Afghans mark anniversary of assassination of national hero
Amin Alemi
Press TV, Kabul
Ahmad Shah Massoud is considered a national hero among Afghans. September 9, the date of his assassination is observed as a national holiday. On the 19th anniversary of his assassination, Massoud’s legacy is remembered by Afghans.
On September 9, 2001, two al-Qaeda terrorists, posing as journalists, found their way to Ahmad Shah Massoud. During the supposed interview, they detonated explosives hidden in their camera killing Massoud.
Afghans mark the anniversary of his assassination each year and stress on following Massoud's path that was resistance.
Massoud wanted an independent prosperous Afghanistan living in peace with its neighbors. He wanted to unite Afghans and that’s why people praise him saying the only way to overcome numerous political, economic and security challenges is to come together and make a united nation.
Massoud, son of an army officer, was born in Panjshir province in northern Afghanistan. He left the university to join anti-soviet resistance movement. Soon, he became a legendary commander and a popular leader. Following the rise of the Taliban in 1996, Massoud, fought against the militant group until the end. He was buried in his birth place, Bazarak district in Panjshir.
Bringing lasting peace with no foreign interference in the country, was one of the goals of Afghanistan’s national hero, Ahmad Shah Massoud. Now, 19 years after his assassination, the country is on the verge of beginning an intra-Afghan dialogue to put an end to decades of war and misery.
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