Posted on 08/19/2021 10:28:46 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
As the Taliban horror story continues to unfold in Kabul and other cities across Afghanistan, a little more than 60 miles away from the besieged capital lies Panjshir, Afghanistan’s last free province.
Moreover, Panjshir — which translates to “Five Lions From Persia” — has never been conquered, either by foreigners, the Taliban, or the Afghans. It remains a liberated zone.
And if the Taliban decides to take on the lone free province, as reported by our own Hollie McKay?
The Islamist extremists are going to be met by armed, fiercely independent forces who — unlike the rest of the country, including its president — will not fold up like a cheap lawn chair and allow the evil bastards to waltz into their province, unopposed.
Ahmad Muslem Hayat, a former Afghan embassy defense attache in London, security expert, and Panjshiri native told The Post the people of Panjshir will pay the ultimate price rather than surrender to the terrorists.
“We will be resisting, not surrendering. We will never surrender. People in Panjshir will never surrender to terrorists — we will all die before that happens.”
As Hollie noted, a number of Afghan special forces and security personnel refused orders to put down their weapons and headed to Panjshir before the Taliban could seal the city’s entries and exits. And, as reported by BBC anchor and correspondent Yalda Hakim:
An anti-Taliban coalition seems to be forming, including Vice President Amrula Saleh and Ahmad Massoud, son of Ahmad Shah Massoud – they are in Panjsher [sic], about three hours drive from Kabul.
After relocating to Panjshir on Sunday, Saleh declared himself president of Afghanistan. Citing the country’s constitution, Saleh reiterated in a statement that “in the event of escape, resignation or death of the president, the FVP becomes the caretaker president.”
An anti-Taliban coalition seems to be forming, including Vice President @AmrullahSaleh2 and Ahmad Massoud, son of Ahmad Shah Massoud – they are in Panjsher, about three hours drive from Kabul #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/EbuF1UXlNY
— Yalda Hakim (@BBCYaldaHakim) August 16, 2021
Ahmad Shah Mohibi, founder and CEO of Rise to Peace, tweeted a video of Massoud in Panjshir.
Ahmad Masoud in Panjshir valley with his patriots urging Afghans to join him for the freedom of their country. Ahmad Masoud is the son of the legendary nation hero of Afghanistan — Ahmad Shah Massoud.
The question is, how many “patriots” and how many guns, in addition to the number of armed Panjshiris?
#Now: Ahmad Masoud in #Panjshir valley with his patriots urging Afghans to join him for the freedom of their country. @ahmadmassoud01 is the son of the legendary national hero of #Afghanistan — Ahmad Shah Massoud.
Exclusive: @risetopeace pic.twitter.com/weflh2d3nA— Ahmad Shah Mohibi (@ahmadsmohibi) August 17, 2021
Panjshir officials declined to give precise figures to McKay about the number of fighters they have in the area, but it is believed to be in excess of 6,000. What they lack is heavy weapons and support, something the officials said they never received from the now-departed president, Ashraf Ghani, and his administration.
The Reality
Given that the Taliban is now armed with sophisticated weapons, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, and military vehicles, as reported by India Today — compliments of the “yuuge” gift left behind by Joe Biden —Panjshir fighters and Afghans who fled to the province as the Taliban began to strangle Kabul would have a helluva time against “Biden’s” better-armed Taliban terrorists.
But, as Hayet said, the brave people of Panjshir will never surrender to the terrorists.
“Twenty years, and the US now has a Terrorstan,” Hayat told McKay, referring to an infamous nickname for Afghanistan. “Panjshiris will not — will never accept this.”
Meanwhile, as thousands of Americans remain trapped under Taliban rule, it appears that Joe Biden is scheduled for a long weekend in Delaware.
But, hey — take it easy on the old guy. After all, it’s been a pretty “tough” seven days for the completely self-unaware guy, what, with all that lying and buck-passing and stuff.
The question is, how many “patriots” and how many guns, in addition to the number of armed Panjshiris?
Any weapons needed can be easily furnished along with all sorts of ammo. Not an issue. Watch, Charlie Wilson’s War and you’ll get that answer.
From July 13, 2021
Northern Alliance plans to regroup: Resistance leaders seek arms to fight Taliban in Northern Afghanistan
The Northern Alliance will get them, if they ask the right people. Guys like Dostum have pretty loyal followers. Again...watch, 12 Strong or read the book, Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of US Soldiers Who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan
Dostum is no angel, but he’s definitely no fan of the Taliban.
As for the armored vehicles, etc...not an issue as both the Russians and US found out.
Those vehicles aren’t going in some places. And if they drive into a valley, their done. Just set off explosives and bury them under the rocks.
And those aircraft will soon be useless. And don’t forget about the Afghani’s that flew out of the country and were forced to land in Uzbekistan. If they want in the fight, they have aircraft, too.
in great civilizations the old do everything they can to leave a legacy to their communities and heirs. Here in America we are led by the worst old man imaginable. A man who is hell-bent on shitting all over everything until he falls over dead on top of it leaving nothing but misery.
I don’t like this writing, but I guess it did come from a blog.
Good to see somebody has the courage to fight for and fix their own country. We used to assist people IN PLACE, but the Democrats latest risky scheme is to just import everyone instead. Biden is giving free rides to the USA to Afghanis and telling Americans to fend for themselves. I read an article proving Democrats hate American citizens, ‘Americans Still Told To Buy Flights Out Of Kabul’, and you can give that a look at Daily Caller. No different than when the left end American babies and import foreign kids. We need to start swaps, and send leftists to other countries, one for one, when we have to import these replacement citizens.
Obama did this with ISIS in Iraq too, had the army there flee and leave weapons. I’m tired of paying to arm terrorists.
All intentional. Biden was a kindly grandpa looking MFer and used as a beard for the election theft.
There seems to be a misconception that the Taliban can just quickly step in and re-impose the barbarism of the 7th Century on the 39 million people of Afghanistan who have tasted the freedom of a modern society.
I believe this story is only the beginning of a counter-insurgency against the Taliban
From your keyboard to G*d’s eyes.
Remember, Massoud’s father was assassinated by either Al Qaeda, but more probably the Taliban because he was a very effective leader of the Northern Alliance against both of them.
Revenge is very strong in this son.
I feel really bad for those Afghans who have the guts to stand up and fight the Taliban like this, but the trouble is, most of them aren’t. Most of them downed weapons and ran. What can you do in those circumstances?
I can only hope and pray you are right. We have presented another way to this nation. Hopefully, they remember.
They all knew we would leave one day.
I expect to hear the same from the state of Wyoming one day unless we stop the taliban democrat party from consolidating absolute power in this country.
Billions of dollars later, Afghanistan is right back to where it was in 2001. The Northern Alliance and other warlords fighting the Taliban. Will the CIA use even more of our money to fight Charlie Wilson’s War, Part II, now featuring the Taliban rather than the Soviets?
I remember when they(al Qaeda or Taliban) assassinated Massoud.
https://ratical.org/ratville/CAH/ASMassoud.html
Massoud and his mountain fighters who stepped in many times to rescue people being slaughtered.
They are good people. Fiercely independent.
Bump
Why not both? After all, they’re thick as thieves.
So why are we bringing the refugees here again?
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