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The book, with 13 chapters and 67 articles, lays out what one of the most secretive organisations in the world today, can and cannot do.
It talks of limiting suicide attacks, avoiding civilian casualties and winning the battle for the hearts and minds of the local civilian population.
Al Jazeera’s James Bays, reporting from the capital, Kabul, said every fighter is being issued the pocket book entitled “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Rules for Mujahideen”.
The book sheds considerable light on the structure, organisation and aims of the group, he said.
“A brave son of Islam should not be used for lower and useless targets. The utmost effort should be made to avoid civilian casualties,” the book says.
There are now clear guidelines on how the Taliban will treat its prisoners as well.
“Whenever any official, soldier, contractor or worker of the slave government is captured, these prisoners cannot be attacked or harmed,” it says.
“The decision on whether to seek a prisoner exchange or to release the prisoner with strong guarantees will be made by the provincial leader.
“Releasing prisoners in exchange for money is strictly prohibited.”
The book further states that if a “military infidel” is captured, the decision on whether to kill, release or exchange the hostage is only to be made by the Imam, a reference to Mullah Omar, or deputy Imam.
‘Winning hearts’
The book makes it clear that it is the duty of every fighter to win over the local population.
“The mujahideen have to behave well and show proper treatment to the nation, in order to bring the hearts of civilian Muslims closer to them.
“The mujahideen must avoid discrimination based on tribal roots, language or geographic background.”