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Taliban Must Reduce Violence, Says Gen. Miller Quote of the Day Patience www.outlookafghanistan.net Even a happy life cannot be without a” measure of facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan darkness, and the” word happy would lose its meaning if it Email: [email protected] were not balanced by sadness. It is far better take things as they come along with patience and equanimity. Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Add: In front of Habibia High School, Carl Jung District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Volume No. 4458 Sunday August 23, 2020 Sonbola 02, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Terrorism Knows Afghan No Border or Reconciliation Religion, Says Council’s Three Raz Deputies Appointed KABUL - Afghanistan’s permanent rep- KABUL - Afghanistan’s High Coun- resentative to the UN and diplomats cil for National Reconciliation has from other countries have discussed the got three deputies appointed, sources war on terrorism and international coop- close to head of the body, Abdullah eration on combating the menace. Abdullah, told 1TV. Ambassador Adela Raz held a video The newly appointed deputies are Ab- conference with Secretary General Anto- dul Salam Rahimi, who is serving as nio Guterres, Spanish representative and Minister of State for Peace Affairs, as other officials of the world body on the well as Ata-ur-Rahman Saleem and commemoration of the 3rd International Din Mohammad, two former members Day of Victims of Terrorism. of High Peace Council. “Today, we reiterate the message that The appointments come more than we are together in the fight against ter- three months after Abdullah signed rorism & that we won’t stand down un- a political deal with President Ashraf til we guarantee the safety of our people. Ghani to end their election dispute. We stand in solidarity with victims & The deal envisages five deputies for renew our commitment to strengthen the council. Abdullah’s office, howev- cooperation to combat this menace,” Raz er, said that a six deputy post will also added. be created which would be held by a August 21 should also remind the world of the devastating impacts and conse- woman. quences of terrorism on humanity and Fraidoon Khwazoon,, a spokesman for reinforce global determination to take High Council for National Reconcilia- strong measures to deny impunity and tion, said that the leadershipcommittee pursue accountability for the perpetra- of the council, involving 44 members, tors of terrorist acts, she remarked. Taliban Must Reduce Violence, has also been finalized. Afghanistan, as a nation, had been a vic- Under the US-Taliban deal, intra-Af- tim of terrorism, the ambassador said, ghan peace talks would start on March lamenting: “On a daily basis, we lose Says Gen. Miller 10, after the release of up to 5,000 mili- children, brilliant talents and educated KABUL - The commander of NATO’s lence. And so, the Afghan security forces to the Corps commander and assess the tants and 1,000 government prisoners. Resolute Support mission in Afghani- will continue to take care of the Afghan security situation in the north and see members of society…” The release process has faced delays stan, Gen. Scott Miller, in a visit to the people. But at the same time, we’ll be what we can do [to assist],” said Miakhil. The loss might come across only as a and both sides accuse each other for it. north of the country with Deputy De- prepared to pursue the right paths to- Mikhail said while security forces con- number, but it was beyond painful as the (1TV NEWS) victims tried to recover from the inhu- fense Minister Shah Mahmood Miakhil ward a peaceful settlement.” tinue to push back enemy combatants, man attacks, the diplomat continued. said there is a need that the Taliban The visit happened on August 20 by their goal is to end the fighting, gain the “Terrorism doesn’t recognise borders, re- should reduce their violence. Miakhil and Gen. Miller to review secu- trust and respect of the people and en- ligion, race, or nationality, and violence & “The Afghan people want peace,” said rity operations in the north and reaffirm able peace. terror are weapons used to destroy socie- Miller. “And it’s a requirement the Tali- NATO support for Afghan security and “War is not our goal; it’s a tool so we can ties & create hatred. However, our peo- ban lower their violence. We’ve talked defense forces, according to a statement provide a secure environment for our ple’s resilience, our societies’ compassion with the Afghan security forces- all vio- by NATO’s Resolute Support mission. people to live in and create the possibil- & solidarity in our voices will help us de- lence does is continue to create more vio- “We came here with Gen. Miller to speak ity ...( More on P4)...