In first press conference Taliban spokesman announces no more conflicts, seeks world's support
Kabul: The Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid Tuesday urged the world to stand by them and honour their victory as fighters captured the entire country in mere 11 days.


"The group does not wish to repeat any conflict or any war as we are announcing no more conflicts," he said while speaking at first press conference after Kabul takeover.
Mujahid said Taliban would like to live peacefully as "we do not want any internal enemies or external enemies".
He said "we are proud of letting Afghanistan from the foreign occupation". He said nobody including those who worked for the US would be harmed.
Mujahid announced pardon for all on the orders leadership, saying they assured full security to the foreigners.
The spokesman announced that women would be allowed to learn and work as per Islamic teachings, adding he assured the protection of lives and properties of Afghan people.
"We have been enjoying good relations with Pakistan, China and Russia but are not part of any block."
The spokesman said the opponents of the past would be included in the formation of new government. He said the Taliban wanted private media to remain independent, but stressed journalists should not work against national values.
He said private media could continue to be free and independent in Afghanistan, adding the Taliban was committed to the media within its cultural framework.
Mujahid said talks were in progress to form a stable government, adding new government would be formed soon. "It's time to serve our nation so we want peaceful transfer of power."
He assured of full security of foreign missions, embassies, international institutions and NGOs.
Mujahid also sought to assure the international community and the regional countries that the Taliban "will not allow the use of Afghan territory against anybody".
"We are committed to this pledge. You will not be harmed anywhere from our soil," he said.
The Taliban spokesman said that the group wishes to request the international community to be treated in accordance with international norms accorded to all countries.
"We do not wish to have any problem with the international community. We only wish to act on the basis of the principles of our religion, our culture.
The Taliban spokesman said the thinking and behaviour of today's Taliban have changed from the mindest of 20 years ago.
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