A growing movement of former Afghan Army Chief and ex-government officials has begun to take shape across Europe, the United States, the UK, and other parts of the world in a bid to challenge the Taliban’s control over Afghanistan.
Led by former Afghan army chief General Sami Sadat, the initiative aims to unite scattered elements of Afghanistan’s pre-Taliban military and political establishment. General Sadat has already established a central office in the United States, with additional offices reportedly being opened in various countries to coordinate strategy, mobilize support, and conduct meetings with like-minded individuals and groups.
According to Sadat, the priority is to “organize, unite, equip, and build financial and logistical strength” before any form of political or military challenge to the Taliban is launched. The campaign has garnered backing from Afghan diaspora communities, particularly in Western countries, who are helping to facilitate meetings and provide financial support.
Sources suggest that it’s not just former soldiers rallying under Sadat’s leadership; former civil servants, politicians, and anti-Taliban activists are also in contact with the movement, hinting at the formation of a broader resistance coalition.
However, major questions remain:
Can this exiled alliance pose a real challenge to the Taliban regime on the ground?
Will the U.S. or Western governments offer direct support, or maintain diplomatic distance?
And can the Taliban consolidate power, gain domestic legitimacy, and win international recognition before any serious opposition takes shape?
As this new front develops abroad, Afghanistan’s internal political future remains deeply uncertain caught between exiled resistance and an entrenched regime struggling to govern and gain global acceptance.
