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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. 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 sensation 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 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 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 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 , 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. (KHAAMA PRESS) tunity and commence intra-Afghan Friday. (Pajhwok) National Army. (Pajhwok) 2 August 23, 2020 Main Page Dozens Flee Homes as Tajik Leader Offers Help in Taliban Increases Presence Meeting Afghans on Border North of Kabul - ’s President Emomali Rahmon in a rare meeting with Afghans across Amu River, on the bor- der with Afghanistan, offered help to residents of Darwaz re- gion in the northeastern prov- ince of Afghanistan and said it will happen in coordination with Afghan officials. The two sides chatted with each other from across the Amu River in Shekay district of Badakhshan using loud- speakers. KABUL - Dozens of families districts. The video of the meeting went have left their homes in Shakar According to Guldara residents, viral on social media with Dara and Guldara districts north at least 150 families have so far many Afghans commending of Kabul over the last few weeks left their homes following per- Rahmon’s goodwill gesture following a dramatic surge in sistent warnings by the Taliban. and intention to help the coun- security threats and amid in- “There is no peace in this area. try in the rural development tensifying Taliban activities, the The Taliban starts firing at sector. Some, however, criti- displaced residents said. nights. No one is there to ask. cized it. A large-scale operation by gov- There is no accountability. The region of Darwaz was a ernment forces earlier this week There is no government. People pushed back the Taliban from would not have left their homes district of Badakhshan of Af- is now divided between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. In 2005, Darwaz was divided into Maimay district, Shakar Dara district, 25 kilome- if there was a government,” said ghanistan until 2005. It was Darwaz-e-Bala district and Shekay district. ters north of Kabul city, accord- Zemarai, a Guldara resident. part of Darwaz region, which “The district and provincial authorities should get in touch ...( More on P4)...(3) ing to Defense Ministry, but lo- “The Taliban raised their flag cals said many families are yet on the mountain two days after to return home over fears of re- the fighting, then everyone who Pakistan Takes Steps to A Taliban Target Killing surging insecurity. were associated to police, army, Clashes in Guldara, which is 45 or the NDS (National Directo- Conform to UN Sanctions List Includes Prominent kilometers north of the Afghan rate of Security) and education capital, were reported days after sector, were pushed to leave Against Afghan Taliban Afghan Politicians Leaked the government announced that their homes,” said Mohammad Shakar Dara was cleared of the Hassan, a Shakar Dara resident. Taliban. Some other residents in Guldara Residents said the security warned to take up arms against agencies “have failed” to ensure the Taliban if the government the safety of the residents of two fails to take action. Kabul districts that have been “If not now, the fighting will secure over the last 18 years. erupt in the next spring,” said The residents warned that Ka- Qasim, a Guldara resident. bul will be under severe secu- The Ministry of Defense vowed rity threat if the security situa- to clear these areas of insur- tion remains fragile in the two gents. ...( More on P4)...(4) Over 60 Taliban Killed in ISLAMABAD - In a bid to avoid ports, the government also seized KABUL - A list that includes formation and Culture, Moham- Zabul Operation being demoted from the Financial bank accounts and assets belong- names of several prominent Af- mad Amin Weqad, ex parliament QALAT - Sixty-five Taliban have manders had been killed, two ve- Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey ing to terrorists in the country. ghan politicians is spreading member Hamayun Hamayun, been killed during security forc- hicles, hundreds of motorcycles, list, Pakistan on Friday imposed The sanctions also include an in- over social media as if the Taliban Ahmad Zia Masood, NAI Direc- es operation in southern Zabul tens of weapons and ammunition sanctions on “terrorists” and ternational travel ban. wants to eliminate them. tor Mujeeb Kheltwatgar, Univer- province, an official said on Sat- and 80,000 kilograms of explo- “terrorist associated groups”, in- Eighty-eight individuals were Former NDS director Rahmat- sity professor Faiz Mohammad urday. sives were dismantled during the cluding Qatar-based Taliban po- sanctioned and had been listed ullah Nabil and former Finance Zaland, political observers and Deputy Police Chief Col. Fida offensive. litical affairs chief, Mullah Abdul by the United Nations recently, Minister Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal, analysts Nazar Mohammad Mot- Mohammad Pirzada said secu- The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Baradar. Dawn News reported. whose names are on the list, have mayen, Waliullah Shaheen, Khal- rity forces eliminated a group of confirmed the incident but- dif Baradar negotiated and signed In a statement, the Foreign Min- also tweeted it. il Safi, Pajhwok director Danish Taliban in the Jaldak locality west fered with the casualties figures. a landmark peace deal with the istry said: “The sanctions are be- The List includes the names of ex Karokhail, Asif Ashna, Doctor of Qalat. According to MoD 30 Taliban United States in February in ing implemented by Pakistan NDS director Rahmatullah Nabil, Fayaz Safi and previous Taliban The group was involved in at- were killed and eight others in- Doha, Qatar, to end the 19-year- in compliance with the relevant ex-Minister of Finance Hazrat official Sayed Agha. tacks on Kabul-Kandahar High- jured. long war. UNSC resolutions and we hope Omar Zakhilwal, Abdul Karim According to the statement at- way, he said. Sixty-five Taliban The Taliban have not spoken According to Pakistan media re- that ...( More on P4)...(5) Khurram former Minister of In- tached ...( More on P4)...(6) including four notorious com- about the incident. (Pajhwok) Outlook Horoscope

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind What Values Must be Survive as the Conclusion of Peace With Taliban (Part 1)

