ابوالحسن بنی صدر: پنجشیر و پنجشیریان نمادهای مقاومت در وجدان جهانیان

A.H. Banisadr’s message to the warriors of the Panjshir valley

Panjshir warriors and their supporters are a symbol of resistance in the conscience of people around the world.

In human history, there are women, men and places which become symbols of resistance against tyranny.  In today’s world, the women and men who are resisting tyranny have become symbols of resistance not only in the conscience of the people of Afghanistan or the region but of the world.

There is a fundamental difference between today’s resistance with that against the Russian Empire, which hid itself behind the Soviet Union and when all the people in the region and a large part of the world supported resistance in Panjshir.  However, now and after the humiliating defeat of United States of America, we see a competition between the US and its rivals to take control of Afghanstan’s resources and wealth.  As a result, the warriors of Panjshir are alone.

Although fewer in number, Panjshir has become a place of resistance that can determine the path of history towards living in freedom and independence.

The people in our countries should never think that supporting this resistance has no effect.  They should increase their sensitivity to it and have no doubt that it is a resistance to tyranny, which determines the path of history that will take them forward and not back.  There is no doubt that the warriors of Panjshir will be the winners of this uneven war.

When I was in charge in Iran, I supported the resistance in Afghanistan led by Ahmad Shah Massoud. Today, I’m standing with Afghans who are resisting tyranny and am concerned about the fate of Afghanistan.  I invite all Afghan people to increase their resistance and ask God for victory in their just struggle.

A.H. Banisadr

12 September 1400

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