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Raz Takes Tajikistan Says Hosting Charge as US Envoy Says Taliban Afghans Awaiting U.S. Afghan Indifference to Lives of Visas Not on Agenda Ambassador to DUSHANBE - Tajikistan has no plans to temporarily house US Afghan Civilians thousands of Afghans await- ing U.S. immigrant visas after having worked for American forces now pulling out of the country, Tajik Foreign Minis- ter Sirojiddin Muhriddin said on Tuesday. teriorated in Afghanistan in Washington has asked Uz- recent weeks, with fighting bekistan, Kazakhstan and Ta- in its provinces as U.S.-led jikistan to house some 9,000 foreign troops complete their Afghans who now risk being withdrawal and the Taliban targeted by Islamist Taliban launch major offensives, militants for cooperating with seizing districts and bor- Western forces. der crossings. The security situation has de- “This matter is ... More on Num(Page (2) 4)

Taliban Victory in Afghanistan Is Victory of KABUL - The newly-appoint- Entire Muslims: TTP Leader ed Afghan ambassador to the United States, Adela Raz, has KABUL - Ross Wilson, Chargé Monday Afghanistan could see many as 1,659 civilians were and said that their relations formally taken charge of office. d’ Affaires of the US Embassy the highest number of civilian killed and another 3,254 wound- with the Afghan Taliban are In a statement, the Afghan em- in Kabul, said Monday that the deaths in more than a decade if ed during the first half of 2021, based on brotherhood, sym- bassy in Washington said Raz Taliban is “reticence” to mean- the Taliban’s offensives are not a 47 percent increase compared pathy, and Islamic principles. met all its diplomats and staff ingful peace talks and that stopped. with the same period last year, Mehsud was interviewed by as well as consulate officials. shows “their indifference to- In its six-monthly report, re- the UNAMA report said. CNN through intermediaries The ambassador stressed the ward Afghan civilian lives.” leased Monday, UNAMA also UNAMA blamed anti-govern- somewhere along the Pak-Af- need for team work and other Wilson said in a tweet: “Each stated the pursuit of a military ment elements for 64 percent of ghan border. critical tasks the embassy was day, this country suffers more solution will only increase the civilian casualties — including The TTP leader acknowledged carrying out in the current sen- death and destruction that could suffering of the Afghan people some 40 percent caused by the that the victory of the Afghan sitive situation. be stopped through good faith and warned that Afghan troops Taliban and nearly nine percent Taliban in Afghanistan is not Raz previously served as Af- efforts at the negotiation table.” and pro-government forces by Daesh. The leader of Tahrik-e-Taliban limited to the country but it ghanistan’s permanent repre- This comes after the United were responsible for a quarter About 16 percent of casual- Pakistan (TTP) Noor Wali is a victory for the entire sentative to the United Nations. Nations Assistance Mission in of all civilian casualties. ties were caused by “un- Mehsud appeared in a TV in- Muslim people in the (Pajhwok) Afganistan (UNAMA) warned According to the report, as determined” ... terview for the first time ever world. ... More on Num(Page (1) 4) More on Num(Page (3) 4) Page 2 July 28, 2021 Main Page

Sharp Rise in IDPs Stoltenberg Says NATO Will Across the Country in Continue to Support Afghanistan Past Four Months KABUL - NATO Sec- KABUL - Afghanistan’s Minis- retary-General Jens try of Refugees and Repatria- Stoltenberg said he had tion said on Monday that more spoken to Afghanistan than 50,000 families have been President Ashraf Ghani displaced in the current solar to reassure him that year (April) due to Taliban of- NATO would continue fensives across Afghanistan. to support the country, According to the ministry, where Taliban advanc- many of the displaced people es have piled pressure have received assistance. on the U.S.-backed gov- “In total, 51,000 families have ernment in Kabul. been displaced in the 1400 so- “Good to speak with lar year due to Taliban violence President Ashrafghani and have fled to government that insecurity is creating ob- controlled areas. stacles for the authorities to today. The security sit- “Aid is being distributed to the distribute humanitarian assis- uation in Afghanistan displaced people. We have as- tance in some areas. remains deeply chal- sisted 72,000 families which in- Meanwhile, Internally Dis- lenging, and requires a cludes 400,000 people. placed Persons (IDPs) said that negotiated settlement,” “In the past two weeks 14,000 5,000 families have been dis- wrote Stoltenberg on families have been displaced placed due to clashes between his Twitter account on in Afghanistan,” said Mo- Afghan National Defense and Tuesday. hammad Reza Baher, deputy Security Forces (ANDSF) and “NATO will continue spokesman for the Ministry of the Taliban in Malistan district, to support Afghanistan, Refugees and Repatriation. and other districts of Ghazni including with funding; The ministry warned that a hu- province in recent weeks. civilian presence; and man catastrophe will transpire Some Ghanzi families out-of-country train- if the violence continues. have taken refuge in ing.” (ATN) In addition, the ministry said Kabul province ... More on Num(Page (8) 4)

$33M Lost in Customs Afghan Taekwondo Athlete Covid-19 Fund for Khost Revenue in Past Month: MoF Drops Out of Tokyo Olympics Misappropriated, Misspent KABUL - The Afghan govern- The second Afghan athlete KHOST CITY ment has lost 2.7 billion Afs dropped out of the Olympics - Hundreds of (over $33 million) in customs after the South Korean Taek- thousands of revenue over the last four weeks wondo athlete IN Kyo Don was afghanis were as key border towns have fallen defeated by his Macedonian withdrawn from to the Taliban during this peri- rival Dejan Georgievski in the the Covid-19 od, an official from the Ministry semi-final of the event on Tues- fund in south- of Finance said. day. eastern Khost Over the past month, the gov- Farzad Mansouri, the Afghan province under ernment has lost control of key national taekwondo athlete, the pretext of border towns including Islam was beaten on Tuesday morn- quarantine re- Qala in Herat, Abu Nasr Farahi (at least $91 million) but this ing by his Korean rival, and he round of the 10-meter rifle lated spending on people suf- were provided 1,299 food par- in Farah, Spin Boldak in Kan- was reduced to 4.6 billion Afs missed to fight for the bronze shooting event at the Olympics fering from coronavirus during cels from the City Centre Hotel dahar, Ai Khanum in Takhar, ($57 million) in Saratan (June 23 medal following IN Kyo Don’s but failed to make it through to the first wave of the pandemic, in Khost City, the price of every Dand Patan in Paktia and to July 23). defeat. the next round. Pajhwok Afghan News has reli- parcel was 350 afs, documents Shirkhan in Kunduz province. “The customs