The National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan has announced the formation of a new resistance entity, the Afghanistan Independence Front (AIF), marking what observers describe as a significant development in the country’s evolving political and security landscape.
The NRF, led by prominent anti-Taliban Tajik leader Ahmad Massoud, stated that the Afghanistan Independence Front has been established to expand resistance operations and directly target Taliban positions across various regions of the country. The announcement signals what the group characterizes as a new phase in its campaign against the current authorities in Kabul.
According to sources within the NRF, the newly formed front has been created to intensify efforts aimed at defending the rights and freedoms of the Afghan people. The organization asserts that its mission centers on resisting what it describes as political oppression, advocating for inclusive governance, safeguarding women’s rights, and challenging ongoing human rights violations under the rule of the Taliban.
NRF representatives maintain that the Afghanistan Independence Front represents not merely a structural reorganization, but a strategic expansion intended to broaden the scope and coordination of resistance activities nationwide. While the NRF’s earlier operations were largely concentrated in northern Afghanistan, particularly in Panjshir and surrounding areas, the creation of the AIF suggests an ambition to extend operational reach and enhance national-level engagement.
The leadership has framed the move as a response to mounting public frustration and the perceived absence of political inclusion within the current governance framework. The NRF emphasizes that its broader objective is the restoration of civil liberties, national sovereignty, and a representative political system that reflects the diverse composition of Afghan society.
No detailed operational timeline or structural framework for the Afghanistan Independence Front has been publicly disclosed. However, the announcement underscores a renewed determination by opposition forces to consolidate efforts amid ongoing domestic and international scrutiny of Afghanistan’s political direction.
