Mullah Noorullah Noori, the Taliban’s Minister of Borders, Tribes and Nationalities, says the group has no concerns about its opponents, arguing that there is no significant space or context for opposition in Afghanistan.
Speaking during a meeting with religious scholars and tribal elders from northern and northeastern provinces, Noori claimed that Afghans have no fundamental differences among themselves. He said disputes that existed in the past were created by foreign intelligence agencies and what he described as “occupiers.”
Noori also emphasized the importance of religious scholars and tribal elders in strengthening unity, coordination and brotherhood among Afghans. His remarks reflect the Taliban’s continued emphasis on portraying Afghanistan as politically and socially stable under its rule.
The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan in August 2021, bringing an end to the widespread war between the group and forces of the former Islamic Republic. Since then, however, several armed opposition groups have continued to report attacks and clashes with Taliban forces in parts of the country.
Among these groups are the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) and the Freedom Front of Afghanistan (AFF), both of which have claimed responsibility for attacks against Taliban positions in recent years.
The Taliban has consistently maintained that security has improved across Afghanistan and has rejected the idea that its armed opponents represent a serious threat to its government.
Noori’s latest comments appear aimed at reinforcing that position by portraying the opposition as lacking a meaningful base or political space inside Afghanistan.