TALIBAN ANNOUNCE LAUNCHING SPRING OFFENSIVE IN AFGHANISTAN

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(U//Q) Taliban Announce Launching Spring Offensive in Afghanistan
(U//Q) SAL2015042220873624 Taliban Voice of Jihad Online in English 22 Apr 15
[(11/7P711-19) Unattributed report "Statement by the Leading Council of the Islamic Emirate regarding
the inauguration of Spring Operations called 'Azm' (Resolve)"}
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
[Arabic text of Koranic verse omitted]
In the name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful.
Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran:
[Arabic text .of Koranic verse-omitted]
Translation,. (And fight them until there is no persecution and religion is
wholly to Allah. But if they desist, then surely ALLAH is Watchful of what they
do.)
Oeur -devout countrymen and MUjahidin!
Due to your previous thirteen years of pious Jihad, the crusader invaders
led by America were compelled to withdraw a major part of their invading forces
from Afghanistan.
Though the occupying forces have announcedThe termination of their military
operations inside Afghanistan but in reality they have preserved the control of
our land and air-space under the spiteful 'Bilateral Security Agreement and
similarly, their occupation in political, cultural, educational, propaganda and
other spheres has -not ceased. The foreign occupiers are still carrying out
drone strikes and night operations against the civilian people and have
absolute control over the military and fighting command and control system of
the heterogeneous regime under the so called 'Bilateral Security
Agreement.
Since our vigilant people have been expert indetecting the occupation and
they can easily discern it iri all its visible and invisible forms therefore the
foreign occupiers cannot divert the devout Afghan nation from their mission of
Jihadi struggle by merely changing their fighting tactics. If the foreign
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occupiers really want to relieve themselves from this nuisance of fighting,
they should immediately withdraw all their remaining forces and military,
intelligence and special operation units from Afghanistan and should abandon
both the illegitimate occupation and interference in the affairs of our
country.
For the complete liberation of our beloved homeland from the yoke of foreign
occupation and for the implementation of Islamic rule throughout the country,
the Islamic Emirate is determined to prolong the ongoing Jihad against the
foreign invaders as well as their internal stooges.
For this purpose, the Islamic Emirate is going to launch the spring
operations under the 'inspirational name of 'Azm' (i.e. Resolve, Perseverance or
Determination) with the chants of 'Allah-o-Akbar' (Allah is the Greatest) at 5
a.m. on the following Friday, 5th Rajab 1436 A.H (lunar), 4th Taurus 1394 A.H.
(solar), 24th April 2015.
The name 'Aim' and the date 5th Rajab are: adopted for good omen as 'Azin'
means resolve or determination and those messengers of Allah Almighty who
showed perseverance against His enemies have been celebrated as Determined
Messengers'
[Arabic text of Koranic verse omitted]
Translation: (Have patience, then, as the Messengers, possessed of high
resolve)
Similarly, Allah Almighty has advised perseverance and trust in Him after
consultation regarding virtuous deeds.
[Arabic text-of Koranic verse omitted]
Translation: (And when thou art resolved, then put thy trust in ALLAH.
Surely, ALLAH loves those who put their trust in Him.)
Hope that Allah Almighty will bestow our Muslim masses with an even stronger
Jihadi 'Azre and fervor in these operations against the infidels and their
debaucheries. As 5th of Rajab (seventh lunar month of Islamic calendar) has
been decided the inaugural date for these operations as this was the date of a
historic victory for the early Muslims and an admonitory defeat for the western
infidel forces on fifteenth year of Flijra (i.e. migration) in the battle of
'Yarmoule. We trust in Allah Almighty that these spring operations will be a
fatal blow for all western infidel forces who invaded our country.
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be exercised in these military operations of 'Azni.AlattveddiiiiiSeekiiiatticks
for the devastation of infidels, infiltration attacks among the enemy ranks,
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Mujahidin will execute their plans with great care and deliberation in all
parts of the country during these spring operations called 'Azm' in which top
priority will be given to safeguarding and protecling the lives and properties
of the, civilian people: And those Mujahidin who are negligent and careless in
preserving the lives and properties of the ciyilian.people and .their operations
-result in the civilian losses or casualties, will be panelized according to
Jihadi and Sharia rules and regulations,. Similarly, consistent with-its
policies; the Islamio.Emirate-has never ,andwill never target religious and
other educatiO.nal institutions like Mosques, madrassas, school's, universities;
health centers like Clinics and hospitals, public buildings and other projects
of public welfare.
The Islamic Emirate reverently anticipates from the whole Muslim nation to
even more inclusively support Mujahidin for the success of these virtuous
operations as they have done in the past. Similarly they are advised to remain
at a considerable distance from the military constellations and centers so that
they are not hurt while operations are executed. The Islamic Emirate is quite
considerate in resolving your issues in the light ofIslamic Sharia system and
in the prevailing circumstances, if some welfare organizations or individuals
want to help the masses, we will support their activities according to our
procedures in the light of Islamic rules and-regulations.
Similarly, we once again call upon all the military and civilian officials
and workers of the stooge regime to depart the invaders for fulfilling their
Islamic and Afghani obligation and to unite with their own Muslim people.
Mujahidin are ready as ever to provide secure and peaceful living conditions
for all the officials and individuals who quit the enemy ranks.
In the end, we want to remind our courageous Mujahidin that Jihad is a type
of worship and the purity of intention plays a crucial role in it. Instead of
status, fame, boon or any other mean worldly benefits, the objective of your
Jihad should be wholly and solely the elevation of the Word of Allah. Religious
obligations, the training rules and regulations of Jihad and its procedures
should be strictly observed. You should obey your elders and leaders. You
should deal with and respect your masses just like a part of your own body.
Live like brothers among yourselves. Do not be deceived by the enemy
propaganda. Remain steadfast and consistent in adversities. Only trust in Allah
and rely upon people's support as the Holy Quran says:
[Arabic text of Koranic verse omitted]
Translation: (But if you show patience and fortitude and act righteously,
that indeed is a matter of high resolve.)
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Regards
Leading Council of Islamic Emirate
03/08/1436 Hijri Lunar
02/02/1394 Hijti Solar 22/04/2015 Gregorian
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Topic Country(s) : Afghanistan, United States
Topic Region(s): Asia, Americas
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Topic(s): URGENT, DOMESTIC POLITICAL, INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL,
MILITARY, TERRORISM
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