revenue is de- The points tally ended at 13-12 Shooters from China, United ably learned. show. The Finance Ministry said that pendent on trading. It will have in Korea’s favor. States, Slovakia, Turkey, Rus- According to documents, the Surprisingly, some individuals the government has no control a negative impact on revenue if Mansouri took part in the 80+ sia, Hungary, and China ad- money was claimed to be spent who stayed in the quarantine over seven customs depart- there are issues in trading,” he kg weight category. The Afghan vanced to the final eight. at the Qabaelo High School facility told Pajhwok Afghan ments in border towns. said. was ahead of this rival until the A new Olympic record was quarantine facility where some News that they were not served The Islam Qala customs area is Private sector representatives last seconds few seconds of the however set by the Chinese con- passengers who had arrived in food. They said they visited the one of the biggest trade gate- said the issues around the bor- event. testant who scored 632.7 points. the province from foreign coun- quarantine facility only once for ways between Afghanistan and der towns have affected traders’ Should the Korean make it to The previous record was set by tries were kept. registration purpose and did Iran and has been under Tali- willingness to import goods to finals in this weight category, Italy with 630.2 points in 2016. Documents processed in this not return again. ban control for the last 20 days. the country through these gate- Mansouri will have a chance This was the first time that Af- regard are signed and stumped Pajhwok contacted 30 people Rafi Tabe, a spokesman for the ways. to battle it out for the bronze ghanistan has taken part in by local officials. A total of 441 out of total registered indi- Ministry of Finance, said the “The market will face lack medal. the shooting event. people had been registered for viduals, but none said they collections from Jawza (May 22 of commodities and nec- On Sunday Mahdi Yavari, The Tokyo Olympics the quarantine in the facility. had been quarantined to June 22, 2021) was 7.3 billion essary goods. ... scored 601.4 points in the first opened on Friday ... These quarantined individuals or provided with ... More on Num(Page (9) 4) More onNum (Page (10) 4) More onNum (Page (11) 4) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Jul 28, 2021 - There’s little comfort in your Jul 28, 2021 - People may be a bit critical Jul 28, 2021 - It may be hard for you to feel Jul 28, 2021 - Get your head out of the of you today, Capricorn. You would do emotions today, Aries. You may want to connected to anyone today, Cancer. You’re clouds, Libra. Nitpicky details you failed stick to business. Concentrate on getting well to listen to what they say. Be recep- probably better off keeping to yourself. If to attend to earlier may now come back tive of feedback so you can establish a things done in your regular routine. Cre- you’re feeling sad or depressed, it’s best to to haunt you. Don’t postpone your work ate a plan and stick to it. This isn’t a day healthy ego. Keep your sense of humility. You may work through these feelings on your own. any further. The time to take care of the feel critical as you see people moving like sloths com- to deviate from the norm, nor is it a time in which you Other people aren’t apt to be too sympathetic to your job is now. Balance your checkbook and do your laun- will find much sympathy from others. Stick close to pared to your lightning quick mind. Be patient with situation. You’re better off sticking to your work to dry. Clean your bathtub and go shopping. The more others. home and take care of your personal business. Time is keep the demons out of your head. you accomplish today, the better you will feel about precious. Don’t waste it. yourself tomorrow. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Jul 28, 2021 - Keep up your psychic Jul 28, 2021 - Try not to smother oth- Jul 28, 2021 - You may feel a restriction to Jul 28, 2021 - Whatever you didn’t get shield, Aquarius, because you will need ers, Taurus. You may want to seek the day, but in truth, this is for your own done yesterday, Scorpio, you need to fin- it. People’s comments may seem harsh comfort in their company, but this will good, Leo. Your sense of discipline comes ish today. Discipline and attention to the even if they may mean well. Your best only produce grouchiness in all parties in handy as you tackle your work with in- sand slipping through the hourglass are defense against the critical tone of the day involved. Curb your tendency to find credible enthusiasm. Your goals aren’t far the journey’s themes. The more you’re is to use other people’s criticisms as constructively as fault with the ones you love. Your best from your reach. Stay focused and don’t able to accomplish, the better you’ll feel. Stagnant en- you can in order to build a stronger framework from bet is to focus on tasks you have on the back burner. get pressured by the ticking clock. Hastiness will lead ergy is a sign that it’s time to get moving. Don’t waste which to work. Process this energy in a positive frame Tackle projects that need special attention and disci- to careless mistakes. If you’re going to do a job, do it a moment waiting for someone else to come up with a of mind. Use it to get things done. pline. right the first time. solution. Take the initiative. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Jul 28, 2021 - There’s a squeeze on your Jul 28, 2021 - This isn’t a day to focus on emotions today, Gemini, which might Jul 28, 2021 - Find comfort in your work Jul 28, 2021 - Put aside frivolity for a day, fun and games, Pisces. In fact, you may leave you feeling like a pot of boiling today, Virgo. Although it may sound ri- Sagittarius. This is an important time to feel an annoying weightiness about water. Just by knowing there’s a lid on diculous, checking things off your list is the prepare for the future. Don’t take another your emotions, making you feel less en- things, you’re likely to heat up even faster most rewarding activity today. Try not to be step before you know you’re on solid ground. This is ergetic than usual. There’s a sober tone asking you to than usual. Try to hold your temper. A too critical of others. Focus on your tasks. Mountains an important time to establish your goals. Writing them look at reality and make some serious decisions about rage will get you nowhere. Concentrate your energy that seem too daunting to climb will continue to grow down will help you realize them in life. Think about your future goals and plans. You may feel like the on getting your material affairs in order. Deal with fi- bigger until you take the first step upward. Your perse- the long-term harvest. Security and grounding are key timer is about to buzz. The minute hand is ticking, nances, investments, and long-term security. verance will inspire others. themes today. and there are many more adventures to be had.

