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| National Mobilization Front | |
|---|---|
| جبهه بسیج ملی | |
| Active | March 18, 2026 – present |
| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Type | Resistance movement, Paramilitary |
| Role | Opposition to the Taliban |
| Size | Unknown |
| Motto | "To save the motherland" |
The National Mobilization Front (NMF; Dari: جبهه بسیج ملی) is an Afghan socio-political and paramilitary movement established in March 2026. The group was formed by a coalition of youth activists and former security personnel primarily from the northern and eastern provinces to oppose the Taliban-led government.[1][2]
History
[edit]On March 18, 2026, the NMF issued its formal declaration of existence via regional media outlets, including Radio Pakistan and Aaj News.[1][2] The timing of the announcement coincided with a period of heightened economic instability and reports of increased insurgent activity in the Hindu Kush region.
The group's leadership frames their movement as a "third wave" of resistance, distinguishing themselves from older political factions by emphasizing a "youth-led" grassroots structure.[2]
Ideology
[edit]The NMF's platform is centered on the following pillars:
Anti-Talibanism: The group views the current administration as a "usurper" regime that lacks international and domestic legitimacy.[1]
Social Justice: Advocacy for the restoration of women's rights and educational access.[2]
Nationalism: A focus on "national mobilization" to reclaim sovereignty from what they describe as extremist influences.[1]
Operations
[edit]While the NMF is primarily in its mobilization phase, it has claimed to have established underground cells in several provinces.[1] It operates in a landscape shared by the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) and the Afghanistan Freedom Front (AFF), though its level of tactical cooperation with these groups remains unconfirmed.