Resistance fighters in Afghanistan have a new weapon in their war against the Taliban: A Washington lobbyist.
Representatives of the National Resistance Force are seeking military and financial help as they try to hold out against Afghanistan's new rulers.
They have taken on Robert Stryk, who already represents several foreign clients on a pro bono basis, according to the New York Times.
At the same time, the Taliban is also reportedly seeking representation in Washington, as the Biden administration continues to negotiate its need to help American nationals, green card holders and Afghan allies flee the country with pressure to clamp down hard on movement known for its human rights abuses.
'No entity could receive legitimacy without the support, endorsement of his excellency Ahmad Massoud, because he is the source of legitimacy today,” said Ali Nazary, who represents NRF leader Ahmad Massoud in the United States, told the New York Times.
Afghan resistance fighters, led by Ahmad Massoud (l), have taken on lobbyist Robert Stryk as they seek military and financial support from Washington for their battle against the Taliban
The Taliban claim to have overrun the Panjshir Valley, where Massoud was massing a new resistance movement
Afghan armed men supporting the Afghan security forces against the Taliban stand with their weapons and Humvee vehicles at Parakh area in Bazarak, Panjshir province on August 19, 2021
At the same time, the Taliban has appealed to Washington not to shut off its aid to Afghanistan.
On Tuesday, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the regime's acting foreign minister, told a press conference the hardline Islamist group would spend donor money wisely and use it to alleviate poverty.
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