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Covid-19 and its Impacts on Economic Relations between Afghanistan and India (part 1) Written by: Mohammad Jawad Mohaddesi Concerns Continue about Adverse Effects Translated by: Mohammad Zahir Akbari ccording to one of Wikipedia’s most authoritative scientific and re- thus affected the economy. As aforementioned, this article is going to of Troop Pullout Asearch sources, the coronavirus was discovered in the 1960s, but the discuss the Covid-19 and its Impact on economic relations between formal libertine of the Covid-19 outbreak commenced in December 2019 Afghanistan and India with two formats; firstly the international rela- he withdrawal of US troops has caused serious con- in Wuhan, China, and then radically spread throughout the world as tions and economic theories, and secondly we will need to make some cerns for neighboring states, which fear the spillover T fast as wildfire. Without doubt, the impact of Covid-19 on and health comparative analysis between the reports and statistics presented by of the conflict and extremist incursions. It also triggered have been so wide and multi-dimensional that may take decades to be the local institutions so as to show the impact of covid-19 on economic the concerns of some Afghan politicians and US military studied in the future. Not demurring anywhere, it left behind huge eco- relation in different years. veterans and high-ranking officials. nomic, political, and health implications from north to south including In regard to the first point, we need to know a bit about globalization When the Trump administration declared troop pullout Asia, Europe, American, and African countries and even to the farthest theory that how the process of interaction and integration of people, in 2018 from Afghanistan and Syria, James Stavridis, a corners of the world. Hereon, the economic relation of Afghanistan with companies, and governments affect one and other around the world. retired US Navy admiral, called it a “big mistake” and its close friends India has been severely damaged and needs to be exam- Globalization has grown due to the advancement of communication “calamitous”. He said, “It would lead to the resurgence ined. Nonetheless, it is too soon to provide a comprehensive scientific and transportation technology. The Increasing global interaction led to of the Taliban, who would welcome al-Qaeda back with work due to several reasons: first of all, the corona-virus crisis is not over the growth of international trade, ideas, and culture. While globaliza- open arms,” James is cited as saying. Meanwhile, a num- yet, and we may see new mutations with more destructive implications tion primarily is an economic process in the form of economic inter- ber of US lawmakers also said that since Donald Trump in the future. Secondly, there is still insufficient research and not enough action, it is also associated with cultural and social aspects of human had never set foot in a conflict zone, he lacked the cred- methodic information about Covid-19 and its Impact on economic re- life. Nevertheless, conflict and diplomacy have always been part of ibility to make decision about the troop pullout in Syria lations between Afghanistan and India. Therefore, this article will try the history of globalization - especially modern globalization. In fact, and Afghanistan. The drawdown of US troops from to take a very first step presenting theoretical and objective analysis in globalization is one of the consequences of the renaissance of indus- Afghanistan was predictable since Trump, declaring his the framework of international relations and economic theories, on one trial civilization and the technological revolution and the expansion strategy about Afghanistan and South Asia back in 2017, hand; and providing comparative figures and statistics provided by the of capitalism, which, if realized far from corruption and imperfection, said, “Shortly after my inauguration, I directed Secretary involved institutions, on the other hand. can replace civil societies with traditional city-states through complex of Defense Mattis and my national security team to un- When the Coronavirus broke out in late 2019 and then spread around processes which can lead to universal development in a balanced in- dertake a comprehensive review of all strategic options in the world in 2020, the most fundamental issue at the national and in- teraction. If we deeply look at the definition of globalization, we find Afghanistan and South Asia. My original instinct was to ternational level was how to fight this phenomenon. Both school and that countries are in a close and interconnected relationship and so pull out. And historically, I like following my instincts.” university students faced with a new type of distant education referred many international relation thinkers and political scholars believe that But the time-sensitivity made this decision unpredictable to, in Afghanistan, online or e-learning and it was extremely challenging economy is a basic element of relation both at the national and inter- and unbelievable as Trump added three major points in in the context of this country. The health official and personnel had also national level. Similarly, many thinkers and experts, in the field of in- his strategy regarding Afghanistan: First, seeking “an faced a kind of disorder and lack of planning in combating this phe- ternational relations, stress that globalization is an economic phenom- honorable and enduring outcome worthy of the tremen- nomenon due to the lack of facilities, health personnel in Afghanistan. enon. Therefore, we can conclude that the impact, role, and influence dous sacrifices that have been made”. Second, he warned However, it should be noted that in regard to the public health concept, of the economy are more tangible in relation amongst/ between the about the horrible consequences of rapid exit adding that most countries faced similar confusion and crisis, and this crisis was not countries in the world. Subsequently, we can also conclude that the “a hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum for terror- confined to Afghanistan or third world countries. In the area of econo- outbreak of the coronavirus has had a negative impact on economic ists, including ISIS and Al Qaeda”. He also disapproved my, it has not only changed the ways goods exchanges but also changed relations between Afghanistan and India and this implication would of his predecessor for a hasty withdrawal from Iraq. the needs and demand of different goods due to new requirements. For be more highlighted in the following paragraphs with the help of pro- Third, he stressed the serious security threat as he stated example, online and electronic goods exchanges increased significantly. viding comparative statistics and evidence released in a different year. that “20 U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations Similarly, the demand for medical goods, antiseptic liquid, certain food Geo-economically, Afghanistan is considered as a land-linked country are active in Afghanistan and Pakistan”. Then, US offi- items, and masks had sharply increased and subsequently, the prices connecting South Asia to Central Asia and vice versa. Also, it is bridg- cials espoused the very three facts Trump maintained in have sharply increased. In most cases, the prices have never reverted ing the Middle East and the Far East with the lowest cost and time August 2017, in turn, Jim Mattis resigned as a result of yet. In this context, the lack of an anti-monopolistic mechanism in the indicators for trade, transit, and connection of these countries in the Trump’s decision on military drawdown. The US troop free market of Afghanistan has negatively paved the way for danger- region. Even, if we do not consider land transportation, and assume pullout based on the US-Taliban Doha agreement signed ous economic behaviors such as hoarding and economic monopolies that South Asian countries act for air trade; Again, Afghanistan is im- on February 29, 2020, the Taliban have already interpret- which not only increased the prices but also inflation, widespread in- portant and deserves the right of transit due to the passage of aircraft ed it as their own triumph. But, unlike the Taliban, be- justice, and class distances within the country. In addition, the stoppage through its airspace. ing generous at the negotiating table will lead to horrible of aerial activities including passengers’ flights and even banning land Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- consequences. I believe that since the conditions are not travel was among the challenges that reduced exports and imports and ghanistan. He can be reached at mohammadzahirakbari@gmail com. mutually accepted, the withdrawal of US forces will be one step forward, two steps back. Although the Biden administration, supporting Trump’s decision, declared to withdraw all the American troops before September 11, he Taliban still seek to play a foul game at the table as they refuse to declare ceasefire or reduce violence. The Taliban have intensified their attacks against the Afghan gov- Globalization Strikes Back ernment, killing Afghan