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Haqqani: We are united under one emir’s leadership, we have not fought for power
At the seminar, Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of the intelligence agency, noted that the physical and hot war was over, but the cold and intellectual warfare continued. He added that the main purpose of the war was to disperse the Islamic Emirate.
Acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani stressed at a seminar held in Kandahar province recently that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is united under one emir's leadership.
“We would not become sad about the martyrdoms, but we would become sad about being referred to as Haqqani and so-and-so," Haqqani said. “The three security institutions are united as before the conquest when there was no distinction among the Mujahideen.”
"We are not the ones who fought for power," Haqqani said. "Our jihad was for the sake of Allah's religion. There were no problems among the Mujahideen during the conquest of Afghanistan, thanks to our unity.”
At the seminar, Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of the intelligence agency, noted that the physical and hot war was over, but the cold and intellectual warfare continued. He added that the main purpose of the war was to disperse the Islamic Emirate.
Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, the Acting Minister of Propagation of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice, said at the event that the "enemy" gives various titles to the officials of the Islamic Emirate, such as "strict, moderate, bright-minded", but they must adhere to "consensus and complete obedience.”
Noor Mohammad Saqib, Acting Minister of Haj and Religious Affairs, also stressed that obedience to the emir is the secret of the Islamic Emirate's success.
He added that in the past, "there were many movements that had scholars, but because of lack of obedience, they were destroyed."
Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the Acting Minister of National Defense, also said that the Islamic Emirate forces should be informed about the methods, means, and content of the ideological war against the Islamic Emirate.
He stressed that Afghanistan has a regular, independent, and Islamic army and efforts are ongoing to train, modernize and equip it.
Mawlawi Hebatullah Akhundzada, the supreme leader of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), also spoke at the seminar and stressed obedience to orders, unity, and abandonment of “regional discrimination,” warning that distrust would lead to failure.
“Be careful not to be arrogant with power and be like a soulless corpse in the face of obedience and do not interpret the orders of the seniors. Exercise perseverance. This is jihad for you,” Akhundzda said.
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IEA’s minister of culture meets with EU diplomat over preserving Afghan culture
“Protection of cultural heritage is not only the duty of Afghans, rather, it is the duty of the world to fully cooperate with Afghanistan in this field,” he said.
Khairullah Khairkhwa, Afghanistan’s minister of information and culture, this week met with Veronika Boskovic Pohar, the new EU charge d'affaires, to discuss the protection of Afghanistan’s cultural heritage.
According to the ministry, both sides discussed and exchanged opinions on the protection of cultural heritage, its value and public awareness on the issue.
At the meeting, Khairkhwa voiced appreciation for the EU’s cooperation in the field of cultural heritage protection, and emphasized the need for further development of relations.
"Protection of cultural heritage is not only the duty of Afghans, rather, it is the duty of the world to fully cooperate with Afghanistan in this field," he said.
Pohar in turn assured the minister of the EU’s continued cooperation in this respect.
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Muttaqi meets with UAE’s Deputy PM during Gulf state visit
The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Bin Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE’s Minister of State.
Afghanistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on Wednesday met with Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs for the UAE, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday for talks on various issues including the Islamic Emirate’s aspirations for stability, development and prosperity in the country.
The two diplomats also discussed progress made in Afghanistan over the past three years.
In addition, they discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them to achieve the mutual interests of both countries, promoting prosperity and welfare for their peoples.
According to a statement issued by the UAE’s ministry of foreign affairs, Al Nahyan and Muttaqi also exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern.
Additionally, they reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in several sectors, particularly in economic and developmental fields, while supporting reconstruction and development efforts in Afghanistan.
The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Bin Ali Al Sayegh, the UAE’s Minister of State.
Also on Wednesday, Muttaqi met with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Dubai where they discussed the need to strengthen bilateral ties.
Misri reaffirmed India's long-standing friendship with the people of Afghanistan, and emphasized the strong people-to-people connections between the two nations.
Misri highlighted India's commitment to addressing Afghanistan's urgent developmental needs and extending humanitarian support.
The discussions also included an assessment of India's ongoing humanitarian assistance programs in Afghanistan.
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Hundreds of veterans and others urge Trump to continue resettling Afghans
The letter calls on Trump and congressional leaders to continue funding the resettlement of at-risk Afghans and their families
Hundreds of veterans and current and former U.S. officials want President-elect Donald Trump to preserve U.S. special visa and resettlement programs for Afghans at risk of retribution for working for the United States during the 20-year war against the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.
The letter, signed by the veterans, officials and others, will be sent to Trump and congressional leaders and was organized by #AfghanEvac, the leading coalition of groups that work with the U.S. government to help Afghans start new lives in the United States.
"Many of us have worked closely with Afghan interpreters, soldiers and families who risked everything to protect and guide us," said a draft of the letter.
"To abandon them now would be a betrayal of the values we fought to defend and the trust built through years of shared struggle and sacrifice."
The letter calls on Trump and congressional leaders to continue funding the resettlement of at-risk Afghans and their families and for Congress to approve an additional 50,000 Special Immigration Visas (SIVs), Reuters reported.
The current cap of 50,500 SIVs is expected to run out late this summer or early fall.
The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Shawn VanDiver, the head of #AfghanEvac, said the letter reflected concerns that Trump will curtail the SIV and resettlement programs as part of his promised crackdown on immigration.
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