Former Afghan Parliament Member Allah Gul Mujahid Returns to Kabul from Iran

Sun Jun 25 2023
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KABUL: Allah Gul Mujahid, a prominent former Parliament Member of Afghanistan, has returned to Kabul from Iran, marking his reentry into the country. Mujahid, who held significant political influence in the previous administration, arrived in the capital on Sunday.

Officials confirmed Mujahid’s return, highlighting his recent presence in Iran and subsequent journey back to Kabul. In the early years of the de facto administration, he faced imprisonment and humiliation at the hands of the Taliban security forces. However, his exact circumstances and experiences during this period remain undisclosed.

Prior to his return, Mujahid held a meeting with Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the head of mission at the Afghan embassy in Tehran. Haqqani emphasized the ruling regime’s commitment to facilitating the repatriation of Afghan citizens and creating a conducive environment for their return.

Former Parliament Members’ Return and Political Landscape

Mujahid’s potential return to Afghanistan had been previously reported, and his arrival comes in the wake of the Taliban’s assumption of power on August 21. Following the Taliban’s resurgence, a large number of former government officials fled the country, seeking refuge primarily in neighboring nations such as Iran and Pakistan.

After his release from captivity, unofficial reports suggest that Mujahid initially left Afghanistan for Turkey, where he spent a year before eventually traveling to Iran. The reasons behind his departure to Turkey and subsequent relocation to Iran have not been officially disclosed.

Allah Gul Mujahid’s return to Afghanistan holds significance as the country navigates a new political landscape under the Taliban’s rule. As political figures and key stakeholders make their presence known within the country, the dynamics of Afghanistan’s political landscape continue to evolve, shaping the path forward for its citizens and the nation as a whole.

 

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