soldiers and civilians. In short, the US-Taliban Doha agreement did not bring any posi- tive changes in Afghanistan’s security situation. Worst, By:Richard Haass the situation has been deteriorated. The Taliban are in- the planet is warming. As is often the case, the urgent crowded out the volved in large-scale killings of Afghan civilians as well he summer of 2021 has come to be largely de- important. But the summer of 2021 is showing that climate change is as imposition of their radical ideology. The troop pull- Tfined by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and both important and urgent. out prompted the Taliban, in addition to haggling over accelerating climate change. Both are manifesta- Its effects are many. In the US, wildfires in the West rage out of con- higher price at the table and, to refuse to declare ceasefire tions of globalization and the reality of a world in- trol as the temperature climbs, and smog has blanketed swaths of the and spread a stronger sense of fear and disappointment creasingly defined by the vast and fast cross-border country. Europe and China are the scenes of massive flooding. In Af- in the public air. Thus, Trump had better not follow the flows of just about everything, from goods, servic- rica, Latin America, and the Middle East, there are signs of prolonged footstep of his predecessor in such significant issues and es, and capital to data, terrorists, and disease. drought. The loss of life has been relatively modest, but it could well should go with responsible withdrawal so that “the ex- Little nowadays stays local for long. The lethal coronavirus that first ap- grow. Economic effects will likewise mount. The number of people traordinary sacrifice of blood and treasure”, made in the peared in Wuhan, China did not remain there, and greenhouse gases who are being internally displaced or forced to migrate is rising sharp- last two decades, is preserved. Being at a crossroads, the emitted anywhere warm the atmosphere and ocean everywhere. ly as large tracts of territory become inhospitable to human life. Biden administration has to make the right decision. The These two crises demonstrate the woeful inadequacy of efforts to ad- There is much talk about how to slow or stop climate change, but it Afghan government expects regional stakeholders to use dress the problematic aspects of globalization. The so-called internation- is mostly just that. The United Nations climate-change conference their leverage on the Taliban and push them to declare al community has again shown itself to be anything but a community. (COP26) in Glasgow in November will continue to emphasize an ap- ceasefire and negotiate with sincere intention. If the Tali- The supply of COVID-19 vaccines is billions of doses short of what is proach whereby individual countries offer voluntary commitments to ban continue playing a foul game in the talks, the frag- needed. The funds to pay for global immunization are likewise billions reduce their emissions. mented pieces of trust will be hardly reparable. All in all, of dollars short. Governments are putting their countries first, even This is important, but it is obvious that many countries are focused the decades-long conflict has inflicted heavy casualties though fast-spreading variants are emerging in under-vaccinated popu- more on economic growth at all costs, and are unable or unwilling to on both sides without any light at the end of the tunnel. lations elsewhere and are indifferent to political borders. adopt energy paths that will meaningfully reduce their contribution The continuation of war will lead to further casualties As a result, the pandemic remains an intense threat. The death toll thus to climate change. It remains to be seen whether there is the will to and destructions without any end. With this in mind, all far is said to be over four million, but the real figure is several times adopt tariffs that raise the prices of goods made in factories fueled by insurgent groups, mainly the Taliban, need to stop their higher, owing in some cases to flawed reporting systems and to deliber- coal, or to impose sanctions against governments that refuse to stop militancy and settle their issue through meaningful ne- ate undercounting by populist leaders in Brazil, India, Hungary, Rus- the destruction of rainforests that absorb carbon dioxide. Also to be gotiations. Furthermore, the United Nations should take sia, and elsewhere. The economic consequences are likewise substantial, determined is whether wealthier countries are prepared to make avail- part in the Afghan peace process and push for a politi- with the pandemic estimated to have reduced global GDP by over 3%. able the funds and technologies that poorer countries need to shift to cal settlement, as Article 1 of the UN Charter stipulates Approximately 100 million people have fallen back into extreme pov- a greener energy mix. the purpose of the UN is “to maintain international peace erty. Inequality between and within countries has spiked. At the same time, focusing on slowing the rate of climate change, how- and security, and to that end: to take effective collective What makes these developments all the more frustrating is that we know ever necessary, is insufficient. A good deal of climate change has al- measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the what to do about COVID-19 and possess the means to do it. Several safe ready happened, and more will happen regardless of what is decided peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or and extraordinarily effective vaccines exist. What remains to be done is in Glasgow. Efforts to adapt to existing or inevitable effects of climate other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peace- to scale up production to meet global demand. change, to make cities and rural areas alike better able to withstand ful means, and in conformity with the principles of jus- In some countries, such as the United States, what needs doing is the pervasive heat and sprawling wildfires, more frequent storms and tice and international law, adjustment or settlement of opposite: to increase demand to meet the available supply. Vaccine hesi- floods, and more severe drought, will also be needed. Resilience will international disputes or situations which might lead to a tancy, fueled by partisan politics or misinformation circulating on social be as important as prevention. Lastly, we must accelerate both the de- breach of the peace”. media, television, and talk radio, has become dangerously widespread. velopment and regulation of new technologies that promise to remove If vaccination were complemented by public-health measures known to CO2 from the atmosphere or reflect sunlight away from Earth. Such slow the spread of disease – masking, social distancing, readily available potential responses to climate change are unproven and controversial. and accurate testing and contact tracing, and quarantining – there would But if the collective failure to deal with COVID-19 is any indication, No Comments be far fewer and less severe infections, and the pandemic as we know it we had better be prepared to consider them sooner rather than later. would fade away. There is no escape from globalization; the only question is whether The effects of the other crisis, climate change, have arrived sooner than and how we choose to manage it. many anticipated. For years, the tendency has been to put off any con- Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, is the author, certed response to the threat, despite clear and growing evidence that most recently, of The World: A Brief Introduction.

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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. Page 4 July 28, 2021 (1) US Envoy... (6) US Bans ... Afghanistan is represented by five ath- li attacks. Professor Gerald Steinberg, many between 3 and 10. The youngest letes and another three Afghans are the founder of NGO Monitor, called child to suffer sexual abuse among the anti-government elements. the full withdrawal of the US forces- part of the refugee team. (ATN) on HRW to do some “real research,” as cases viewed by the commission was But Afghan troops and pro-govern- August 31- but General McKenzie ac- he shared photos of armed Palestinian just one year old. ment forces were responsible for 25 knowledged that the support to Af- (11) Covid-19 ... “terrorists.” The report emphasized the severe percent, it said. ghan National Defense and Security food. During the conflict, the ICC’s top pros- psychological trauma suffered by UNAMA said about 11 percent of ca- Forces will continue even beyond the MohamamdUsman, one of the inter- ecutor, Fatou Bensouda, warned war- sexually abused children. It urged sualties were caused by “crossfire” deadline. viewed individuals, said: “We were ring parties that she was keeping a the cases against pedophiles to be and the responsible parties could not Afghanistan’s key International Air- not quarantined even for a single day close eye on developments in the West prioritized by prosecutors and rec- be determined. port’s-Hamid Karzai International nor we were offered food, all of this is Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. The