By: Dawlat Bakhtiari girls is one of their major achievements. We are pleased to have also August 23, 2020 ender apartheid is not acceptable for the people of Afghani- a good gender balance in Peace Negotiation Team. There is no doubt stan today. Therefore, women’s right of education must be that the people of Afghanistan demand a just peace, which can guar- Gsurvive as the conclusion of peace with Taliban. The issue of antee the rights of all citizens including women and children as well gender is an important question, which for the past hundred years as keeping the achievements of the last two decades. After approving has been at the forefront of Afghan politics. However, in Afghan so- the release of prisoners via the Consultative Loya Jirga on August Taliban Eying ciety, men are the breadwinner. This fact caused more fragile figure 9 2020, the government got officially the responsibility of fostering for women through history. Nowadays, women are the most vulner- peace process to explore the Afghan hopes and dreams. On the other Concessions Through able part of society in the country. Sadly, promoting gender equality hand, if the Taliban want to be part of the mainstream politics in Delaying Peace Talks will not be easy because culturally, Afghanistan has a very pessimistic Afghanistan, they need to change their attitudes towards girls educa- point of view against women’s progress and their social position. Be- tion and ensure gender equality because this is the only solution for here seems to be still ifs and buts within the Taliban side efforts from the government, civil society’s activists, still many achieving a long-lasting peace /or a stable society in Afghanistan. leadership to start direct talks with the Afghan govern- do not tolerate women’s voice and their empowerment. Conversely, Taliban must be ready to bring changes in their view about educa- ment, which agreed to the US-Taliban peace agreement T under the Taliban rule, many opportunities and significant facilities tion, especially girls´ education. Many parents want education for signed in Qatar despite being sidelined from the negotiating for learning were limited and women freedom totally restricted. From their children including their daughters. They want education at the table. The Taliban’s ambivalence regarding direct talks indi- 1996 to 2001, the Taliban have been forcing women to follow their own village, and university level. One of the principles that must be sur- cates a disagreement between their leadership and military rules and they even treated them more harshly. Taliban religious po- vive, as the conclusion of peace with the Taliban is women’s right commanders. lice used to give severe punishment on disobeying the moral orders, for education. It is the central concern for women when they are The Taliban’s backers and pawnbrokers are also likely to ad- including public executions, amputation and stoning. Many women considering peace with the Taliban and how peace processes should vise their leadership to postpone their talks with the Afghan and girls were unable to go to school. For various reasons Taliban function. Since still the Taliban actively combat those elements of government so as to gain further concessions. The Taliban’s have been deprived Afghan women from their elementary rights. the modern condition that contribute to the entry of women into the tantalizing approach is based on both their consultations with They were not even allowed to come out of their homes without a public sphere, including mass coeducation, mixed sex factory and their supporters and disagreement between their political male member of the family. The view against women, placed them office work women´s entry into many professions in Afghanistan. It leadership and rank and file. as a subordinate gender in the society. Among the Taliban’s most would be wise for the Taliban to make a compromise about female Despite the arrangement of peace talks between the Taliban systematic and destructive abuses against women was the denial of education. It is what will change their black face to white one. group and the Afghan government in the Qatari capital of education. The Taliban program has severely affected the education As the final point, the gender apartheid is known as an extreme in Doha, the group still continues its escalated violence against system all over Afghanistan. They destroyed and damaged both girls´ the country now. Taliban ideology in itself is injustice to women. the Afghan soldiers and civilians. In other words, the group and boys´ schools in their areas. Hundreds of schools have been at- For that reason, if Taliban do not agree on modern education of both has shown no indication of declaring ceasefire or reducing vio- tacked, due to insurgency. Girls were often kept at home because of male and female, surely they can not be part of the government/ or lence contrary to the constant demands of Afghan state and the harmful gender Taliban norms that do not value or neglect their on power any more. The public strongly want from the government nation. The consultative assembly held in Kabul earlier this education, while education offers a bright future to all women. Access and international community the women right for education as it is month approved the release of the Taliban’s hardcore fighters to education is a right of every human being, particularly women, ir- going now. People want from the Peace Negotiation Team to make on conditions that the Taliban declare an immediate ceasefire respective of race, family, language, social standing. In addition, the clear all the terms and the conclusions of their agreements with the and reduce violence. But the Taliban have never listened to the Taliban administration was not in accordance with the religion, and citizens as well as the answers for the civil society questions: What voice of Afghan people or their representatives. people were not in agreement with its unjust political, economic and does peace mean for the Taliban? What different sorts of violence are It is believed that if the United States did not marginalize its cultural rules. The hateful behavior of the Taliban has given rise to we concerned with in Afghanistan? If we seek justice, will peace fol- international allies, NATO states, and the Afghan government everyone in the world that the Taliban are totally against girls´ educa- low? What values must be embraced for peace to survive? At present from the peace talks held in Qatar, the peace process would tion. It was one of the reason that the international community have time, in the areas of Taliban women are not allowed to work outside not be as complicated as that of now. Whenever the Afghan not yet recognized Emirate System except three countries; Pakistan, the home. The importance and impact of educating girls is the criti- government decides to move forward, further complication United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. With the fall of the Taliban cal role of women in the context of peace and reconciliation, which is and challenges unfold since the Taliban are not pressured by regime in November 2001, Islamic acknowl- serving as a vehicle for ensuring that national negotiation processes the international community or Afghanistan’s international al- edged the idea that women form half of society. Following that, the reflect grassroots perspectives and needs, and providing an opportu- lies. government established the Department of Women’s Affairs and the nity for bridging between men and women. In this situation, peace On the other hand, the Trump administration focuses on hasty bases of a strategy for women empowerment. As the consequence, gives the fruit: girls have a right to education too; otherwise, the im- withdrawal to brag about it in his campaign for presidential women became active in the field of mass media as well as politi- ported peace will not have any meaning more in this war torn state. elections as he called himself “problem solver” in his 2017 cal parties. After investing of two decades’ time and fund, today the Dawlat Bakhtiari is the newly emerging writer of the Daily Outlook speech laying out his military plans for Afghanistan. With this government