The Delegation of the Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Values Concludes Its Visit to Kandahar

A delegation from the Directorate of Audio and Visual Affairs, under the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Values at the Ministry of Information and Culture, recently conducted an official visit to Kandahar Province to produce jihadi documentaries.

The objective of the visit was to document the valuable chapters of Afghanistan’s twenty-year jihad, the sacrifices of the martyrs, the oppression committed by the occupiers, and the people's resistance, by collecting accounts directly from eyewitnesses and preserving them through documentary production for future generations.

During the trip, the delegation conducted interviews with numerous renowned jihadi commanders, recording their sweet, bitter, and instructive memories—recollections that reflect the bravery of the nation and must never be forgotten. The commanders praised this initiative, calling it an important, national, and valuable step toward preserving the history of jihad.

According to the delegation, these precious memories and historical scenes will be compiled and published in the form of books, magazines, and documentaries through the General Directorate for the Preservation of Jihadi Values so that the clear history of jihad reaches future generations. These materials will be permanently archived within the Directorate to ensure that the proud struggle and unforgettable sacrifices of the mujahideen remain alive in the golden pages of history.

The delegation also documented the historical Kandahar prison tunnel through which 541 military prisoners of the Islamic Emirate escaped alive from a tight siege by the occupiers—an unforgettable event that clearly reflects the divine support of Allah Almighty and the strategic planning of the mujahideen. They also surveyed the Spin Boldak district’s Ade Ghar, Tor Ghar, and Khwogai Nawa areas, where Martyr Hafiz Abdul Rahim Farooqi declared jihad against the occupiers. His life, character, sacrifices, and the foundations of the jihad were documented, and the area’s elders narrated accounts of resistance.

Furthermore, they recorded destruction in the Shero oba area, where 300 homes were completely demolished and 27 mosques destroyed by the occupiers—an enduring symbol of the brutality of the occupation—captured through drone and ground footage.

In the Wonkai area, where jihadi chants were sung against the Russians, historical recordings were made, presenting a deep portrayal of the courage, intelligence, and selflessness of the Afghan mujahid.

According to the delegation, in Zhari, Panjwai, and Arghandab districts, mujahideen defense lines and occupier bases—including Sang Hisar Hill, Sperwan Hill, Khandaq Hill, Pashmul, Nagahan, Nakhuni, and Zangabad—were also surveyed. These areas hold memories of nights when 63 members of a single village were martyred in indiscriminate bombings by the occupiers. All such incidents were documented sequentially.

Members of the delegation stated: “This is not the end of our mission. It is only one part of documenting history. We will return to Kandahar again and again. There are still many painful events that must be narrated, and many battlefronts whose history must be preserved. Our future journeys will also extend to other provinces of Afghanistan so that the values of jihad, sacrifice, and popular heroism remain alive for future generations.”