ommended that a special position of According to UNAMA, women com- Airport- security is to be handed over rubbish.” court had already opened a war crimes ‘child advocate’ be introduced to deal prised 14 percent of all civilian casu- to Turkish troops to ensure smooth op- Documents show the quarantine list investigation in March concerning with them. alties during this period, with a total eration of the airport. (Khaama Press) included the names of some people possible offenses committed in Pales- Poland is a mainly Catholic country, of 727 women casualties recorded (219 who served at the Khost Civil Hospital (7) MoI Claims ... tine since 2014. (RT) and the church has been plagued by killed and 508 injured), an increase of or in the Coronavirus Hospital. government claimed that the Taliban accusations of sexual abuse against 82 percent compared with the first six Hundreds of thousands of afghanis (14) At First ... militants have started massacres and minors for year. In 2019, public pres- months of last year. were debated from the bank account attackers yelled racial slurs and fought targeted killings after the takeover of sure forced it to release a report say- Meanwhile, Ross Wilson stated that for quarantine facility at the request of him in what resembled hand to hand the Spin Boldak district. ing it had recorded almost 400 cases the UNAMA report is heartbreaking. the Khost Finance and Administration combat as he held them back. Gon- Reports indicated that the Taliban of priests molesting 625 children Department through letter No. 249. ell, an Iraq veteran, detailed surgery “The numbers in the UNAMA report have allegedly killed relatives of for- since 1990. However, the names of The letter was also approved by the on his foot and injuries from which are heartbreaking: 32% of the civilian mer Kandahar Police Chief General the offenders remained undisclosed. then Assistant Governor Abdul Wahid he struggled to recover. Fanone has casualties in the first six months of Abdul Raziq, who was assassinated in A documentary which came out the Patan. described being dragged down the 2021 were children,” he said. 2018. same year claimed that the pedophile The letter reads that the Qabaelo Capitol steps by rioters who shocked The US diplomat called on warring The Taliban, however, rejected the re- School quarantine centre facilitated priests were never punished for their parties that “for the sake of the nation port and had invited the media outlets him with a stun gun and beat him. suspected individuals with corona- sins, but were only transferred to an- and the country’s future, Afghanistan in Spin Boldak to document the facts Hodges was beaten and crushed be- virus symptoms, adding that on the other parish where they could contin- needs a Ceasefire Now.” (ATN) regarding the massacre allegation. tween two doors, and his bloody face basis of Health Department Letter No. ue their criminal behavior. (RT) Although the government had barred and anguished screams were caught (2) Tajikistan Says ... 98 dated October 27, 1,299 parcels of the journalists from visiting the Spin on video. (18) First Person ... not on the bilateral agenda,” Muhrid- food were purchased from City Centre Boldak, three reporters from Nation The panel’s first hearing comes as said Tong “committed terrorist ac- din told a briefing when asked about Hotel. Food for sahri (pre-dawn meal) Vice [Millat Ghag] radio, Bismillah partisan tensions have only worsened tivities causing or intended to cause the United States’ request. during Ramazan cost 120 afs per per- Watandost, Qudratullah Sultani, and since the insurrection, with many Re- grave harm to the society” in pursuit Uzbekistan – which like Tajikistan son while for Iftar cost 230 afs and total Mohibullah Obaidi, and a cameraman publicans playing down, or outright of a political agenda. shares a border with Afghanistan – has food parcel accounted for 350 afs. Food of Xinhua had visited the Taliban con- denying, the violence that occurred His behavior was an act of violence also indicated it is unlikely to comply provided to 1,299 persons accounted trolled area. and denouncing the Democratic-led aimed at coercing the central and with Washington’s request, saying for 454,650 afs and it was requested to Meanwhile, Amnesty International investigation as politically motivated. Hong Kong governments and intimi- there were no legal grounds to house issue orders for the release for funds. has expressed its concerns over the Democrats now want to launch the dating the public, she added. at-risk Afghans in the country. Pajhwok strived to take the view of detention of the reporters in Kanda- probe — and win public support for it Tong’s defense lawyer has said it’s Kazakhstan has so far declined to com- Khost Finance and Administration De- har. — by reminding people how brutal it impossible to prove that the suspect ment on the U.S. request. (ATN) partment Head Hakeemullah Akbar “We are concerned about the deten- was, and how the law enforcement of- and waited for two weeks but he did was inciting secession merely by hav- (3) Taliban Victory ... tion of four journalists in Kandahar ficers who were sworn to protect the not agree to speak on the issue with ing used the slogan. by National Security Directorate since Capitol suffered grave injuries at the The victory of the Afghan Taliban is Pajhwok. The defense also said there is no evi- yesterday. These journalists were re- hands of the rioters. voiced at a time when nearly half of SafiullahAmarkhel, in-charge of the dence that Tong committed the act turning from Spin Boldak district af- “What we really want to try to com- the Afghan districts have fallen to the City Centre Hotel, confirmed they pro- deliberately, that he tried to avoid ter investigating civilian casualties. municate during the hearing is what fighters. vided food and added no contract or crashing into officers and that his ac- We call for their release,” Amnesty it was like to be on the front lines Earlier, US CENTCOM Commander any paper documents were signed be- tions couldn’t be considered terrorism International said in a tweet. for these brave police officers,” said General Frank McKenzie had said that tween them and the Governor House. since there was no serious violence or In the meantime, the Afghanistan House Intelligence Committee Chair- the Taliban are pretending their vic- A committee tasked to monitor coro- harm to society. journalist safety committee (AJSC) man Adam Schiff, another member of tory is inevitable which he believes is navirus fund spending acknowledged The verdict was immediately con- has also called on the government to the panel. “How vastly outnumbered not the case indeed. food had been purchased from City demned by Amnesty International, provide thorough information about they were, how well militarized the The Pakistani Taliban’s leader though Centre Hotel for the quarantine facil- which called it “the beginning of the arrest, emphasizing that any me- members of the crowd were.” claims their core objectives to be ity without any due process. the end for freedom of expression in dia violation needs to be handled in fighting Pakistani Security Forces and Habibullah Khan Tanaiwal, the Pro- The hope, Schiff said, is to “inform Hong Kong.” accordance with the Afghan laws. gaining control over the Pakistani vincial Council deputy head, and head the public of what really happened “People should be free to use politi- “No extra judiciary detention is ac- tribal regions, they have too conduct- of the monitoring committee, said cor- that day, particularly in light of the cal slogans during protests, and Tong ceptable,” AJSC said. (ATN) ed heinous attacks in Afghanistan ruption occurred in some part of the efforts to whitewash that part of our Ying-kit should not be punished for close to the border with Pakistan. (8) Sharp Rise ... coronavirus fund spending. history now.” exercising his right to free speech,” Their bloodiest attack in Afghanistan The chairman of the committee, Mis- and said they are facing serious chal- He said the procurement committee said Asia-Pacific Regional Director, was that on a base in 2009 in which sissippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, says lenges. did not provide them with some docu- Yamini Mishra. seven CIA officers and contractors the hearing will “set the tone” of the Safar Jafari, one displaced person, ments that proved corruption. He ac- “It is particularly clear that he should were killed in Khost province border- probe, which will examine not only said two of his family members were knowledged that food parcels from never have been charged with a ‘na- ing Pakistan. Trump’s role in the insurrection but killed for no reason during attacks in City Centre Hotel were brought for the tional security’ offense carrying a As per political analysts, the Afghan the right-wing groups involved in Ghazni. quarantine facility but were not served possible life sentence.” Taliban’s so-called victory in Afghan- coordination before the attack, white “My brother and his son were mar- to patients (Pajhwok) Beijing has dismissed criticisms, say- istan will harm Pakistan as the latter supremacists among them. tyred in attacks on our