(1) feat this menace.” (Pajhwok) Sima Samar: Rashid Becomes Youngest, Women Harassment in Fastest Bowler to Complete 300 Wickets NATO’s RS Security Institutions KABUL - Afghanistan’s cricket sensation Rashid Khan became the youngest to complete 300 wickets Khan on Thursday became the youngest and the in T20 cricket, India Today reports. Rashid has also Mission in The Is a Serious Concern fastest bowler to complete 300 wickets in T20 cricket managed to become the fastest bowler to do this, in when he dismissed former Afghan captain Moham- 213 matches. North Changes mad Nabi who plays Rashid Khan, who for the St Lucia Zouks is member of Af- Hands in Caribbean Premier ghanistan’s National KABUL - A change of command cer- League (CPL). Cricket Team, also emony was held at NATO’s Reso- Despite the loss for plays for the Sunris- lute Support Mission headquarters in Barbados Trident, it ers Hyderabad in was a special match the Indian Premier northern Balkh province, a statement for Khan, who has League (IPL) and said on Saturday. amazed cricket lov- will be joining his The Command of the Train Advise and ers all over the world franchise in the UAE Assist Command North of NATO’s with his variation. when the tournament Resolute Support Mission was handed Ahead of the start of begins on September over by the Chief of Staff of the Resolute KABUL - The former head of the Independent Hu- the CPL 2020, former 19. Support Mission HQ, German General man Rights Commission expressed concerns over Australian fast bowler He has become a key Lieutenant Thorsten Poschwatta, from the harassment of women in the security institu- Brett Lee had said that player of Sunrisers Brigadier General Jürgen Brötz to Brig- tions. Rashid Khan would Hyderabad with his adier General Ansgar Meyer “If women are not safe in the security organiza- be the player to watch all-round perfor- Furthermore, the command of the Ger- tions, they will not be safe anywhere else and this out in this tourna- mance in the previ- man Contingent in Afghanistan was matter is of a serious concern,” Sima Samar, the ment, according to a report by India Today. ous IPL editions. handed over during the ceremony. former head of the Independent Human Rights With the dismissal of all-rounder Mohammad Nabi Rashid Khan has also played for Adelaide Strikers Due to COVID-19 preventive meas- Commission tweeted. on Thursday, at 21 years and 335 days, Rashid in the Big Bash League in Australia. (TOLO NEWS) ures, the ceremony was conducted in Samar shared her statement after a female police an adapted manner. officer working in the reconnaissance unit of Ka- The outgoing commander, General bul’s 9th police department recently released a China, Pakistan Brötz, looked back on his time as Com- video claiming that she had been harassed by a mander: “I am proud and grateful for former commander and crime branch chief & il- Seek Early Start to Afghan Talks what me and my team were able to legitimate requests have been made from her. KABUL - Beijing believes a sub- achieve in the past year.” “Women who take the risk to join the security stantive dialogue is the only way He said by their core mission “to train, forces must have their security ensured so they of ending the conflict and bringing can fight for the women who are victims of vio- to advise and to assist”, they made an peace and stability to Afghanistan, essential contribution to Afghan part- lence,” Samar Said. a Chinese TV channel reported. Fatema Ahmadi, an officer in the reconnaissance ners and thus the future of Afghani- Following talks with his Paki- stan in the North.” unit recently made a video claiming last year she stani counterpart Shah Mahmood In addition, the outgoing Commander was harassed by the 9th security district com- Qureshi in Hainan province, Chi- stated: “I will always have a special mander and currently by the criminal chief of this nese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told place in my heart for my time here in department. reporters no one should exploit the She said, she was repeatedly referring to the legal current situation for personal gains. Afghanistan. It has been an honour.” departments to seek justice but her issues were At formal talks, according to the General Brötz‘ successor, Brigadier not taken into account. China Global Television Network, General Meyer, is now responsible for In the released video, she showed her resignation the two countries agreed on boost- about 2000 multinational servicemen letter, also burnt her ID card which she had ob- ing cooperation on the Afghan negotiations at the earliest. and women in Camp Marmal. The fo- tained from the Ministry of Interior. conundrum and encouraged the China also commended Pakistan’s contribution to the Afghan peace pro- cus of the mission is on advising the Her reiteration in the released video was that she relevant parties to seize the oppor- cess and efforts for promoting regional stability the TV channel said on 209th and 217th Corps of the Afghan is not safe at her workplace.
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