Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani has called on Afghan political figures living abroad to return to the country, assuring them that an amnesty is in place and that they will not face prosecution.

Haqqani made the remarks during a visit to Bamyan province following his trip to Panjshir, where he addressed local residents and spoke about national unity, security and reconciliation.

“We respectfully ask those living abroad to return, as their homeland is their home,” Haqqani said. “Following the Doha Agreement, everyone has been granted amnesty, and no one will be held to account.”

The interior minister also stressed the importance of strengthening unity among Afghans, arguing that divisions based on ethnicity, region and language had been encouraged by hostile foreign efforts.

He said Afghanistan was now moving toward greater unity, brotherhood and solidarity under a single political system.

“Listen to most of the statements of the leader of the Islamic Emirate; they are based on unity, solidarity and cohesion,” Haqqani said.

He emphasized that calls for unity should not be interpreted as an attempt by the authorities to impose uniformity on Afghanistan’s diverse communities.

“Obedience does not mean that the system demands unity from the people; unity among communities is important. If communities are united, the country cannot become insecure,” he said.

Haqqani’s remarks come as the Islamic Emirate continues to emphasize the preservation of security and stability as one of its central priorities.

The interior minister has previously warned that attempts to undermine Afghanistan’s current security situation would not be tolerated, while calling for continued efforts to strengthen stability and expand the country’s relations with the international community.

His latest appeal for political figures abroad to return comes amid the Islamic Emirate’s broader efforts to promote reconciliation and portray Afghanistan as a secure and stable country following years of conflict.

Haqqani’s comments also underline the authorities’ emphasis on national cohesion, with the government seeking to discourage ethnic, regional and linguistic divisions and encourage greater cooperation among Afghanistan’s communities. (ILKHA)