Western Countries’ Pretexts of Killing and Deprivation of Nations

By: Sais Saeedi

During the two-decade-long foreign occupation of Afghanistan, the justification used by external forces for their aggression and the loss of countless lives was the fight against “terrorists.” However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the term “terrorist” holds different meanings for each government. Those groups opposing America’s interests and refusing to submit to its dominance are labeled as “terrorists” by the occupying powers, despite being true patriots and defenders of their nation.

On the other hand, if a group aligns with the interests of global powers, they are hailed as liberators and protectors of their land. Thus, the term “terrorist” lacks a definitive and universally applicable definition.

 

The diverse interpretations of the “terrorist” label illustrate its subjective nature. Governments employ this term to vilify any group that opposes their interests. Consequently, those Muslims who prioritize the welfare of the Islamic Ummah and reject the influence of organizations controlled by world powers are unjustly branded as “terrorists” by the disbelieving world. In reality, these individuals are devoted servants of the Islamic world and its people.

 

The Western world’s twenty-year occupation of Afghanistan aimed to ensure the nation’s subservience to American interests, rather than fostering the well-being and prosperity of the Afghan people, as some sections of society believed.

Fortunately, the invaders ultimately suffered a humiliating defeat, exposing the fallacies of their “terrorist” propaganda and the atrocities they permitted against the Afghan populace. Day by day, both the Afghan nation and the world at large began unraveling the United States’ conspiracies against genuine Afghans and their supporters. It became evident that the term “terrorist” was merely a pretext for the killing, attacking, and detaining of innocent Afghan people in places like Bagram and Guantanamo.

 

Following the failure and retreat of foreign forces from Afghanistan, they sought new excuses to perpetuate their conspiracy and impose international pressure and unjust sanctions on the nation and its government.

These pretexts included “human rights, freedom of expression, and an inclusive government.” While these concepts hold positive connotations, they have become tools of political maneuvering to further the interests of foreign powers within Afghanistan. The Western world, led by the United States, has exploited “human rights” and “freedom of expression” as a justification to criticize the Islamic Emirate, disregarding their own ulterior motives. Regional countries, some of which previously had spies embedded within Afghan governments and ministries, are now attempting to influence the formation of a new government based on the distribution of regional power. They have labeled this objective as “inclusive,” masking their true intentions to maintain control over Afghanistan’s progress and prosperity.

 

The manipulation of the “terrorist” label throughout the foreign occupation of Afghanistan highlighted the subjective nature of this term and its usage as a tool for aggression. The occupation’s underlying objective was to ensure Afghan subservience to American interests rather than the welfare of the Afghan people.

 

Despite these challenges, the Afghan nation prevailed, exposing the fallacies of the occupiers’ propaganda. However, the struggle continues as foreign powers seek new pretexts to exert influence over Afghanistan’s future.

So, it is very much essential for the Afghan people and the international community to remain vigilant and discern the true intentions behind the rhetoric of “human rights, freedom of expression, and an inclusive government.”