is proud to announce that accessibility of education for Afghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected] in mind, the Taliban leadership is seeking to waste the time and prolong the process to gain further concessions through acts of violence and terror. However, it is believed that if the US withdraws its soldiers despite Afghanistan’s fragile secu- rity condition, Trump may be a winner neither in the fight on Diplomacy and Its Challenges in Foreign terror nor in the upcoming elections. In short, a hasty troop pullout will be counterproductive since it is likely to generate Ministry of Afghanistan further instability. If the Taliban group is seeking peace, it has to remove the By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari barriers, similar to that of the Afghan government, and show to dispatch a new learning football team expecting to win the game goodwill through reducing violence and declaring ceasefire. n general language the word diplomacy refers to certain behavioral versus professional players such as Renaldo, Missy and etc. in other But the Taliban do not have full control over their fighters as and communication skills which are able to convince the opposite countries, it is obvious that the such unknown qualification holders the three-day ceasefire declared on Eid few weeks back was party without annoyance. In diplomatic language, it refers to series or 12th class certificate holders are not allowed to be the doorkeepers reportedly violated by their rank and file. Therefore, the Tali- I of expertise, knowledge and activities which are aimed for managing of diplomatic apparatus let alone to become the ministry worker or ban fear that their lack of control over their military generals the relations between/among nations. If we focus on this definition, diplomats which is a very important job. will be revealed further if they declare ceasefire, which will be the first important element of the definition is expertise and knowl- Given the report car of ministry of foreign affairs in recent years and violated again. It indicates that the Taliban are unable to as- edge indicating that diplomacy is an area of specialty in International given the abovementioned findings, It seems that most Afghan dip- sure peace and stability in Afghanistan. What if peace remains relations. Diplomacy requires the study of tactical inter-governmental lomats work for ministry of foreign affairs are hired on the basis of elusive after the Afghan government and the Taliban sign a relationships with aiming to advance national interests without being personal and ethnical connections. It is clear when people are hired peace deal? Is there a second strategy? confrontational between/among nations. In the other word, diploma- on basis of medieval criteria neither they will have enough capacity to It is self-explanatory that delaying peace talks and intensifying cy is the least expensive tool for reaching national goal and interests do their jobs and nor feel responsible against people and government; attacks will simply increase the number of casualties, mainly and so it is not possible to achieve designed national goal and inter- they are accountable against those channel through which they were those of civilians, and fill the public with unmitigated hatred ests without required knowledge and expertise. The second element pushed to the ministry. It is also said that some of the Afghan diplo- towards the Taliban rather than benefiting any parties. More- of the definition is activities or activeness. As diplomacy is a formal mats, instead of seeking national interests, they are seeking to gain over, it will push the peace process to stalemate. The Taliban channel for economic/trade, social, cultural, political and technologi- foreign nationality in the host countries where they were assigned for have constantly sought to create barriers before the talks and cal knowledge anchored on mutual relationships between/among diplomatic mission. also showed a lukewarm response to peace through releasing nations, the lack of strong and active diplomacy, will impact all the As aforesaid, the diplomatic apparatus should be supported by na- a statement saying that they will not recognize the President mentioned aspects of social and political life in a country. tional power. Unfortunately, the internal divisions, widespread cor- Mohammad Ashraf Ghani administration as a government. If What is active or strong diplomacy? Diplomacy functions through a ruptions and other weaknesses embody a weak picture from the coun- the Taliban continue their intensified attacks and harsh rheto- network of foreign offices, embassies, legations, consulates, and spe- try that no political unit of the world would take us serious. According ric, the peace process will be challenged and finally reach a cial missions all over the world. An active and strong diplomacy be- to Churchill, who was one of the greatest military leaders in the his- stalemate. sides having motivated and expert diplomacy, it must be backed by tory, security is often the son of threats and violence. It means, if a na- The US has to put pressure on the Taliban to honor their deal a strong national power. Although diplomacy do not use force and tion is not able to create deterring violence, it will not be able to protect with it and sit across from the Afghan negotiating team. Mean- violence, having ability to use power is important in persuasion and security. Therefore, if we want to be the winner in diplomacy, we must while, the US should also pressure the Taliban’s supporters to influence of aggressive opposite side. In the other word, the diplomat lay the foundation of strong unified nation with strong security forces use their leverage in brokering the intra-Afghan dialogue and should be in a position to issue warnings, give ultimatums, promise so as to neutralize the sperm of threats enforcing with similar reaction. stop playing a destructive role. rewards and threaten punishment, though he cannot directly exercise The international relation scholars emphasize on importance of the Regional and global stakeholders have to engage actively and force. Besides these, diplomacy should also be supported by media idea that military force allows diplomacy to implement international constructively in the peace process and pressure the Taliban to power, propaganda, cultural links, exploitation of situations, creation policies. Using military force or hard power is used to influence the hold talks with the Afghan government without further delay. of particular scenes and situations, rigidity or flexibility in negotia- behavior of other nations. Overall, a successful diplomacy is always Meanwhile, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zal- tions etc. Taken as a whole, diplomacy is the least expense way for backed with hard power. For example, if the neighboring countries may Khalilzad has to point out the real challenges, facts, and promotion of national interest provided that it is supported by unified had not more powerful military than Afghanistan, the lives of their barriers to peace process instead of simply talking optimisti- nation. citizens and the words of their diplomats would not worth more than cally without considering the problems. That is, Khalilzad Unfortunately, the diplomatic apparatus of Afghanistan neither Afghan ones. should stop