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President Ghani calls Massoud’s remarks ‘irresponsible, emotional’
President Ashraf Ghani has called former presidential envoy, Ahmad Zia Massoud's remarks "irresponsible, emotional and contrary to national interests."
Earlier on Friday, Zia Massoud claimed President Ghani has handed over 50 percent Afghanistan's territory to the Taliban and he even accused him of implementing the plans of the Taliban and Daesh in the country.
Massoud said the President is "mentally ill" and his governance has no legitimacy.
In reaction to Massoud comments, President Ghani said: "Taking emotional, irresponsible stands is contrary to the national interest and could be an initiative for insurgents to implement their dreadful plans."
Following the issue, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said the direction taken by Afghan politicians would weaken the government and help insurgents.
"Our approach in the current situation should not be to weaken the system and strengthen the enemy."
Second Vice President, Sarwar Danish said any difference in opinions should be solved through negotiation.
He added "unity is seriously needed", in the current situation.
"Politicians should prefer national interests over personal interests and stand against the enemies."
Zia Massoud, and First Vice President, Gen. Rashid Dostum recent alliance against Ghani, indicate serious rifts within the National Unity Government (NUG) leadership.
Months ago, CE Abdullah claimed the President was not providing adequate time to meet and discuss country wide issues with him.
Reported by Bais Hayat, Edited by Shakib Mahmud
Afghanistan’s de facto consulate in Mumbai started issuing Afghan passports on Monday, the Islamic Emirate’s representative in Delhi said in a post on X.
The unofficial consulate said passports will be issued by them “to meet the needs of Afghan citizens.”
This announcement comes amid reports by various Indian news outlets that Delhi is considering accepting an Islamic Emirate representative, named Ikramuddin Kamil, as official envoy to Mumbai.
According to reports, Kamil recently arrived in India on a regular passport and not a diplomatic one.
The Afghan ministry of foreign affairs meanwhile said that the decision to issue passports to Afghans in India comes on the back of a decree issued by the Islamic Emirate’s Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
According to the ministry, it has directed the Mumbai office “to handle the process of distribution of passports to meet the needs of Afghan refugees, students and businessmen.”
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New Delhi considering Islamic Emirate’s request for envoy in India
The representative has already been selected and is currently working out of the Mumbai consulate. He does not however have a diplomatic passport.
The Indian government is considering accepting the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) request to officially post a diplomatic representative to the consulate in Mumbai.
Indian media reported Monday that the representative has already been selected and is currently working out of the Mumbai consulate. He does not however have a diplomatic passport, reports read.
According to the reports, the IEA’s representative is Ikramuddin Kamil, who previously studied in India.
If the request is accepted, the move would be a significant step towards formalizing diplomatic ties between the two countries.
No country has yet officially recognized the Islamic Emirate government but some regional countries have accepted Kabul diplomats.
A small “technical” team of Indian officials have meanwhile been working in Kabul for a few months.
Malala Yousafzai, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and an activist for the right to education for girls and women, says the international community should stand up for the rights of Afghan women.
Malala Yousafzai said in an interview with Sky News on Saturday that she has started efforts to support women's rights in Afghanistan in accordance with international laws.
Malala says that leaders need to work for the rights of Afghan girls and women.
However, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, has repeatedly rejected claims about women’s rights being violated and has said their rights are ensured in accordance with Sharia law.
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