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WJ summons acting general attorney to parliament
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Following the concerns of Afghan prosecutors due to taking exam by Presidency, the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) summoned the acting general attorney to the parliament.
Afghanistan Wolesi Jirga is said to consider taking exams by presidency is contrary to the constitutions.
Representatives in parliament criticized the widespread corruption in the general attorney but they called for the reforms of the institutions according to the constitutions.
Zahir Qadir, first deputy speaker to WJ said, “Taking exams from prosecutors by political consultant of president is contrary to 28th article of the constitution of general attorney’s authorities.”
Qudratullah Zaki, Member of Parliament said, “Prosecutors need an evaluation and we call for justice.”
However, Afghanistan general attorney has said that there are no documents that those prosecutors who have not bachelor degree should be dismissed.
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The acting general attorney noted that according to President’s decree for reforms the attorney came under evaluation.
Noor Habib Jalal, acting general attorney said, “The purpose for taking exams is just for an evaluation and reforms in the general attorney.”
According to an evaluation by presidency, of the 220 prosecutors 140 of them have bachelor degree but other 67 do not have.
They said that those prosecutors who are not professionals will serve in administrative positions of the attorney to have professional capacity.
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor of the government and acts of its behalf to bring people to justice.
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) serve all of the people of Afghanistan, without discrimination, by defending the people’s right to safety and security, and ensuring fairness, impartiality, and justice when investigating and prosecuting criminality.
AGO also monitors the implementation of laws in order to promote peace and prosperity through the rule of law, and to enhance the quality of life of the Afghan people.
Reported by Abdul Aziz Karimi
Mawlavi Abdul Kabir, the political deputy prime minister, said Wednesday in a meeting with a number of elders, scholars and youths of the Hazara ethnic group in Kabul that justice in light of Islamic Sharia is applied equally to everyone.
The deputy PM’s office said in a statement that Kabir stressed that discrimination and prejudice have no place in the Islamic system, but the main goal is to serve the people.
“There is no place for ethnic, sectarian and linguistic prejudices and hypocrisy in Afghanistan. All Afghans should work together for the construction, development and prosperity of Afghanistan,” the statement read.
At the gathering, elders and scholars of the Hazara community demanded resolutions regarding their legal cases and other problems and assured the IEA of comprehensive cooperation with the Islamic system, the statement added.
Eight security force members were killed and wounded in an IED explosion in Badakhshan province on Wednesday morning, officials confirmed.
The Ministry of Interior said three policemen died and five others were wounded in the explosion.
Abdul Mateen Qani, the spokesman of the Ministry of Interior Affairs, said: “Unfortunately, at around 11:00 AM today, a sticky mine (magnetic IED) that was already embedded in a motorcycle exploded in the Jawozon area of Faizabad city, Badakhshan province.”
According to Qani the device detonated while a convoy of police was traveling through the area. Police had been carrying out a poppy clearing operation.
Police are investigating the incident, Qani said.
So far, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the explosion.
Khurasan Faryab defeated Istiqlal Kabul 1-0 in the 35th match of Afghanistan Champions League (ACL) in Kabul on Tuesday, while Sorkh Poshan Khafi thrashed Sarsabz Yashlar 4-1 in the 36th match of the tournament on the same day.
Khurasan’s only goal against Istiqlal Kabul was scored by Farid Ahmad – who was declared man of the match.
In the second match of the day, Sorkh Poshan Khafi’s four goals were scored by Habibullah Hotak and Omid Rajabi.
Khurasan’s Habibullah Hotak received the man of the match award.
Wednesday’s matches will see Abu Muslim Farah FC take on Adalat Farah FC at 1 PM, while Maiwand FC will play Jawanan Wahedi FC at 3:30 PM.
The matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television.
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