misleading the media and feeding false informa- backed by national power nor it has enough expert personnel to effec- Lastly, it is worth to welcome the new changes in ministry of foreign tion to the public and some officials. So far, he should have tively do diplomatic mission into day’s turbulent world. According to affairs as recently informed by the acting minister of the country, Mo- changed the peace negotiations into political and academic the book of “Afghanistan’s Foreign Policy” which was written by Dr. hammad Hanif Atmar. Undoubtedly, he knows that as the geopoliti- discourse so that all aspects and challenges of the peace pro- Abdul Qayyum Sajjadi, a university professor and parliament mem- cal location of Afghanistan has created a lot of threats for Afghanistan, cess were pointed out and solutions offered. The complication ber who was also a committee member of the Foreign Affairs, 62% of it has also the potential to create a lot of opportunities for the country of peace process, the Taliban’s intensified attacks, and delay Afghan foreign ministry workers have bachelor degree, 16% of them and region on condition that changes led to factual enhancement of from their side should open Khalilzad’s eyes to the facts. have only 12th class certificates, 13 % master degree holders and only the diplomatic apparatus. With a unified nation and strong diplomatic 3% qualified with PHD degree while others have unknown qualifi- apparatus, unquestionably, Afghanistan has the capacity to become cations. The most unfortunate problem which reflected in the book the center of regional and international cooperation. was that 66% of Afghan ambassadors’ qualifications are irrelevant to Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- diplomatic work. 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The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authers and do not reflect the views or opinions of the Daily Outlook Afghanistan. December 19, 2019 4 August 23, 2020 Uzbekistan Confirms 547 More Australian Gov’t to Support Hamas Responds to Israel COVID-19 Recoveries Residents Stranded Overseas in Strikes in Gaza TASHKENT - The number of laboratory of the Research Insti- GAZA - The Palestinian Resis- been carrying out strikes in Gaza confirmed coronavirus cases in tute of Virology; it was an Uz- “Difficult Circumstances”: PM tance Movement Hamas said that for over 10 days, claiming that Uzbekistan increased by 406 to bek woman who returned from CANBERRA - Australia’s Prime sies that they want to return to it launched several missiles at Is- they are in response to flying in- 38,231, Trend reports with ref- France. The Ministry of Health Minister Scott Morrison has the country. rael Friday night in response to cendiary balloons towards Israeli erence to the statistics of the Uz- later announced that her son, flagged support for citizens As of Saturday afternoon Aus- daily Israeli strikes in Gaza. settlements. Gazans resumed bek Ministry of Health. daughter, husband and grandson stranded overseas as a result of tralia had confirmed 24,602 cas- In a press release, Hamas spokes- sending the balloons after the To date, 33,442 (+547) patients also tested positive for corona- the coronavirus crisis. es of COVID-19. The number of man Fawzi Barhoum said that his Israeli occupation backtracked have fully recovered in the virus. Morrison on Friday revealed new cases in the last 24 hours is movement had launched the mis- from its commitments towards country, while 262 have died. The outbreak in the Chinese that he has asked Foreign Minis- 200. siles to stop the Israeli strikes. Gaza. Under the instructions of Presi- Wuhan city - which is an inter- ter Marise Payne, Defence Min- The death toll has risen from 472 Barhoum said: “[Hamas] is ready The Palestinian resistance in dent of Uzbekistan, unlimited national transport hub - began at ister Linda Reynolds and Home to 485, with all 13 new deaths in to stop any Israeli aggression to- Gaza reached understandings movement of vehicles as well as a fish market in late December Affairs Minister Peter Dutton Victoria. ward Palestinians.” He stressed: with Israel mediated by the UN, local air rail traffic in Uzbeki- 2019. to come up with options to help Victoria confirmed 182 new cas- Egypt, and Qatar that included stan was resumed since August The World Health Organization Australians who can’t get home. es of the virus on Saturday, New “[Israel] must end its violations, easing of the Israeli siege im- 15, 2020. (WHO) on March 11 declared “We acknowledge that some of South Wales confirmed another stop the ongoing escalation and posed on Gaza and allowing in- In addition, from August 17, COVID-19 a pandemic. Some them are in some difficult cir- nine cases as did Queensland. end the 14-year-old siege im- ternational donors to carry out 2020, Tashkent resumes public sources claim the coronavirus cumstances,” he told Nine En- (Xinhua) posed on Gaza.” vital projects and job-creation transport traffic. outbreak started as early as No- tertainment newspapers. The Hamas spokesman blamed programmes. (Middle East Moni- Citizens are required to wear a vember 2019. (Trend) “Our consular teams are doing a the Israeli occupation for ongo- tor) medical mask when entering the great job to help them in those ing tensions on the eastern bor- bus, otherwise, passengers will circumstances and we’ll be do- der of Gaza, pointing to the Is- not be allowed on the buses. ing more to help them in those raeli siege and daily bombings of Moreover, from August 20, circumstances and to assist them farms and resistance sites. 2020, clothing and building to get home within those caps.” Barhoum said: “The Israeli oc- material markets, large shops, Morrison’s comments came only cupation will never succeed in gyms, fitness clubs and swim- hours after he ruled out lifting breaking the will of the Pales- ming pools will resume opera- Australia’s cap on international tinians or end the Palestinian tions. arrivals, which is currently set at resistance, which is responding The first case of coronavirus 4,000 per week. responsibly to ongoing Israeli infection in Uzbekistan was Close to 19,000 Australian resi- aggression toward our people.” detected on March 15 in the dents overseas have told embas- Israeli occupation forces have