districts. The ing it is merely restoring order to the will face an influx of Afghan refugees (12) Russian PM ... It will also look at the security fail- people (IDPs) are poor people, and city. (Euro News) in case civil war erupts. (Khaama that Mishustin has every right to visit ures that allowed hundreds of people don’t have anywhere to live now,” Press) Russian territories, while at the same to breach the Capitol and send law- (19) Children ... said Jafari. time Russia has the strong political makers running for their lives. Some a reported increase in waterborne dis- (4) Ordinary Afghans ... “We left our home due to the war; my will to develop relations with Japan. eases and challenges in preventing father was killed in the war. Why are of those who broke in were calling for arrested. The ministry blamed the (Xinhua) the spread of COVID-19. we being killed for no reason? Why the deaths of House Speaker Nancy Taliban for the incident, but the group While thousands of people have is government not providing secu- (13) Apparent War ... Pelosi and then-Vice President Mike has denied involvement. Pence, who was hiding just feet away moved back to the city, three-quarters rity for us,” said Zainab, a displaced -story buildings and killing 44 civil- At a bakery in the same area, Mahbu- from the mob. (AP) of Raqqa’s population rely on aid in woman. ians. HRW said Israel has provided no bullah, a baker, said he has bitter ex- order to buy food and other basic Her sentiments of government not evidence to support its claim that there (15) Egyptian ... periences from the war, but he hopes goods and services. providing the people with security were tunnels and an underground that Afghanistan will achieve peace. concrete measures to boost joint coor- Aida*, a widow and mother of four, have been repeated by other IDPs. command center in the area. “Peace is good if it comes. It will be in dination and cooperation between the lives with her children in a severely “We have two martyred people from Gerry Simpson, associate director at our favor. For our next generation and three countries, especially in energy damaged house that does not have our family. Taliban and government HRW, shared several of the group’s next generations,” Mahbubullah said. projects, electrical connection, and in- running water or electricity. kill us. Why are we dealing with findings on Twitter, claiming that Is- “Their aim is destruction, killing, in- dustrial complexes. (Xinhua) The 27-year-old, who fled Aleppo this?,” asked Nawroz Rahimi, another rael’s partners, including the US, had security and to create fear among the nine years ago, is afraid to let her chil- IDP. supplied the Israel Defense Forces (16) Victoria ... people, nothing else,” said Haji Farid, dren play outside. “Why are people being killed and dis- (IDF) with weapons that were used in people will not be allowed to visit oth- a Kabul resident. “I get scared when my children go placed? We urge government to pro- two attacks which were investigated. er households for at least two weeks. The Afghan government has not yet outside because they might get hurt, vide security for us,” said Qasim Ah- HRW said that Israeli authorities have The neighboring state of South Aus- completed its assessment of the in- so I do not let them go out,” she told madi, another IDP. (ATN) demonstrated a “consistent unwilling- tralia also announced that it will end cident in which three rockets landed Save the Children. ness” to investigate reports of alleged its week-long lockdown from mid- near the Presidential Palace when the (9) $33M Lost ... “There is a destroyed building here war crimes as well as Palestinian at- night after no new local coronavirus Eid prayers were underway. We will face a worrisome situation if and I’m afraid there will be some- tacks towards Israel. According to cases were identified. “Terrorist attacks are complicated in this is not prevented through neces- thing [like a landmine] underneath. Simpson, this reinforces the need for Despite five weeks of lockdown, Aus- the world and as it gets complicated, sary mechanisms,” said Shafiqullah You never know. I keep them away an international probe led by the Inter- tralia’s most populous state, New their prevention becomes difficult, Ataee, acting CEO of the Chamber of from it.” national Criminal Court (ICC). South Wales, has reported a record but what is evident is that terrorists Trade and Investment. HRW also noted Palestinian offens- According to Save the Children, the do not even have respect for prayers,” Some investors in Kunduz said the number of 172 infections – the highest es, saying their 4,360 unguided mis- conflict and its aftermath decimated the ANDSF spokesman Gen. Ajmal imports through Shir Khan Port, a key figure this year. The premier of New sile launches towards Israeli popula- Raqqa’s education sector, with 80 per- Shinwari said. trade gateway to Tajikistan, are signif- South Wales, Gladys Berejiklian, will tion centers violated the “prohibition cent of the city’s schools damaged. “The Taliban should respect the citi- icantly low. announce on Wednesday whether the against deliberate or indiscriminate at- Khush said that while a decade of war zens’ basic rights, recognize them as it “Those who imported (goods) through state’s lockdown will be prolonged. tacks against civilians.” Simpson said has caused a mental health crisis for is the demand of all rights watchdogs Shir Khan Port are not here right now. Thousands of people took to Sydney’s that they would separately report on children and their families, children and the people,” said Zabihullah Far- Most of them are in Kabul,” said Mo- streets on Saturday to protest the ex- attacks by Palestinian armed groups in Raqqa cannot enjoy basic activities hang, a media official of the Afghani- hammad Nasim Rasuli, an investor in tension of lockdown measures until which killed 12 in Israel. or access services such as playing or stan Independent Human Rights Kunduz. July 30 in New South Wales. Similar The IDF insisted throughout the con- getting an education to “find enjoy- Commission. (TOLO NEWS) Investors suggested that the govern- anti-lockdown demonstrations erupt- flict that it was only targeting locations ment in life and prepare for the fu- ment should take control of income- ed across major cities Melbourne and (5) Over 30,000 ... used by Palestinian militant groups ture”. generating border towns to prevent Brisbane. such as Hamas. Israel’s forces also “Children are at risk of injury and Hassan Mohsen, Nangarhar’s director further harm to importers. Australia had managed to weather published the coordinates of upcom- death even from doing nothing but of trade and industry, says the invest- This comes as there is a 50 percent in- earlier waves of the pandemic better sitting home in the rubble,” she said. ment in the factories, located in the crease in commodities prices, and fuel ing strikes to allow civilians the time than other countries through imple- Khush called for “substantive human- Sheikh Masri industrial town and the prices in local markets are increasing to remove themselves from danger. menting strict lockdown measures. itarian responses” from the interna- 7th police district of Jalalabad, will every day. (TOLO NEWS) The IDF also ran a controversial social Since the beginning of the pandemic, tional community, particularly from reach $30 million. media campaign during the war, high- Australia has recorded over 33,000 (10) Afghan Taekwondo ... the anti-ISIL coalition members. The head of trade and industry of Nan- lighting Hamas’ repeated attempts to cases and over 900 deaths. (RT) target Israeli civilians and generally “They bear responsibility to subse- garhar province added that these fac- afternoon with a ceremony reflect- (17) Every Fourth ... tories process more than 30,000 tons of ing a Games like no other, walking a showing Gaza’s leadership in a bad quently address the consequences of marble in a year. fine line between celebrating the feats light. One such Twitter post showed But not only priests and strangers their military action,” she said. Meanwhile, factory owners in Nangar- of the world’s best athletes while ac- Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas chief, pos- were accused of molesting children, “It is vital that they and all humani- har province have complained about knowledging the global hardship ing with a child armed with what ap- with some offences attributed to fam- tarian donors step up to ensure that electricity shortages, saying that if the caused by the coronavirus pandemic. peared to be an AKS-74U assault rifle. ily members, including parents, in basic services are restored and oppor- power problems of their factories are The Games run until August 8. While Simpson’s tweets and the HRW 35% of the cases, the report read. The tunities are provided, to give children fundamentally addressed, their pro- About 11,000 athletes from 204 nation- report have been well shared on Twit- majority were men (94%), it added. the chance of a brighter future after duction will increase to European and al Olympic committees are expected, ter, some were not pleased to see the Most of the victims were aged be- all they have endured over the course Asian countries. (WADSAM) including a team of refugee athletes. organization reporting solely on Israe- tween 11 and 15, but there were also of Syria’s conflict.” (Aljazeera) Page 5 July 28, 2021 International Page

