The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan (AFF) issue this joint statement to alert the international community, diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and human rights institutions to credible and concerning security information indicating the possibility of organized threats against international institutions and interests in Afghanistan.
The information received by the two fronts suggests that certain elements within or associated with the Taliban’s security structures may be planning or preparing attacks in coordination with extremist networks and certain foreign-linked circles. According to the information available, those responsible may seek to conceal their identities, affiliations, and objectives by operating under the name of ISIS or using misleading organizational labels and pseudonyms.
Given the seriousness of these concerns and the potential consequences for human life and international security, the two fronts urge relevant institutions to independently examine and verify the information, strengthen appropriate protective measures, and take preventive action before any potential threat materializes.
Reported Threats and the Need for Independent Verification
The reported information raises serious concerns about the safety of diplomatic representations, United Nations facilities, international organizations, humanitarian operations, human rights institutions, and their civilian personnel operating in Afghanistan.
If substantiated, the alleged use of extremist names to conceal the identities or affiliations of those responsible would represent a grave threat to public safety and international security. It could also complicate efforts to establish responsibility and undermine confidence in security assessments provided by the authorities exercising control over Afghanistan.
The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan emphasize that these allegations must be examined by credible, independent security institutions and relevant international investigative bodies. The information should be assessed through professional verification, evidence-based investigation, and impartial scrutiny.
The purpose of this warning is preventive: to encourage responsible action, protect human life, and reduce the risk of attacks against international institutions. Independent verification is essential to determine the credibility of the reported information, identify any individuals or networks involved, and establish the facts without premature conclusions.
Potential Political and Security Objectives
The two fronts are concerned that the reported scenario, if confirmed, could serve several political and security objectives beyond the immediate consequences of an attack.
Such incidents could create fear and insecurity, increase the international community’s perceived dependence on the Taliban’s security structures, and provide opportunities for political pressure or coercive bargaining with foreign governments and international organizations.
They could also divert public attention from Afghanistan’s ongoing political, humanitarian, and human rights crises. Furthermore, the deliberate use of misleading identities or extremist labels could obscure responsibility, manipulate public perceptions, and discredit the legitimate struggle of the Afghan people for freedom, justice, fundamental rights, and a democratic political system.
These possible motives require independent investigation and should not be treated as established facts without supporting evidence. Nevertheless, the seriousness of the reported concerns warrants timely preventive action and a careful assessment of the risks facing international personnel and institutions.
Strengthening Security Measures for International Institutions
The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan urge diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, and human rights institutions to review their security arrangements and protective measures without delay.
Security decisions should be based on credible intelligence, professional risk assessments, and information obtained through independent channels. The two fronts specifically caution against exclusive reliance on threat-related information provided through Taliban-controlled security channels, particularly in light of the concerns outlined in this statement.
Relevant institutions should strengthen threat assessment procedures, review existing protective arrangements, improve appropriate coordination among trusted security professionals, and take proportionate measures to protect personnel and facilities.
Such action should prioritize the safety of civilian staff, preserve the continuity of essential humanitarian and diplomatic activities wherever safely possible, and prevent unnecessary exposure of local communities and international personnel to danger.
Call for an Independent International Investigation
The two fronts call upon the United Nations, reputable international institutions, and independent security and investigative bodies to examine the available information and establish an appropriate mechanism for monitoring, documenting, and investigating potential threats.
Such efforts should seek to verify the reported information, identify credible patterns of activity, preserve relevant evidence, and determine whether individuals, networks, or institutions have planned, facilitated, or supported unlawful attacks.
The investigation should remain impartial and independent of any party potentially implicated in the allegations. Its findings should be based on verifiable evidence and communicated to relevant stakeholders where security and investigative considerations permit.
The two fronts also encourage appropriate information-sharing among diplomatic missions and international organizations to strengthen preventive awareness while protecting confidential sources and sensitive security information.
The Taliban’s Responsibility and Accountability
As the de facto authority exercising control over Afghanistan, the Taliban bears direct responsibility for protecting diplomatic representations, international organizations, humanitarian agencies, human rights institutions, and their personnel within the territory under its control.
This responsibility requires effective preventive measures, credible security arrangements, cooperation with legitimate independent investigations, and accountability for unlawful conduct.
The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan stress that security threats must never be manipulated for political leverage, nor should information concerning terrorism be used to mislead international institutions or obstruct the identification of those responsible for violence.
If credible evidence establishes that individuals, networks, or institutions affiliated with the Taliban planned, facilitated, supported, or carried out attacks, those responsible must be held individually and organizationally accountable through appropriate legal and institutional processes. Any determination of responsibility must be grounded in evidence and respect applicable legal standards and due process.
Distinguishing the Afghan People’s Legitimate Struggle from Terrorism
The National Resistance Front of Afghanistan and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan unequivocally condemn attacks and threats against civilians, diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, humanitarian organizations, human rights institutions, and their civilian personnel.
The two fronts reaffirm the distinction between the Afghan people’s legitimate struggle against usurpation and tyranny and terrorist actions directed against civilians and international institutions.
The struggle for freedom, justice, fundamental rights, political participation, and a democratic system must not be conflated with acts intended to terrorize civilians, endanger humanitarian workers, or undermine diplomatic and international operations.
No organization or individual should be blamed for terrorist violence without credible evidence. Responsibility must be established through impartial investigation rather than political allegations, assumed affiliations, or misleading narratives.
The Afghan people have endured decades of conflict and instability. Their interests require the protection of human life, the preservation of humanitarian space, respect for fundamental rights, and a future based on freedom, justice, and democratic governance.