(1) Taliban Must ... north of Kabul and other districts, the departure of foreign forces and “When the brawl was all sorted out, sion,” US special envoy for Iran there is a plan and a regular security mercenaries”. one of the two groups - with the foot- of education for their kids,” said Mi- Brian Hook told reporters in a brief- program that will be implemented in Aguila Saleh, speaker of the rival ball players - started verbally abus- akhil. ing on Friday. “Iran is in violation of the near future,” the Defense Minis- eastern-based House of Representa- ing officers,” police spokesman, Pet- Taliban violence has remained high its voluntary nuclear commitments. try spokesman Rohullah Ahmadzai tives, said: “A ceasefire blocks the ros Vassilakis, was quoted as telling despite ongoing peace efforts by the The condition has been met to initi- said. (TOLO NEWS) way for foreign military interven- local media earlier on Saturday. Afghan government. The Defense ate snapback. And so we have now tions and ends with the expulsion of “There were several policemen there. started to initiate snapback.” Ministry on Saturday morning re- (5) Pakistan Takes ... mercenaries and dissolving the mili- At some point, one of the three mem- He said that “whether people sup- ported clashes between security other countries will also follow suit.” tias in order to achieve comprehen- bers of the group - they were aged port or oppose what we’re doing is forces and the Taliban in Faryab and The directives are contained in a sive national sovereignty”. 27, 28, and 29 - threw a swing at one not material,” adding that “today is Badakhshan provinces in the north “statutory notification” (SRO) that UN Secretary-General Antonio of the policemen and a fight ensued. day one of the 30-day process.” of Afghanistan and said both hap- was published by the foreign minis- Guterres welcomeed the calls for a All of the three were arrested but The US acted on Thursday after the pened last night, leaving heavy ca- try on its website earlier in the week ceasefire. hoping they “will be re- during the effort to do so, the other Security Council resoundingly re- sualties to the militants. but didn’t draw public attention un- spected immediately by armed forc- two, including the football player, jected its bid last week to extend an “However, if the opposition contin- til Friday. es from both sides”, UN spokesman got violent also. They threw down arms embargo on Iran beyond its ues their level of violence, we will The notification explained “the fed- Stephane Dujarric said. at least two policemen, hit them expiration in October. Only the Do- have no objection in fighting a war eral government is pleased to order The European Union also welcomed with their fists and kicked them. (Al- minican Republic joined Washington against them. We are always ready that the (UNSC) Resolution 2255 the announcement, with its High jazeera) in voting yes. to give a jaw-breaking response (2015) be fully implemented includ- Representative Josep Borrell saying Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Majid and stand against anyone who cre- ing in particular that individuals and it was “positive news coming from (12) After Hagia ... Libya” before adding that it was Takht Ravanchi immediately reject- ates problems against our people,” entities listed … shall stand subject- operated as a museum for decades “crucial now that all parties stand by ed the US move, which he said was said Brig. Gen. Haybatullah Alizai, ed to the asset freeze, travel ban and before Erdogan ordered it restored their statements”. (Aljazeera) “doomed to failure”. Commander of the Afghan National arms embargo in accordance with as a mosque. It was not immediately The Dominican Republic has not Army 209th Shaheen Corps. (TOLO the aforesaid resolutions.” (9) WHO Leader ... known when the first prayers would NEWS) This notification comes ahead of the be held there. yet written to the council to state its fected 22.7 million people globally position on the sanctions snapback crucial FATF meeting in October and killed nearly 800,000 people, ac- The church, situated near the ancient (2) 3-Day Entry ... push. which will see the force assess Paki- cording to John Hopkins University city walls, is famed for its elaborate programme, according to the official. Under the process Washington says stan’s progress in fighting crimes data Friday. mosaics and frescoes. It dates to the Acting Governor Tamim Arif Mo- it has triggered, it appears all UN such as money laundering and terror The 1918 influenza infected 500 mil- 4th century, although the edifice mand said all candidates had been sanctions should be reimposed at financing. lion people and killed around 50 took on its current form in the 11th- certified biometrically and the entry Pakistan has long been accused of million worldwide, according to the 12th centuries. midnight or 00:00 GMT (8pm New test was being conducted in a trans- sheltering and supporting Taliban Centers for Disease Control and Pre- The structure served as a mosque York time) on September 19 - just parent way. leaders but Islamabad has continued vention. during the Ottoman rule before be- days before Trump is due to address Strict security measures had been to deny the charges. WHO’s chief of Health Emergencies, ing transformed into a museum in world leaders at the UN General put in place for the exams, he said, Pakistan meanwhile has been on Dr. Michael Ryan, also pointed to the 1945. A court decision last year can- Assembly, the annual meeting that asking the participants to choose FATF’s grey list since June 2018 and differences between the coronavirus celed the building’s status as a mu- will be largely virtual because of the higher education institutes carefully. was given a final warning in Febru- and 1918 flu. seum, paving the way for Friday’s coronavirus pandemic. (Aljazeera) Dr. Syed Rozatullah Majeed, head of ary. (ATN) Ryan noted that there were three decision. the entry test committee, said Nan- (15) Opposition ... distinct waves that occurred with And as with the Hagia Sophia, the garhar had a higher number of can- (6) A Taliban ... as they could not even bring Ishaq the 1918 pandemic, the second wave decision to transform the Chora back didates than other provinces. He also Dar and Suleman Shehbaz back to to the list, the Taliban’s cultural being the most devastating to the into a mosque is seen as geared to promises transparency in the test. the country. commission has proposed a target population. consolidate the conservative and Samiullah, a graduate from Nanga- “We are trying to bring him [Nawaz] list and the Taliban leadership has “This virus is not displaying a simi- religious support base of Erdogan’s har’s Mia Omar High School, under- back so he could face his trial,” approved the names for elimination. lar wave-like pattern,” Ryan said. ruling party at a time when his pop- lined the need for ensuring merit in “When the virus is not under con- Rashid added. “we are all aware of these ignorant ularity is sagging amid an economic compilation of results. (Pajhwok) trol, it jumps straight back up.” (Fox He added that, under the leadership games through the domestic and downturn. (Fox News) (3) Tajik Leader ... foreign mercenaries,” Rahmatullah News) of Imran Khan, the government will Nabil, a former NDS chief tweeted. (13) S. Korea Imposes ... complete its constitutional tenure with our officials and share their rec- (10) Basra Killings ... (KHAAMA PRESS) on Saturday reported another 22 and that the opposition is not in any ommendations,” Rahmon said. “We Department publicly urged Kadhimi new cases brought by travelers from position to start a movement against will send you our assistance.” (7) Kremlin ... to hold the militias accountable, just abroad, with no additional local in- the government. (Pakistan Today) Five districts in Badakhshan are ly- two days after he sacked the Basra ranged by the Cinema for Peace fections. The National Health Com- ing on the border with Tajikistan. police and national security chiefs (16) IUCN Talks ... Foundation, flew to Berlin’s Tegel mission said 454 people remain in Residents on the two sides of the and formed a special committee to airport early on Saturday and Na- treatment and 3,667 are in isolation. istan in 1968 marked the beginning border sometimes interact directly investigate the attacks. valny, 44, was rushed to the Charite While local spread of the virus ap- of the modern era of nature protec- through