The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has firmly rejected a recent Washington Post report alleging that American weapons are being smuggled out of Afghanistan into the hands of militant groups.

In an official statement, Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, condemned the report as false and misleading, asserting that the arms mentioned had no direct link to Afghanistan. He clarified that the weapons in question had long been circulating through black markets in the region, having been initially transported via Karachi during the era of foreign occupation and subsequently looted in neighboring Pakistan.

Fitrat underscored that the Islamic Emirate has undertaken a comprehensive and systematic process to secure all foreign weapons left behind following the U.S. withdrawal. He emphasized that strict regulations are in place to prevent the buying, selling, or smuggling of such arms across Afghanistan’s borders.

“The Islamic Emirate has made significant strides in ensuring internal security and arms control,” Fitrat said, calling on the international community to acknowledge the Emirate’s efforts in stabilizing the country and managing leftover military equipment responsibly.

The remarks come amid continued scrutiny from Western media sources, despite the Islamic Emirate’s consistent calls for objective engagement and recognition of ground realities in Afghanistan post-occupation. (ILKHA)