The leader of the National Resistance Front (NRF) of Afghanistan Ahmad Massoud has blamed the Afghan Taliban for the country’s worsening security crisis, accusing them of providing safe havens to multiple terrorist organizations.

Speaking during a ceremony marking the 31st anniversary of Abdul Ali Mazari’s death, the former leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, Massoud said the Taliban had “sacrificed the Afghan people” by supporting extremist groups and allowing Afghanistan to become a center for regional instability.

Afghanistan Becoming a Hub for Security Threats

Massoud claimed that by sheltering groups such as Al-Qaeda, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish al-Adl, and Ansarullah, the Taliban have turned Afghanistan into a hotspot for geopolitical conflicts and cross-border security threats.

He warned that the Taliban’s policies have repeatedly drawn Afghanistan into regional tensions and conflicts, worsening the country’s already fragile security situation.

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Criticism Over Cross-Border Military Attacks

The NRF leader also criticized the Taliban for failing to prevent cross-border military actions, referring to recent Pakistani military strikes inside Afghan territory. According to Massoud, the current security crisis is a direct result of the Taliban’s “reckless policies” and their continued backing of militant groups.

He argued that the Taliban remain the primary cause behind both the current crisis and past instability in Afghanistan, saying their support for extremist networks has created long-term security challenges for the region.

Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes on Militant Hideouts

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s air force carried out fresh strikes targeting terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, according to security sources. The operation reportedly targeted facilities used by the Afghan Taliban and Fitna-al-Khawarij militants, including technical support infrastructure and equipment storage sites in Kandahar.

Security officials said the strikes are part of Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq, which aims to dismantle terrorist networks operating near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Authorities confirmed that the military operation will continue until all strategic objectives are achieved and terrorist infrastructure is completely eliminated.

Regional Security Concerns Grow

Analysts warn that the ongoing tensions between militant groups, the Taliban administration, and neighboring countries could further destabilize the region. The accusations by Ahmad Massoud and Pakistan’s continued counter-terrorism operations highlight the growing complexity of Afghanistan’s security landscape.

Experts believe that without decisive action against militant safe havens, Afghanistan may continue to face regional conflicts and geopolitical rivalries that threaten long-term stability.