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President Ghani Visits Bamyan amid Lightening Movement Members Protested

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Last Updated on: October 24, 2022

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Simultaneously with the visit of the Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani from Bamyan  province, scores of the civil society activists and lightening movement ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) have staged protest and began to slogan against the Governmental officials, amid security forces have prevented the protestors where dozens of the protestors were arrested and correspondents can be seen among the detainees.

President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani visited Bamayn to inaugurate several projects including Bamyan airport.

He has inaugurated the Bamyan- Kabul highway; Bamyan airport with the cost of $5 million US dollar paid by the Japan Government, during his trip President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has visited the local officials in Bamyan.

Scores of civil society activists, correspondents and protesters from Lightening Movement ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) have staged protest and gave slogan against the President Ghani, based on the reports the protest turned into violence and a number of the protesters where some correspondents can be seen among the detainees, have been arrested by the security forces who were ensuring security for the event.

Back to Kabul the senior members of the lightening movement insisted in soon releasing of the detainees.

Member of the lightening movement ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) Mohammad Nabi Ahmadi said,” Members at ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) demand the Governmental officials to end the wrong policy and release the detained persons at the earliest and respect the citizens rights.”

Its mentionable that the lightening movement ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) members had demanded the Government to indirect the 500 mega watt electricity coming from Turkmenistan through Bamyan and then to Kabul.

Government says that if the line passes through Salang, it would cover 10 provinces while if Bamyan it would cover two provinces, the latter would also delay the project and would require millions in extra costs.

On the day of the protest held in Kabul two suicide bombers have targeted the lightening movement ( Junbish-e- Roshnayee) protestors in Charayee Dahmazang where 61 were killed and more than 200 others were injured.

Government of Afghanistan has assigned a committee to review the attacks and causes since that till now there is no result shared with the Nation to declare the major factors of killing of those protestors.

Reported by Abdul Aziz Karimi

 

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Poland deports three Afghan asylum seekers despite European court order

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Poland has deported three Afghan asylum seekers to Kabul despite an interim ruling by the European Court of Human Rights ordering a halt to their removal, according to Polish media reports.

The case was reported by OKO.press, which said the deportations took place earlier this month as part of a planned operation involving a group of Afghan nationals.

According to the report, Polish authorities had scheduled the deportation of nine Afghan migrants on April 10. However, the European Court issued urgent interim measures instructing Poland to suspend the deportations, citing concerns over the safety of the individuals if returned to Afghanistan.

Despite being informed of the court’s decision prior to the flight, Polish authorities proceeded with the deportation of three individuals to Kabul, while the remaining cases were halted.

 

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Russia delivers fortified flour aid to Afghanistan

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Russia delivered its first batch of fortified wheat flour aid to Afghanistan during a ceremony in Mazar-i-Sharif on Thursday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The aid consignment forms part of Russia’s broader contribution to the World Food Programme (WFP). Russian officials say the total volume of assistance under this contribution will reach approximately 3,977 tonnes.

The handover ceremony in northern Afghanistan highlights ongoing international efforts to address food insecurity in the country, where millions remain in need of humanitarian support due to economic challenges, climate-related shocks, and prolonged instability.

The WFP, which is leading food assistance operations across Afghanistan, relies on contributions from international donors to sustain its programs. 

Russia’s latest delivery adds to a series of humanitarian shipments provided to Afghanistan through multilateral channels.

Aid agencies continue to warn that sustained international support will be critical in the months ahead, as many Afghan families struggle to secure basic food supplies.

 

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AWCC donates saplings to NEPA in push for greener Afghanistan

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Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC) has donated thousands of ornamental and non-fruit-bearing saplings to the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) as part of efforts to promote greenery and improve the country’s environment.

NEPA officials said the saplings will be planted at new terminals of the Ministry of Transport, at several government offices, and across parts of Kabul to enhance urban greenery and environmental quality.

The agency welcomed the contribution and called on other private sector entities to support environmental initiatives and urban greening efforts.

Afghan Wireless officials said the company, in coordination with NEPA and municipal authorities, plans to continue tree-planting campaigns in Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Kunduz.

Mohammad Khan Yaqoubi, legal adviser to AWCC, said the company also intends to expand cooperation this year in Kabul, Kandahar, Bamyan, and Herat alongside environmental authorities and Kabul Municipality.

NEPA officials urged citizens to take part in efforts to develop and protect the country’s environment, emphasizing the importance of preserving a greener Afghanistan for future generations.

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