Russian PM Visits Disputed Island Amid Victoria and South Australia Japan’s Opposition Set to End Covid MOSCOW- Russian Prime Minister tors.” Lockdowns, While Sydney Mikhail Mishustin visited the disput- The four islands used to belong to Ja- Cases Continue to Climb ed island of Iturup, known as Etorofu pan, which were seized by the Soviet The states of Victoria “their part to keep our in Japanese, on Monday, triggering a Union after World War II and were and South Australia community safe from new round of criticism and protests incorporated into Russia following the have decided to relax coronavirus” during between Moscow and Tokyo. collapse of the Soviet Union. Tokyo their Covid measures the almost two-week Mishustin inspected a hospital and maintains that Moscow illegally occu- after implementing lockdown. talked with representatives from a fish pied the islands. strict snap-lockdowns. The decision to unlock processing plant on Iturup, one of the The Japanese Foreign Ministry said in Meanwhile, coronavi- follows a significant four Pacific islands claimed by both a statement on Monday that Mishus- rus cases in New South drop in coronavirus countries, called the Southern Kurils tin’s visit to Iturup island was “ex- Wales show no sign of cases, with only 10 new in Russia and the Northern Territories tremely regrettable” and urged the abating despite weeks infections recorded on in Japan. Russian side to “take constructive of restrictions. July 26. As part of the Mishustin said that he had discussed measures” to advance Japan-Russia The premier for Victo- easing of the Covid with President Vladimir Putin pos- relations. ria, Daniel Andrews, curbs, non-essential sible measures that can be taken on The Japanese Foreign Ministry sum- announced plans to lift businesses, such as these islands, which are now under moned Russian Ambassador Mikhail the state’s lockdown restaurants, cafes, and Russia’s control, to boost investment Galuzin and issued a strong protest. on Tuesday, which beauty salons, will be and economic activities. In response, the Russian Foreign Min- comes into effect from allowed to reopen for He said that Russian authorities are istry summoned Japanese Ambassa- midnight onwards. In customer service. Resi- considering to set up a free trade zone dor Toyohisa Kozuki to lodge a strong a statement, Andrews dents of Victoria are no on the contested islands to create op- protest. noted that the decision longer under the stay- portunities for imports, which would Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov to lift several meas- at-home mandate that be “a good decision for many inves- said ...(More on P4)...(12) ures was thanks to the came into force on July health workers and 15. However, ...(More Koreas Agree to Restore Communication Apparent War Crimes citizens who played on P4)...(16) Channels, Improve Ties Committed During 11-Day Every Fourth Pedophilia Israel-Gaza Conflict, Human Suspect in Poland Is a Priest, Rights Watch Says, Urging State Commission Reveals International Probe Nearly 30% of all sex- unwillingness to coop- Human Rights Watch, ditement of Israeli con- ual offences against erate with the govern- an international NGO, duct during the conflict. minors in Poland are ment on the controver- has called on the Inter- The organization said linked to representa- sial issue. national Criminal Court that a more in-depth as- tives of the clergy, the “In countries like Aus- to launch an inquiry into sessment of Palestinian State Commission on tralia and the US, the apparent war crimes attacks is still to come. Pedophilia revealed in church leaders have committed by Israeli The group said it had in- its first report. long understood that and Palestinian armed vestigated numerous at- The commission, which tackling pedophilia forces during the 11-day tacks during the conflict, was established by the and working together war in May. primarily focusing on government in 2019, with the authorities in On Tuesday, Human the ones in which most shared the results of its this area is a matter of Rights Watch (HRW) civilian causalities were work on Monday in a elementary credibility said that forces from reported. 250-page paper. of their institutions,” Israel and Palestine car- HRW said it had ob- The experts examined but this wasn’t the case ried out attacks during served three Israeli air- 349 pedophilia cases in Poland, the paper the May 2021 conflict strikes in which 62 ci- during this period, stated. that violated the laws vilians were killed but with priests being sus- The materials con- of war and “apparently there was “no evidence pects in around 100 of tained in the report amount to war crimes.” of military targets in the them. More than 50 of were “frightening,” but In their report, which vicinity.” these cases have been they only proved that brings together data In one of the incidents forwarded to the Pros- the fight against these from 30 interviews with South Korea says the leaders of in and North Korean leader Kim channel on Tuesday morning. probed by the NGO, a ecutor’s Office, the re- “heinous crimes” must eyewitnesses of Israeli North and South Korea have Jong Un reached such an agree- The development comes amid four-minute Israeli air- port said. continue, Blazej Kmie- attacks, video footage, agreed to restore suspended com- ment during several rounds of more than two years of a stale- strike struck al-Wahda The commission also ciak, the commission’s satellite imagery and munication channels and im- exchanges of letters since April. mate in U.S.-led diplomacy aimed Street in Gaza City, re- criticized the Polish chairman, said. ...(More their observations from prove ties.The presidential office The Blue House says the two Ko- at stripping North Korea of its nu- sulting in the destruc- Catholic Church for its on P4)...(17) site visits in Gaza, HRW in Seoul said President Moon Jae- reas tested their communication clear weapons. (Fox News) tion of three multi delivered a damning in- ...(More on P4)...(13) First Person Charged Under At First Jan. 6 Hearing, US to Blame for Molotov Attack on Cuba Hong Kong National Security Police to Detail Embassy in Paris, FM Says Law Convicted of Terrorism Violence, Injuries The first person to lawyers are expected to A top Cuban official took to Twit- be tried under Hong argue for a lighter pun- WASHINGTON - them, broke through ter late Monday to report a Molo- Kong’s controversial ishment at his sentenc- Democrats are launch- windows and doors tov cocktail attack on Havana’s national security law ing hearing Thursday. ing their investigation and interrupted the cer- embassy in Paris and place the has been found guilty Rights groups have into the Jan. 6 Capitol tification of Democrat blame squarely on the U.S. gov- of secession and terror- condemned his convic- insurrection Tuesday Joe Biden’s presidential ernment over its rhetoric after the ism. tion and are bracing with a focus on the law win. country’s historic protests. Tong Ying-Kit was for further such trials, enforcement officers “We’re going to tell Three Molotov cocktails were charged after driving which who were attacked and this story from the be- thrown and the building and two his motorcycle into a More than 100 people beaten as the rioters ginning,” said Mary- made contact, which caused a group of police offic- have been arrested un- broke into the build- land Rep. Jamie Raskin, brief fire that was extinguished ers last year, carrying a der the legislation, part ing — an effort to put a a Democrat who sits on by diplomats, Cuba said. French flag bearing the banned of Beijing’s increasing human face on the vio- the new House panel police and firefighters responded protest slogan “Liber- crackdown on dissent lence of the day. that is investigating the to the scene.Bruno Rodriguez, ate Hong Kong, revolu- in Hong Kong follow- The police officers who attack. “The moral cent- the foreign minister, blamed the tion of our times.” ing months of anti- are scheduled to testify er of gravity is these attack on the U.S. government Tong, a 24-year-old res- government protests in endured some of the officers who put their and its “continuous campaigns taurant worker, plead- 2019. worst of the brutality. lives on the line for us.” against our country that encour- ed not guilty to the All the major pro-de- They were punched, Testifying will be Capi- ages these behaviors and for calls charges, arguing the mocracy figures have trampled, crushed and tol Police officers Harry to violence, with impunity, from slogan itself does not either been jailed, sprayed with chemi- Dunn and Aquilino Go- its territory.”The Cuban govern- call for secession. sought asylum abroad, cal irritants. They were nell and Metropolitan ment has placed blame on the On Tuesday, he was or been intimidated called racial slurs and Police officers Michael U.S. since protests broke out Cuba’s Foreign Ministry posted hatred against our country.” found guilty of the into silence. threatened with their Fanone and Daniel earlier in the month. At first, Ha- apparent photos from the scene The Cuban embassy and U.S. charges and now faces Reading the verdict, own weapons as the Hodges. vana blamed Washington for or- and wrote that it denounced the State Department did not im- a maximum sentence of Justice Esther Toh mob of then-President In previous interviews, chestrating the protests and then “terrorist attack” and “those di- mediately respond to after-hours life imprisonment. His ...