their common markets. hospital complex. “The reality is the PM and his team tion in the country,” highlighted the are unable to control these groups,” pears to have been contained in The local residents said they have The hospital said in a statement it union. said Renad Mansour, director of the mainland China, the semi-autono- seen no Afghan president meet the would provide an update about his The union brings together the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House. mous southern city of Hong Kong region, which is the most remote condition and further treatment once “Removing a police chief ... is not continues to struggle with its worst world’s most influential organiza- part of northeastern Afghanistan. tests have been completed and after even scratching the surface of the outbreak since the pandemic began. tions and top experts in conservation Afghans who were standing on Af- consulting with his family. It added problem.” The territory’s leader Carrie Lam of nature and sustainable develop- ghanistan side of the Amu River this could take some time. Kadhemi’s visit was intended to ce- said Friday Hong Kong will offer ment, said the IUCN Regional Of- held flags of Afghanistan and Tajiki- “His health condition is very worry- ment U.S. support for his govern- free coronavirus tests to its residents fice’s representative. stan and asked for the Tajik leader’s ing,” Cinema for Peace founder Jaka ment and while he was there, five over a period of two weeks starting “These include states and govern- help in certain areas. Bizilj told reporters outside the hos- U.S. firms, including Chevron Corp, Sept. 1., in hopes of restarting the ment agencies, large and small “People in our region are in dire pital. signed agreements with Iraq aimed services-dependent local economy. NGOs, indigenous peoples’ orga- need of water, electricity and tele- “We got a very clear message from at boosting its energy independence The city’s economy contracted 9% nizations, scientific and academic communication,” an Afghan citizen the doctors that if there had not been from Iran. in the second quarter of this year. institutions and business associa- from Darwaz region said. an emergency landing in Omsk, he “The PM is hoping he can go to the A new surge in infections has more tions,” IUCN added. (Trend) “We are free to travel anytime we would have died,” said Bizilj, add- U.S. and sign a bunch of deals and than tripled the number of cases in want, but there are security threats ing that it would be up to doctors say this is how he can fix things, but (17) Tajikistan ... and a lack of transportation service. the city to 4,632, with 75 deaths. (AP and Navalny’s family to provide fur- it doesn’t look good that while you’re velopment of tourism in agriculture We spent $200 to $400 for visa to go News) ther information on his condition. away young activists are being killed or agro-tourism. and meet our families,” said Shirzad Bizilj, a Slovenian-born activist and by militias and forces under your (14) Most UN Security ... The nature and climate in the Rasht Musawi. filmmaker, was earlier quoted by government,” said Mansour. countries are unlikely to reimpose valley is suitable for ecological tour- According to Shekay residents, the Bild tabloid as saying Navalny’s con- Most of the militias come under the sanctions on Iran. Pompeo again ism and mountaineering, hiking and Tajik president travels to the region dition was stable during the flight Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces, warned Russia and China against horse riding. annually to meet the people. and after landing. an umbrella grouping of paramili- that on Friday, threatening US ac- The Strategy for Tourism Develop- “Schools in some villages are in a Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s spokes- tary forces. Although formally in- tion if they refuse to reimpose the ment for the period up to 2030 notes miserable condition. Many students woman, said on Twitter that “This is tegrated in Iraq’s security forces, in UN measures on Iran. that tourism in most cases is the attend classes under trees… Many another proof that nothing was pre- practice they operate independently The Trump administration on Friday main means of supporting some re- villages have no telecom service and venting Navalny from being trans- and have resisted all attempts to dismissed the near universal opposi- health clinics,” said Mohib Babak, a ported, and it was necessary to do so curb their influence. (Reuters) gions, especially in the mountainous tion to its demand and declared that Badakhshan resident. (TOLO NEWS) as early as possible.” (Reuters) and remote agricultural regions, as (11) Man United ... a 30-day countdown for the “snap- well as the basis for improving the (4) Dozens Flee ... (8) Libya’s ... tempted bribery and assault against back” of penalties had begun. living standard of the local popula- “In order to improve security in eignty over the Libyan territory and a policeman. “We don’t need anyone’s permis- tion. (Trend) 5 August 23, 2020 International

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Secretary of State Stephen Biegun will pay a visit to Most UN Security Council Moscow on Au- Members Oppose US Bid gust 25-26; he is for Iran Sanctions to visit Vilnius before it and Kyiv TEHRAN - The United Belgium as well as Chi- after, a Russian States was further iso- na, Russia, Vietnam, diplomatic source lated on Friday over its Niger, Saint Vincent bid to reimpose interna- and the Grenadines, said. tional sanctions on Iran, South Africa, Indone- “The first deputy with 13 countries on the sia, Estonia and Tunisia secretary of state 15-member United Na- have already written will head to Kyiv tions Security Council letters in opposition, from Moscow, expressing their oppo- Reuters news agency where he is to be sition and arguing that reported. on August 25-26, Washington’s move is The US has accused and he is com- void given it is using a Iran of breaching a 2015 ing to Moscow process agreed under a deal with world pow- from Vilnius,” nuclear deal that it quit ers that aimed to stop the diplomatic two years ago. Tehran from develop- U.S. Deputy State Secretary Biegun to Visit source told Inter- In the 24 hours since US ing nuclear weapons fax on Saturday. Secretary of State Mike in return for sanctions Moscow on Aug 25-26 - Russian Source (Interfax) Pompeo said he trig- relief. But US President gered a 30-day count- Donald Trump de- down to a return of scribed it as the “worst Kremlin Critic Navalny Is Libya’s UN-Recognised Government UN sanctions on Iran deal ever” and quit in Flown to German Hospital; - including an arms em- 2018. Announces Immediate Ceasefire bargo - long-time allies Diplomats said Russia, In ‘Worrying’ Condition the United Kingdom, China and many other TRIPOLI - Libya’s UN-rec- France, Germany and ...(More on P4)...