Question

analyzing an afghan perspective on september 11 attacks
the following is a translation of the pashtu-language speech by the leader of afghanistans islamic taliban government, mullah mohammed omar. it was read at a clerics meeting in kabul, afghanistan.
our system is the true example of an islamic system. for the enemies of religion and our country, this system is like a thorn in their eyes, and they are trying to destroy it under various pretexts.
holding osama bin laden responsible for the strikes in new york and washington is an excuse. afghanistan does not have resources, nor is osama that powerful, nor does he have contacts with the outside world to carry out or plan such attacks. we also do not give him permission to use afghan territory against any other country.
we have never tried to create problems with america. we have held talks in the present and the past with us governments several times, and we are ready for more talks.
why does mullah omar argue that afghanistan is not responsible for the september 11 attacks on the united states? choose three correct answers.

• afghanistan does not have the resources.
• afghanistan is an ally of the united states.
• bin laden is not that powerful.
• bin laden has fled from afghanistan.
• bin laden had not been given permission to use afghan territory against other countries.

Explanation:

1. The speech states "Afghanistan does not have resources" as part of the argument against responsibility for the attacks.
2. It also claims "nor is Osama that powerful" to dispute Bin Laden's ability to carry out such an operation from Afghanistan.
3. Finally, it explicitly states "We also do not give him permission to use Afghan territory against any other country" to reject complicity.

Answer:

• Afghanistan does not have the resources.
• Bin Laden is not that powerful.
• Bin Laden had not been given permission to use Afghan territory against other countries.