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Harsh Reactions to Death of Ariananews Reporter
Martyrdom of Ariana News reporter, Nematullah Zahir has followed widespread reactions.
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Abdullah Abdullah, National Security Council and Human Rights Commission have strongly condemned this incident and offered their condolences to the family of the martyr, Ariana and Ariananews Networks.
Presidential Palace in a statement said, "Terrorists and Afghanistan's enemies have once again approved that they do not believe in freedom of speech and do not hesitate to do inhuman actions to reach to their wicked targets. As they saddened the media community of the country by this incident. Nematullah Zahir worked in a difficult situation in Helmand and bravery informed his fellow citizens with the latest news. His death is a great loss for the media community."
Chief Executive Officer sees Afghanistan shocked with this incident.
"We offer our condolences to the death of Nematullah Zahir, Ariananews reporter. We called serious attentions of the security forces for the safety of journalists, because they are also in forefront of the war," said CEO, Abdullah Abdullah.
National Security Adviser, Hanif Atmar has considered the death of Zahir one of the sinister plans of the enemies and noted, "Freedom of Speech is a great achievement for Afghanistan which is under terror targets. The terrorists seek to weaken the spirit of freedom of speech heroes with these failed actions. We offer our deepest condolences to the testimony of the martyr Zahir."
Tawab Ghorzang, spokesman of National Directorate of Security (NDS) has also said, "The Helmand war targeted a professional journalists who reported each moments of the province."
The acting chief of Balkh province, Ata Muhammad Noor and Nasir Ahmad Durani, minister of Rural and Development have payed tribute to the death of Nematullah Zahir.
The Independent Directorate of Local Organs sent a message regarding to the death of Zahir.
"Terrorists are trying to prevent the freedom of speech by these actions but they cannot reach their goals and weakens the media outlets."
Meanwhile, the Human Rights Commission links the death of Zahir to the inefficiency of the security institutions in providing the security of journalists.
"This incident relates to the inefficiency of security forces who failed to provide security."
NATO has also saddened by this incident and offered condolences: "NATO has saddened by the death of Nematullah Zahir, Ariananews reporter and expressed sympathy to the family of Ariananews family. NATO praised Ariana and Ariananews networks for providing news stories in difficult conditions."
Ariana News provincial reporter, Nematullah Zaheer was killed in an explosion in Lashkargah city of Helmand province of Afghansitan on Friday at 10:00 AM local time.
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Germany planning another deportation flight to Afghanistan
Germany is planning to fly a group of convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country for the second time since the Islamic Emirate took power, newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported on Friday.
The newspaper quoted the interior ministry as saying it was working on the measure with the help of a regional partner and eyeing a departure shortly before Germany's Feb. 23 general election, according to Reuters.
A spokesperson for the ministry confirmed that it is working on further deportations, but added that they have nothing to do with the election and that the flights will be carried out as soon as all conditions will be met.
German politicians are sharpening their stance on migration after violent attacks linked to foreign suspects, with Friedrich Merz, the chancellor candidate for the two allied conservative parties (CDU/CSU) and the front-runner in the election, planning to submit a controversial migration motion in the parliament next week.
Some critics say this move could potentially open the door to cooperation with the far-right nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD), which is now in second place in nationwide polls.
Berlin initially stopped returning people to Afghanistan because of human rights concerns after the Islamic Emirate took power in 2021.
It had, however, sent one deportation flight thanks to the mediation of Qatar in August last year, right before regional elections in eastern Germany that saw the ruling Social Democrats and their coalition partner, the Greens, faring poorly.
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Instead of criticizing the Islamic system, reform ideas should be shared with government: Abdul Kabir
Acting Minister of Refugees and Repatriation Mawlawi Abdul Kabir has said that instead of criticizing the Islamic system, efforts should be made to share reform ideas with the relevant government institutions.
Speaking at a madrassa graduation ceremony in Khost province, Abdul Kabir said that the Islamic Emirate maintains relations with the region and the world to solve problems in the light of Islam and in order to strengthen the Islamic system.
He added that the demands of the region and the world on Afghanistan are met by the policy of the Islamic Emirate and the international community is not concerned about use of Afghanistan's soil against countries.
He also stressed that the country's national budget is funded by the Islamic Emirate.
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CSTO to start Tajikistan-Afghanistan border security plan this year
Imangali Tasmagambetov, the Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), has emphasized implementing the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border reinforcement plan, stating that the plan will begin this year.
Speaking at a meeting to review the CSTO’s activities in 2024 held in Moscow, Tasmagambetov added that the plan includes special measures designed to ensure the security of the southern part of the CSTO's area of responsibility.
In 2024, documents related to equipping CSTO forces with advanced military weapons and equipment were reviewed and signed, he stated.
Meanwhile, CSTO members have consistently expressed concerns about the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan, viewing it as a serious threat to their security.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Emirate has repeatedly called these concerns baseless, asserting that Afghanistan will never allow its territory to be used against any country.
Zabiullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, stated: "The concerns expressed by the CSTO regarding the borders are unfounded. Afghanistan is fully secure, and there is a commitment that Afghan soil will never be used against any country. The Islamic Emirate remains committed to its pledges."
In 202, the draft plan for strengthening the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border was approved by the Permanent Council of the CSTO and presented to its member countries.
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