(More on P4)...(18) Donald Trump’s sup- Dunn has said that criticized the embargo that they rectly responsible for these acts emails from Fox News. (Fox porters overwhelmed ...(More on P4)...(14) say suffocates its economy. are those who incite violence and News) Children in Raqqa Still *** Living in Ruins Over 2,100 Illegal Migrants Egyptian President, Jordanian FM Discuss Four Years after Battle Rescued Off Regional Issues, Cooperation Four years after the immense damage to Libyan Coast in Past Week battle for the northern the infrastructure and East and coordination efforts be- Syrian city of Raqqa, buildings, many of TRIPOLI- The Interna- the Central Mediterra- tween Egypt and Jordan in this children and families which remain in ruins, tional Organization for nean route, according regard, according to the state- are still living in dam- according to the report Migration (IOM) said to the IOM. ment. aged homes with se- published on Tuesday. Monday that more than Libya has been suffer- The two sides stressed the need verely limited access to “Children and their 2,100 illegal migrants ing insecurity and cha- to intensify efforts at the inter- clean water, electricity, families in Raqqa live were rescued off the os since the fall of the national level with the aim of re- and education, a report every day in a ruined Libyan coast and re- late leader Muammar suming negotiations to settle the by Save the Children city, with limited op- turned to Libya in the Gaddafi in 2011, which Palestinian crisis in accordance has found. tions, amid drought, past week. makes the North Afri- with international legitimacy res- Raqqa, once the self- pandemic and a Syria- “In the period of 18- can country a preferred olutions. Meanwhile, the meet- styled “capital” of the wide economic crisis,” 24 July, 2,185 migrants point of departure for ing reviewed the overall bilateral ISIL (ISIS) group in Sonia Khush, the Syria were rescued/inter- illegal migrants who ties, with emphasis on the impor- Syria, was subjected Response Director for cepted at sea and re- want to cross the Medi- tance of strengthening economic in 2017 to a heavy air Save the Children, said. turned to Libya,” the terranean Sea to Euro- relations and increasing trade ex- and ground offensive Reports estimate that at IOM said. pean shores. change. They praised the tripar- by the US-led coalition least 36 percent of the So far in 2021, a total of Rescued migrants end CAIRO- Egyptian President in Cairo, Sisi and Safadi talked tite cooperation between Egypt, to defeat the group and city’s buildings remain 18,282 illegal migrants, up inside overcrowded Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jorda- about the latest developments Jordan and Iraq, emphasizing the gain control of the city. destroyed. A drought including women and reception centers across nian Minister of Foreign Affairs in Lebanon, Syria and Libya, the need to build on the outcomes of At the peak of the in northeast Syria has children, have been res- Libya, despite repeated Ayman al-Safadi discussed on Egyptian Presidency said in a the summit in Baghdad in June. bombing campaign, also caused a pub- cued, while hundreds international calls to Monday regional issues and statement. They also discussed Sisi and Safadi also vowed to the city faced 150 air lic health crisis, with others went missing on close them. (Xinhua) cooperation. During a meeting the peace process in the Middle take ...(More on P4)...(15) raids a day, causing ...(More on P4)...(19) www.outlookafghanistan.net www.thedailyafghanistan.net @The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan @The.Daily.Afghanistan [email protected] [email protected] 0093 799-005019/ 777-005019 0093 799-005019/ 777-005019 In front of Habibia High School, In front of Habibia High School, District 6, Kabul, Afghanistan District 6, Kabul, Afghanistan

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US Bans Low Altitude Flights MoI Claims Over Afghanistan Due to Surge Kandahari in Militant Activities Journalists der and the latter can still fly as regular. Propagandize As per the new order, US airlines cannot fly below 8,000km in the in Favor of Kabul Flight Information Re- gion unless the operations are in Taliban and out of Hamid Karzai Inter- national Airport in the Afghan capital, Kabul. The move by Afghanistan’s biggest ally –the US- is unprec- edented in the past twenty years. The US regulatory orders the KABUL - The United States Fed- limitations two days after US eral Aviation Administration CENTCOM commander General Ordinary Afghans Still Hopeful (FAA) restricted low-altitude McKenzie announced US mili- KANDAHAR - The Afghan flights over Afghanistan citing tary preparation for intensify- Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the recent rise in militant activi- ing airstrikes to support ANDSF Tuesday that security forces for Future Despite Violence ties. fighting the Taliban. have arrested four journalists The emergency order by FAA The new intensified aerial in southern Kandahar province. KABUL - Almost a week after 20. These residents said the at- to build my country,” said Sad- effective Sunday has excluded strikes will probably be The reporters of Kandahar’s lo- a rocket attack on the Presiden- tempts to impose violence and af, a student. US military aircraft from the or- conducted until ... cal radio station, Nation Vice tial Palace during Eid prayers, destruction by terrorist groups “Our students are thinking More on Num(Page (6) 4) [Millat Ghag], were arrested ordinary Afghans criticized on them will not affect their will about building this country, but after they visited the Taliban- those commit such acts and said and hope for a brighter future the Taliban always thinks about captured Spin Boldak on Mon- despite the ongoing violence for Afghanistan. violence and the destruction of 544 New Cases, 62 Deaths day for covering news from the they still remain hopeful about Some of those interviewed were Afghanistan,” said Maryam, a area. a brighter future and they will students from a school that is lo- schoolteacher. Reported in Afghanistan Mirwais Stanekzai, a spokes- slight increase in the number of make efforts for it. cated near the area from where The rocket attack sparked a man for the MoI, says that the deaths as well as recoveries from TOLOnews reporter Khaled the rockets were fired. widespread reaction within the journalists were propagandiz- COVID-19, but the number of Nikzad interviewed residents “We were disappointed. I want- country and abroad. The Minis- ing in favor of the Taliban. new cases has remained low over of Parwan-e-Se area in the north ed to go to school but my moth- try of Interior Affairs said last Stanekzai, however, stated that the last five days. of Kabul from where at least er asked me not to go because week that the main perpe- the Afghan government is com- three rockets were fired toward another incident might happen. trator behind the inci- Data by the ministry shows that the total number of cases is mitted to freedom of expres- the Presidential Palace on July I told her that I will go to school dent had been ... sion. More on Num(Page (4) 4) 145,552 and total deaths stand at 6,577. He noted that the Afghan con- This comes as private higher edu- stitution has also set limitations cation institutes and schools were and that anyone who propa- Over 30,000 Tons of Marble Processed reopened after two months this gandizing “in favor of the en- week. But public universities will emy and terrorists and against Annually in Nangarhar Factories KABUL - The Ministry of Public reopen gradually in two weeks so the national interest of Afghani- stan” is breaching the law. KABUL - Officials at the Nan- According to the department, Health on Tuesday reported 544 that all students get vaccinated garhar Department of Industry the marble is processed by new positive cases of COVID-19 before they start their classes. According to Stanekzai, the and Commerce say that the 16 different factories in Nan- out of 2,589 samples tested in the The total confirmed cases of case of the journalists is well province’s factories process garhar province and exported last 24 hours. COVID-19 in the world stands at documented and the security more than 30,000 tons of mar- to Italy, Uzbekistan, Tajik- The ministry also reported 62 194,785,032 and total deaths are agencies will conduct further ble a year, and that Nangarhar istan and Pakistan, as well deaths and 1,173 recoveries from at 4,168,797, according to Johns investigations under the marble has entered internation- as to other provinces. COVID-19 in the same period. Hopkins University. (TOLO law. al markets. Mohammad ... The figures show that there is a NEWS) Meanwhile, the ... More on Num(Page (5) 4) More on Num(Page (7) 4)