China and Russia ARE backing Taliban, says spokesman in bombshell interview - Daily Express

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen has told Sky News that the new Taliban regime in Kabul has been receiving support from China and Russia. Mr Shaheen was asked which countries the Taliban were looking to forge ties with following their takeover of Afghanistan. He stressed the organisation wishes for the "cooperation of all countries" in the rebuilding of Afghanistan before boasting the Taliban enjoyed "good relations" with Beijing and Moscow.

Mr Shaheen told Sky News: "We do not have allies as such and we are not members of any bloc...military bloc.

"But want we want that we seek is the cooperation of all countries in the construction of Afghanistan.

On Russia, Pakistan, and China the Taliban spokesman said:: "We are having good relations with them."

"We are getting political support from China and also Russia," he added.

 

“There should not be any confusion, we are sure the people of Afghanistan in the city of Kabul, that their properties and their lives are safe.

"There will be no revenge on anyone.

"We are the servants of the people and of this country,” he said.

Mr Shaheen went on to add: "Our leadership has instructed our forces to remain at the gate of Kabul, not to enter the city.

"We are awaiting a peaceful transfer of power."

Asked whether the Taliban would reinstate public executions for breaches of Islamic law, Mr Shaheen said: "I can’t say right now, that’s up to the judges in the courts and the laws.

"The judges will be appointed according to the law of the future government,” said the spokesman.

"Of course, we want Islamic government," he declared.

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