“The Taliban propaganda machine is trying to divert attention, is trying to spread propaganda, to weaken morale in Kabul and elsewhere,” Nazary said.
The NRF is made up of various local militias and the remnants of the Afghan army.
Their leader Massoud is the Western-educated son of the Afghan hero, Ahmad Shah Massoud. The elder Massoud commanded an army that fought off the Russians and the Taliban in Panjshir. His son’s army is gathered in the same valley today.
Saleh video on the fight in Panjshir
The RESISTANCE is continuing and will continue. I am here with my soil, for my soil & defending its dignity. https://t.co/FaKmUGB1mq
— Amrullah Saleh (@AmrullahSaleh2) September 3, 2021
Amrullah Saleh has joined Massoud in the valley. In a video posted on Twitter, Saleh also denied rumors of a defeat.
Countering reports that he and Massoud had also fled, the former vice president told his supporters that he is in the Panjshir Valley. He says the NRF has “held ground.” He assures the world that he is still alive. And the fight in Panjshir continues.
“Fortunately, our forces bravely fought them. They repelled all of their attacks,” he said.