(14) BERLIN - Gravely ill A long-time opponent ognised government an- Kremlin critic Alexei of President Vladimir nounced a ceasefire across Navalny was evacu- Putin and campaigner the country on Friday Opposition in No Position to ated to Germany for against corruption, Na- and called for demilitaris- Start Any Movement Against medical treatment on valny collapsed on a ing the contested strategic Saturday, flown out plane on Thursday af- city of Sirte, raising hopes the Govt: Sheikh Rashid of the Siberian city of ter drinking tea that his for peace in the more than LAHORE - Railways statement from PML-N Omsk in an ambulance allies believe was laced nine-year-old conflict. Minister Shaikh Rashid and PPP, but the PML- aircraft and taken to a with poison. The Tripoli-based Govern- Ahmed on Saturday N will never give him hospital in Berlin. Medical staff at the hos- ment of National Accord called out the opposi- anything in writing,” There was no word pital in Omsk said on (GNA) also called for par- tion again calling them Rashid said. yet from the Charite Friday evening, after liamentary and presiden- “dead and tired”, say- He added, “Sheh- hospital on his condi- clearing Navalny to be tial elections to be held in ing that it was in no baz Sharif will make tion but the founder flown out, that he was March, and for an end to position to start any speeches but will never of the activist group in an induced coma an oil blockade imposed movement against the give anything in writ- that arranged the and his life was not in by rival forces since earlier government. ing.” flight called Navalny’s immediate danger. this year. military forces to imme- Libyan territories”, a mate aim of the truce is “The opposition has so “I assure you that no health condition “very The air ambulance, ar... GNA head Fayez al-Sarraj diately cease fire and all statement said. to impose “full sover... far been unable to or- matter what Maulana worrying”. (More on P4)...(7) “issued instructions to all combat operations in all Al-Sarraj added the ulti- (More on P4)...(8) ganise their All Parties [Fazl] does, he will not Conference (APC) and be able get what he Basra Killings Undermine with Muharram going wants from PPP and WHO Leader Says He Hopes Coronavirus on it would be impos- PML-N, the railways Pandemic Will Be Over in 2 Years Iraqi PM’s Efforts to sible to hold it,” Rashid minister said. “Both the briefed the media at the parties are in search of The World Health Orga- Rein in Militias Railways Headquarters an NRO, but I can tell nization Director-General BAGHDAD - Iraq’s The attack was the on Saturday. you Imran Khan will Tedros Adhanom Ghe- Prime Minister Mus- third on activists in The railways minister never give them an breyesus described the tafa al-Kadhimi had the southern city in a further criticised the NRO,” he restated. coronavirus as a “once- just embarked on a week. Tahseen Ous- opposition saying that Commenting on Nawaz in-a-century health cri- state visit to Washing- sama, 30, was gunned the (Shehbaz Sharif and Sharif’s return to Paki- sis” that has been able to ton when gunmen shot down on Aug. 14 and Maulana Fazl) do not stan, Rashid said that it spread rapidly, similar dead the young protest four others were shot trust each other. will not be an easy task to the 1918 flu pandemic, leader Reham Yacoub at while together in a “Fazl wants a written ...(More on P4)...(15) and said he hopes it’ll be in her car in Basra on car Monday. over in 2 years. Wednesday. Her killing cast a pall But he also said that be- Yacoub, 29, was an over the prime minis- IUCN Talks Turkmenistan cause of technological ad- outspoken critic of the ter’s trip to the United vances in medicine dur- Iran-backed militias States. The violence Sites’ Potential to Become ing the last century, there whose power and influ- reignited anti-govern- Part of World Heritage is a greater possibility astation. two years, especially if ing a press briefing. ence Kadhimi has been ment protests in Bas- ASHGABAT - Such of Nisa, and the State it can be stopped before “We hope to finish this we can pool our efforts,” The coronavirus has in... trying to rein in since ra and the U.S. State Turkmen sites as Bad- Historical and Cultural reaching that level of dev- pandemic (in) less than Tedros said Friday dur- (More on P4)...(9) taking office in May. ...(More on P4)...(10) hyz region along with Park. the Kopetdag Moun- “When it comes to sites tains and the Repetek of importance under ISIS-Linked ‘Lone Man United Captain Maguire Heading After Hagia Sophia, Turkey Biosphere reserve in biodiversity criteria, Wolf’ Terrorist Home After Arrest in Greece Turns Another Museum Turkmenistan, as well the study has singled Captured with into Mosque as the Southern Ustyurt out the Cold Winter ATHENS - Manchester Plateau (a transbound- Deserts of Central Asia, ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish govern- Two Bombs After United football club cap- ary region between where several pro- ment formally converted a former Byzan- tain Harry Maguire’s tri- Kazakhstan, Turkmeni- tected areas in Turk- Shootout in Delhi tine church into a mosque Friday, a move al on charges of assault stan and Uzbekistan) menistan, as well as in that came a month after it drew praise from NEW DELHI - Indian police and attempted bribery have the potential to Kazakhstan and Uz- the faithful and international opposition for have captured a man sus- following a late-night in- become World Heri- bekistan, could qualify similarly turning Istanbul’s landmark Hagia pected of plotting attacks in cident on a Greek island tage sites, the Interna- as components for a Sophia into a Muslim house of prayer. the name of ISIS in the coun- has been postponed un- tional Union for Con- World Heritage nomi- A decision by President Recep Tayyip Er- try’s capital. He was appre- til Tuesday after he testi- servation of Nature nation,” said IUCN. dogan, published in the country’s Official hended after a firefight, as fied before a prosecutor (IUCN) Regional Of- Talking about tier co- Gazette, said Istanbul’s Church of St. Sav- authorities launched a search on Saturday. fice for Eastern Europe operation with Turk- iour in Chora, known as Kariye in Turkish, for his possible accomplice. The 27-year-old England and Central Asia told menistan, IUCN noted was handed to Turkey’s religious authority, Deputy Commissioner of defender and two others Trend. that Society of Nature which would open up the structure for Mus- Delhi Police Special Cell are not obliged to attend Currently, Turkmeni- Protection of Turkmen- lim prayers. Pramod Kushwaha de- the trial and are free to stan has three sites list- istan is the member of Like the Hagia Sophia, which was a church scribed the suspect, Abdul return home, the pros- ed as World Heritage, IUCN. “The establish- for centuries and then a mosque for centuries Yusuf Khan, as a “lone wolf ecutor’s office said. based on their cultural ment of the Society of more, had who had planned to attack The three defendants ...(More on P4)...(12) importance. These are Nature Protection of the national capital.” were charged with mul- Mykonos, an island in the fight. Maguire and Kenya-Urgench, the Turkmen...(More on Khan was intercepted while tiple instances of assault the Cyclades group in another defendant are S. Korea Imposes Strict Parthian Fortresses P4)...(16) riding a motorcycle and de- and battery over a fight the Aegean Sea. also charged with at... Measures to Stem Spread tained after a brief firefight. they had with others on Police tried to break up (More on P4)...