A new movement, the National Mobilisation Front (NMF), has been announced by youths from Afghanistan's northern and eastern provinces, openly rejecting Taliban rule. The declaration calls for real democracy, women's rights, education, and protections for minorities, while highlighting repression and perceived government failure. Citing claims that around 90% of Afghans live below the poverty line, supporters argue that Taliban policies have driven the country into chaos. Government sources say the announcement has sent shockwaves through the regime, exposing cracks even in Taliban strongholds. The unfolding unrest portrays Afghans rising against a regime viewed as ruling through fear, isolation, and relentless oppression.
