Afghanistan marked the 107th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The day commemorates the end of British control over Afghan foreign policy, formalized through the Treaty of Rawalpindi in August 1919 following the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
King Amanullah Khan, who came to power in February 1919, made foreign policy independence a central goal of his reign. After the war, Afghanistan expanded its diplomatic ties and began political and social reforms, including drafting the country's first constitution.
The Taliban's Ministry of Labor declared the day a public holiday. UNAMA, former President Hamid Karzai, and Abdullah Abdullah all issued congratulatory messages, calling for peace, national unity, and equal opportunities for all Afghan citizens.
#Afghanistan\_Independence #Amanullah\_Khan #107th\_Anniversary #UNAMA
