Statement by the leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Regarding the baseless rumours about negotiations

23-12-2008

In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate

The enemy, or the media affiliated to it, directly spread rumours about talks between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the opposition forces. However, the fact is that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has neither held talks in Saudi Arabia nor in the United Arab Emirates nor in any other place. I did not send a letter to the leader of the Islamic government of Saudi Arabia, the custodian of Haramain, Mr. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, or to the opposition officials. Additionally, I have not received any formal message from any of the aforementioned entities. These reports are completely baseless and are part of a planned propaganda campaign created by the enemy.

The servant of Islam and the Leader of the Believers,

Mullah Mohammad Omar Mujahid

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan