Taliban army chief: Afghanistan will have 'regular, disciplined' army

After a month following the takeover of Kabul, Acting army chief in the Taliban regime Qari Fasihuddin, during a press conference on Wednesday said that Afghanistan will soon have a "regular and disciplined" army of its own. Fasihuddin took charge as the Taliban's acting army chief on Tuesday.

Fasihuddin also said discussions are underway to decide on the formation of a "regular, disciplined and strong army" in the near future. He added that soldiers will be trained to defend the boundaries of Afghanistan.

Even Taliban spokesman Ahmadullah Muttaqi confirmed in a tweet that Afghanistan will "soon have a well-organised army and force".

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Fasihuddin was further quoted as saying that Taliban will not let a civil war erupt in Afghanistan. He added those disturbing security and stability will be trampled while those opposing the group will be arrested.

A Tajik fighter originally from Badakhshan, Qari Fasihuddin, was given the charge as Taliban's military commander to curb the resistance mounted by Ahmad Massoud and Amrullah Saleh in Panjshir.