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High Casualty Toll Among Security Forces After Ceasefire Announcement

After the announcement of a ceasefire by the Afghan government and the Taliban group, the insurgent group has increased its deadly attacks against the Afghan forces in several provinces.
According to figures, more than a hundred governmental forces either killed or injured during the last four days only in Herat, Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul and Kandahar provinces.
At least 18 soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack over an army base in Zawal district of Herat province, 25 soldiers killed in Qala Zal district of Kunduz, 11 security forces killed in Sar-e-Pul and 37 others killed in Arghandab and Shah Wali Kot districts of southern Kandahar province of the country during the last four days.
“Every day the Afghan security forces have 12 to 13 casualties. This is concerning. Last month we had more than 30 casualties each day,” said Farid Bakhtawar the head of Farah Provincial Council.
Meanwhile, Mohammad Radmanish a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense (MoD) accepts the high number of casualties, saying we are using all sources to eliminate the threats posed by enemies.
Military experts claim that mismanagement and weaknesses in detective and intelligence institutions are the mean reasons behind the rising casualties of Afghan forces.
“Our forces are crippling in defensive lines. The government has no offensive plans or contingency plans to save the lives of Afghan security forces which is due to mismanagement. Possibly the enemies will try to use the ceasefire opportunity in order to carry out more attacks,” said Javid Kohistani, a military analyst.
“Everyone must think that the enemy is very smart. They have to anticipate where they will attack. What are our weaknesses that need to be strengthened,” added Atiqullah Amarkhail, another military analyst.
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Hekmatyar: We need a legitimate government in Afghanistan

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, a former jihadi leader, has expressed concern about the current situation in the country, saying Afghanistan faces “threats and gaps”.
Speaking at an event on his book about Islamic economics, Hekmatyar said that to overcome the existing problem, a legitimate government should be established and a constitution should be drafted as a national charter.
“We are facing significant gaps,” he said. “The country needs a heavy council. This is a void that needs to be filled. We need a legitimate government with clear responsibilities and powers. Unfortunately, today we do not have a national charter and a constitution.”
Hekmatyar also added that people are concerned about the situation in Afghanistan and are fleeing the country.
“People are fleeing the country,” he said. “Instead of a large part of our eight million refugees returning and resettling in the country over the past three years, more people have fled. Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Arab countries, Western countries and the United States are deporting migrants, but unfortunately the number of migrants has not decreased.”
Hekmatyar also said that people should be involved in national issues and issues that concern to the fate of the people.
The Islamic Emirate has not commented on Hekmatyar’s latest remarks.
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Japan and UNHCR sign $6 million agreement to promote livelihoods

The Government of Japan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have signed a new $6 million agreement for a project to promote vital livelihoods opportunities for forcibly displaced Afghans, including refugee returnees, as well as the communities supporting them.
The new project is funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Under the partnership, various activities will be launched to empower vulnerable populations, prioritising women, in several UNHCR-designated priority areas where there are high numbers of returnees and displaced.
Activities will include constructing and operationalising dairy processing and production centres for women; building cold storage facilities to support fresh vegetable farming; building greenhouses; a new carpet weaving processing centre and a silk weaving processing and production facility, and business and market centres.
Other interventions will include training and capacity-building, including setting up and supporting local co-operatives to ensure the facilities are fully operationalized and effectively utilized.
The initiatives are designed to provide sustainable income opportunities, supporting self-reliance, helping to reduce vulnerabilities to economic and other shocks, while also empowering people, especially women, to contribute to their communities and make decisions about their future.
“We are delighted to work with JICA on these important efforts aimed at building resilience for refugee returnees, forcibly displaced persons and host communities, with a particular focus on women”, said UNHCR’s Representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal.
“It is crucial to create new opportunities for economic inclusion. Not only does it reduce displaced persons’ dependency on humanitarian aid, but it boosts dignity and prosperity for the entire community.”
The Ambassador of Japan to Afghanistan, Takayoshi Kuromiya, said: “The Government of Japan is committed to continue supporting Afghanistan, especially through projects in agriculture and community-based infrastructure that are inclusive and sustainable and offer opportunities for women.
“We hope this project will help to reduce vulnerabilities, build social cohesion and create stronger communities”.
The interventions will be rolled out in various locations across Afghanistan, including Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Logar and Paktiya provinces, which host large numbers of returnees and displaced populations.
The project aims to alleviate pressure on host communities, strengthen social cohesion and create conditions for sustainable reintegration.
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Baradar warns of depleting water resources at Kabul conference
He warned that water resources are continuously depleting, which has negatively impacted political and economic relations among countries.

Afghanistan’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, addressed participants at the International Water Research Conference in Kabul on Monday and emphasized that sustainable water management is essential if the country hopes to compete globally and attain economic success.
He stated it was essential to the survival of humans, animals and plants and that Islam mandates the responsible use of water in an Islamic society.
Baradar pointed out that although water is a renewable natural resource, it is increasingly becoming scarce due to climate change, rising water pollution, increasing human demand, and improper water usage.
He warned that water resources are continuously depleting, which has negatively impacted political and economic relations among countries.
“Afghanistan possesses vast natural water resources and reserves. However, due to various reasons, there has not been a professional and national approach toward this immense blessing throughout the country’s modern history.
“Therefore, it is now our collective responsibility to take fundamental steps toward effective water management by utilizing all available resources and means,” he said.
Baradar stated that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is making efforts to ensure the proper utilization and management of the country’s water resources; one such example being the Qosh Tepa Canal and the construction and rehabilitation of several dams.
He also acknowledged attending university professors and other experts for sharing research findings and urged them to continue their work.
The International Water Research Conference, which is being held at the Loya Jirga Hall, will run for three days. It is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Higher Education and Kabul Polytechnic University.
The primary objectives of the conference include: improving water management in the country, replenishing underground water resources, ensuring proper utilization of water, and preventing water pollution.
The conference has brought together officials from government institutions, professors from prestigious foreign universities, representatives of international organizations, and domestic and international experts in water management.
A total of 135 research papers will be presented during the conference.
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