(11) Police did not report any ca- SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is ban- Tajikistan Implements sualties during the operation. ning large gatherings, closing beaches, shut- Practical Measures for A handgun and two home- Lukashenko Must Leave Sooner ting nightspots and churches and removing Agro-Tourism Development made pressure cooker bombs or Later, Opposition Leader fans from professional sports in strict new - items that are often used in measures announced Saturday as it battles DUSHANBE - A small Agro-tourism in Tajiki- terrorist attacks, including Tsikhanouskaya Says the spread of the coronavirus. grant project of the stan is still a new mod- the 2013 Boston Marathon Health Minister Park Neung-hoo announced Committee for Tour- ern tourist form. There VILNIUS - The people of Belarus around her, but declined to com- bombing - were recovered the steps shortly after the Korea Centers for ism Development was is an interest in this type will not allow President Alexan- ment further on her security. (Re- from the suspect. Both explo- Disease Control and Prevention reported 332 supported by the pro- of tourism, since the der Lukashenko to treat them as uters) sive devices were defused by new cases — the ninth straight day of triple- gram of the Japan Inter- ecologically clean fruits before and he will have to leave a bomb squad. digit increases. The national caseload is now national Cooperation of Tajikistan, including Officials said they were sooner or later, his main oppo- at 17,002, including 309 deaths. Agency (JICA) in Ta- grapes, peaches, apri- checking a report that Khan nent, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, While most of the new cases came from the jikistan for strengthen- cots, cherries, apples, may have had an accomplice. told Reuters in an interview. densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, ing agro-tourism in the pears, picking them All police stations were She also said she was receiving which has been at the center of the viral surge Rasht Valley, Trend re- directly in the gardens, placed on high alert in the a lot of calls from international in recent weeks, infections were also reported ports citing Kabar. fresh vegetables, mel- northern Uttar Pradesh state leaders, including Britain and in practically every major city and town, rais- Clonsultations will be ons and gourds such as following Khan’s arrest, as it Germany, and that all she was ing concerns that transmissions are slipping held to develop the ca- melon and watermelon, is believed that he was a resi- asking them for was to support out of control. pacity of local special- dried fruits, high-qual- dent there. Sources told The the Belarusian public and re- The government had already imposed elevat- ists and stakeholders ity honey, fruit and, Times of India that an op- spect the country’s sovereignty. ed social distancing measures in Seoul this in the development vegetable juices and eration is underway to locate Tsikhanouskaya said she felt week after resisting them for months out of of local plans for the other organic products, the suspect’s relatives in the safe in neighbouring Lithuania economic concerns. development of agro- are the basis for the de... state. (RT) and that she had bodyguards — China...(More on P4)...(13) tourism. 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KABUL - Unidentified gunmen shot dead a Minis- JALALABAD - A three-day entry test for semi- try of Defence (MoD) official in the 8th police dis- higher, higher and university admissions began in trict of Kabul on Saturday. eastern on Saturday. A source in the ministry, speaking on condition of Nearly 18,000 candidates, including 2,000 girls, are anonymity, told Pajhwok Afghan News the inci- appearing in the exams at the Nangarhar Univer- dent took place in Kart-i-Naw area at 8:00am. sity in Jalalabad. The official said a colonel of the logistics depart- University Chancellor Prof. Khalil Ahmad Behsud- ment was gunned down along with his security wal said 13,122 school graduates, including 2,182 guard on his way to office. girls, are appearing in the entry test for college ad- There was no immediate claim of responsibility missions in the province this year. for the murder in Kabul, where a series of explo- Another 3,481 students are sitting the exams for sions killed a policeman and injured four others. admissions to semi-higher education institutes and (Pajhwok) the master’s ...( More on P4)...(2) In 45 Days, Nangarhar

BADAKHSHAN - According female students and the elders Darwaz or to facilitate some hel- Detects No Covid-19 Case to reports from the Northern from Maimai area of Darwaz icopters for the female students JALALABAD - No positive coronavirus case was visited the zonal hospital but they referred him to , dozens of came together to raise their voice to be transported from Maimai reported in eastern Nangarhar province during the the Covid-19 treatment center. He was suffering female students in this province against the Taliban not permit- to Shukai for the entrance test,” past one and a half months, but still some individu- chest infection and cough. But his test result was yet were not given permission by ting girls to attend university en- Kambiz added. als are kept at the Covid-19 center in the name of sus- to arrive. the Taliban to attend the univer- trance test. This comes as the Taliban and an pected patients. Provincial Council members said millions of af- sity entrance test. “Due to Taliban threats and inse- Afghan delegation are expected The Provincial Council claims the provincial Public ghanis were spent on the Covid-19 treatment center, Local officials in Badakshan said curity in the way to Shukai pass- to meet soon in Doha to negoti- Health Department is keeping the suspected patients but no accountability was done. that around 180 girls who have ing from Nusai where is con- ate a power-sharing dealing and to avoid budget and facilities cut. Ajmal Omar, the Provincial Council deputy head, been graduated from school and trolled by the Taliban, dozens facilitating a national reconcilia- However, local officials say it was still feared the told Pajhwok that coronavirus had gone away from intended to travel to another dis- of female students are going to tion in order to put an end to the virus could spread again in the province, thus they the province but the authorities were yet to close the trict for the university entrance be deprived from higher educa- prolonged war between the Af- would not close the Covid-19 center. treatment center in order not to lose the allocated test, the Taliban who controls tion,” Kambiz Qurbani said. ghan government and the Tali- The Covid-19 treatment center has some suspected budget and facilities. the route did not permit them to “We request from the central ban group. patients or those awaiting test results and those in- The authorities concerned said 170 suspected cases join the exam. government and President During the governance of Tali- troduced as suspected patients from other hospitals. arrived in the center and 50 individuals were tested Kambiz Qurbani, governor of Ashraf Ghani to pay attention ei- ban, girls were not allowed to Shah Wali, a suspected patient, told Pajhwok Af- positive during the past two months. appeared in a ther in establishing an examina- work or study outside their ghan News he has been hospitalized since last four Dr. Ahsanullah Shinwari, the center head, said they days awaiting his test result. feared a second wave of the Covid-19 infection thus gathering where hundreds of tion center in the Maimai area of homes. (KHAAMA PRESS) Obaidullah, another suspected patient, said he first the center remained open. (Pajhwok)