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WJ to summon security officials on Saturday

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9 years ago

April 27, 2015

(Last Updated On: October 25, 2022)

Afghanistan Wolesi Jirga (WJ) – the lower house of parliament summoned security officials to be present at Saturday’s session due to the recent insecurities of Kundoz province.

Kundoz representatives in Parliament expressed their deep concerns over security situation in Kundoz and said that the Afghan security forces are currently surrounded by the armed oppositions of the government and serious measures should be taken regarding the issue as soon as it’s possible.

Shukria Paiman, Member of Parliament who tried to show the conditions of wounded soldiers in Kundoz failed to express her concerns and statements.

“As I contacted with security forces, they have surrounded and came under the attacks of the armed oppositions. A serious decision should be taken.” Shukria Paikan said.

In the meantime, representatives in Parliament are said to consider the security situation of the northern parts of the country critical and said that most of governors and chief districts are involved in insecurities.

Naqibullah Fayeq, Member of Parliament said, “Insecurity has also raised in Faryab province. Most of girl’s schools and governmental offices have been closed and the Almar district is half under government’s control and half under Taliban’s control.”

Afghan forces follow a tough test this spring and are facing the attacks of internal and foreign oppositions.

The attacks raise as that now Afghan security forces do not have the support of foreign forces and have independently the responsibilities to provide security.

Meanwhile, the lower house of parliament denounced 7th Sawr and praised 8th Sawr, the two important events in Afghanistan’s political history.

The 7th and 8th Sawr are two important events in political history of the country and the oppressed Afghan nation will always remember the military takeover occurred in the country on 7th Sawr 1357, because this chaotic day considered to be as the start of crisis and calamities to the people of Afghanistan and tragic consequences of this day felt by this nation over the previous three consecutive decade and still going on.

On Sawr 7th, 1357 some government opposition factions by using the army resorted to military cope against the democratic establishment of Sardar Muhammad Dawood Khan to topple him from the power and the military take over besides devastating political and democratic spheres of the country pave the ground for regional and neighboring countries to expand interferences into internal affairs of the country.

8th, Sawr is marked as the day of victory of Muhahideen factions after they toppled Russian backed Dr. Najibullah government and this is also remembered just like the People’s Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA) military takeover on democratic government of Dawood Khan.

Both 7th and 8th Sawr are remembered as two important events in the history of Afghanistan.

Reported by Abdul Aziz Karimi

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No destructive groups including Daesh present in Afghanistan: Yaqub Mujahid

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4 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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(Last Updated On: April 26, 2024)

Acting Minister of National Defense Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid has said that no destructive groups including Daesh have physical presence in Afghanistan, adding the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) will not allow anyone to pose threat to any country in the region from the Afghan soil.

Mujahid made the remarks in a meeting with a delegation from Malaysia in Kabul on Thursday.

According to a statement released by the Ministry of Defense, Mujahid highlighted Malaysia’s “good treatment” of Afghan refugees and its long-standing relations with Afghanistan, and said that Malaysia is a powerful Islamic country and visits should increase.

He added that with the establishment of the Islamic Emirate, occupation and war ended in Afghanistan, and the country is fully secure.

Based on the statement, the Malaysian delegation called Afghanistan a friendly country and while emphasizing on comprehensive cooperation, it assured that what they have seen in Afghanistan will be shared with the authorities of their country.

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EU allocates 17 million euros to support Afghans on the move

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6 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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(Last Updated On: April 26, 2024)

The European Union signed an agreement worth 17 million euros with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to improve access to basic services, increased economic opportunities and protection for Afghans on the move and their host communities in Afghanistan.

The needs of women and girls are a particular focus of the programme, EU said in a statement released on Thursday.

The statement noted that from January 2023 until April 2024, over 1.5 million Afghans returned from Pakistan and Iran.

“I am deeply moved by the hardship returnees face when being deported to Afghanistan. In a country suffering from poverty and climate change, and in a city that just saw devastating earthquakes, this truly is a crisis within a crisis.”, said Peteris Ustubs, Director for the Middle East, Asia and Pacific of the European Commission’s Department for International Partnerships during the signing ceremony at the IOM transit centre in Herat.

Raffaella Iodice, EU Chargée d’Affaires a.i. to Afghanistan, added “The solidarity of the Afghan people towards their brothers and sisters is an inspiration. We must assure that communities hosting and helping new arrivals are supported. The partnership with IOM ensures access to essential services and provides protection for Afghan returnees and their host communities. As women and girls can be particularly affected, we make sure that all members of society can benefit”.

“IOM’s continued partnership with the EU has been critical in enabling our teams to reach hundreds of thousands of Afghan returnees and other vulnerable communities in the country”, said IOM Afghanistan Chief of Mission, Maria Moita. “Thanks to this renewed commitment, we will be able to focus on addressing the immense challenges in the areas of return and contribute to reintegration, social cohesion, and longer-term solutions for those communities.”

This additional contribution is part of a 5-year programme that is being implemented across Afghanistan and in four countries in the region. It builds on the EU’s previous support to IOM to improve the wellbeing of Afghans forced to return to the country, EU said.

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Malaysia vows to share its experiences on cyber security with IEA

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April 26, 2024

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(Last Updated On: April 26, 2024)

Acting Minister of Interior Affairs Sirajuddin Haqqani has said in a meeting with a delegation from Malaysia in Kabul that Malaysia is an advanced country and that Afghanistan should use is experiences.

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, Haqqani, in the meeting on Thursday, emphasized that security is ensured in Afghanistan and unity among Afghans has been restored.

He stated that the Islamic Emirate wants to have close relations and engagement with the world, especially Islamic countries.

The Malaysian delegation consists of representatives of the Ministries of Interior and Defense, and advisers of the Prime Minister’s Office.

According to the statement, a member of the delegation provided information about Malaysia’s capabilities in cyber security and tackling cyber crime, and said that Malaysia will share its experiences in this field with the Islamic Emirate.

In the meeting, the two sides also discussed the fight against drugs, police training, bilateral cooperation and exchange of experiences between Malaysia and Afghanistan.