achieved victory.
[00:22:03] This day is commemorated annually by governmental agencies
[00:22:07] and citizens. Mohammad Qasim
[00:22:10] Farahmand, Milli News,
[00:22:12] Kabul.
[00:22:14] The night of August 24th in Kabul city was widely celebrated
[00:22:18] by the people. Citizens who had come to the streets of Kabul
[00:22:22] say that they celebrate the fifth glorious anniversary of the country's independence
[00:22:25] with joy and happiness. They add that people now
[00:22:29] live in a secure environment and under the shadow of independence, and conduct
[00:22:33] their daily affairs.
[00:22:34] August
[00:22:38] 24th is a historic day of Afghanistan's independence. It is past
[00:22:42] 11 PM on August 23rd. A large number of people are in recreational
[00:22:46] areas and on the streets of Kabul, especially at the Ministry of Health roundabout.
[00:24:20] they did. The republic system collapsed, and once again, the Islamic Emirate came
[00:24:24] to power in the country, and the 20-year Western occupation led by America
[00:24:27] ended.
[00:24:33] Kabul residents say that Afghans bravely defeated Western colonialism
[00:24:37] and achieved their independence through sacrifice.
[00:24:41] Those who came to the streets of Kabul celebrate the fifth
[00:24:44] anniversary of gaining independence with joy and say
[00:24:48] that everyone should work together to preserve independence
[00:24:52] and develop the country.
[00:24:53] Kabul
[00:24:57] residents came to the streets to celebrate the fifth anniversary
[00:25:00] of the defeat of the American occupation and engage in celebration
[00:25:04] and joy. They say that this day is a day of pride for Afghans,
[00:25:08] and it should always be celebrated with magnificent ceremonies.
[00:25:12] We
[00:25:50] are happy and I congratulate all the people of Afghanistan.
[00:25:53] It is the day of victory and independence, a conquest for all mujahideen,
[00:25:57] for all the emirate, for all Afghans and Muslims
[00:26:01] of Afghanistan, whether in
[00:26:43] a large public and poetic gathering was held in Mazar-e-Sharif. In this
[00:26:47] ceremony, local officials, religious scholars, families
[00:26:50] of martyrs, tribal elders, poets, writers, businessmen, and
[00:26:54] youth were present. On
[00:26:57] the occasion of August 24th, the anniversary of the independence of the Islamic
[00:27:01] Emirate in the country. A poetic gathering was held
[00:27:05] with the participation of local officials in Mazar-e-Sharif. This
[00:27:08] ceremony began with the hoisting of the country's white flag.
[00:27:12] In
[00:27:20] this program, local officials, a number of scientific,
[00:27:23] cultural, social, and economic figures of the country
[00:27:27] were present. At the beginning, Mullah Mohammad Yusuf Wafa, the governor
[00:27:30] of Balkh, referred to August 24th as a historical
[00:27:34] and important day for Afghanistan and commemorated the sacrifices
[00:27:38] of the martyrs of the Islamic Emirate.
[00:27:52] The system has been in power for five
[00:27:56] years every
[00:27:59] year. Thank God.
[00:28:32] the country as more suitable for investment, economic development, and
[00:28:36] trade growth than ever before. We must
[00:28:40] be grateful for the blessings of God. Above all,
[00:28:43] above all, above all,
[00:28:46] the greatest blessing is freedom, which God
[00:28:49] Almighty bestows upon humans, and today, God has given
[00:28:52] us and you throughout the world,
[00:28:55] the only free country, which is
[00:28:59] Afghanistan. Dear ones, the leadership is
[00:29:02] one. The leadership system is one system.
[00:29:06] The damage of the occupation
[00:29:08] was that it divided the people of Afghanistan
[00:29:12] for 20 years into Pashtuns and Tajiks,
[00:29:16] Hazaras and Uzbeks, and Turkmens.
[00:29:19] It divided our nation into parties, but
[00:29:23] thanks to God, with the blessing of the Islamic system,
[00:29:26] today from Badakhshan to Badghis
[00:29:30] and Kandahar, Herat, and.
[00:30:39] At the end of this ceremony, the importance of safeguarding independence,
[00:30:43] preserving national unity, strengthening solidarity among the people, and
[00:30:47] striving for the progress and prosperity of Afghanistan
[00:30:50] was emphasized. We
[00:30:54] have reached the end of the news hour. Thank you for
[00:30:57] watching Milli and Milli News.