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KABUL - The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported 232 new positive cases of COVID-19 out of 1,350 samples tested in the KABUL, Afghanistan – Chairman last 24 hours. of the High Council for National The Public Health Ministry also Reconciliation (HCNR) Abdullah reported 27 deaths and 202 recov- Abdullah on Sunday hosted the eries from COVID-19 in the same newly appointed Swedish Ambas- period. sador to Afghanistan Torkel Stiern- The new cases were reported in Ka- löf at Sapedar Palace, discussing Taliban Expect Release of Their bul (48), Herat (22), Kandahar (15), joint cooperation for betterment of Balkh (25), Nangarhar (10), Takhar the country. (9), Paktia (21), Baghlan (12), Kun- During the meeting, Abdullah Prisoners by Mid-December: Wilson duz (7), Parwan (15), Nimruz (3), congratulated Ambassador Stiern- KABUL - US Chargé d’Affaires Ross Wilson parts of the US-Taliban agreement are inter- ghan Republic and Taliban teams held their Daikundi (2), Logar (4), Wardak löf on his appointment as the new in a chat with reporters on Sunday said that locked with one another, intersect with one second meeting about the agenda of the ne- (6), Laghman (8), Zabul (6), Faryab Swedish Ambassador to Afghani- the Taliban is expecting the release of thou- another and that you can’t just take out one gotiations in Doha following their first meet- (3), Uruzgan (2) and Sar-e-Pul (14) stan and wished him all the best sands of their prisoners under their agree- and say this one has to be adhered to with- ing on Saturday. provinces. in the mission, said the Palace in a ment with the United States by mid-Decem- out other aspects being adhered to.” The meeting comes after the two sides The deaths were reported in Herat statement. ber. Wilson said that the US’s “strong interest is agreed on procedural rules for the negotia- (8), Kabul (4), Kandahar (3), Balkh Thanking Sweden for its continued “The specific provision relating to another in the united consensus among leaders of tions, a development that broke the dead- (2), Takhar (2), Paktia (1), Kunduz support to Afghanistan, Abdullah 7,000 Taliban prisoners is contained in the the Islamic Republic that can help to make lock and created hope for the peace process (3), Kapisa (2) and Zabul (2) prov- “asserted Sweden is a long-term US-Taliban agreement,” Wilson said. tough decisions as these negotiations go for- that is seen as the only way forward to end inces, according to data provided ally and friend of Afghanistan.” “If you do the math, the Taliban expect un- ward, give clear direction to the negotiating the decades of conflicts in Afghanistan. by the Ministry of Public Health. Meanwhile, Ambassador Stiernlöf der the terms of that agreement that there team in Doha and do it in a way that reflects So far, the details of the meetings have not The data by the ministry shows praised the warm welcome and as- would be progress on releasing those pris- the national interests as opposed to a narrow been made public by the two sides, but both that the cumulative number of to- sured of his country’s “continued oners by roughly mid-December. I have for- political interest, or a narrow ethnic interest sides have expressed optimism about mov- tal cases is now 48,133, the number and long-term support for Afghan- gotten the exact date. I think it’s our view,” or some other narrow set of concerns.” ing forward to finalize the agenda of the of total reported deaths is 1,902, istan and the peace process.” he said. Wilson said that “all of the various This comes as peace negotiators from the Af- talks. (TOLO NEWS) and the total number of recoveries “They ...( More on P4)...(1) is 37,984. ...( More on P4)...(2) EU, NATO UN Calls for Improved Access to Justice for Condemns Targeted Women, Girls Violence Against Women and Girls,” mon,” said Deborah Lyons, the UN Attacks on Media, examines the response of the justice Secretary-General’s Special Repre- system and the redress provided to sentative for Afghanistan. Civil Leaders survivors in reported cases of vio- One in every five women in cases lence against women and girls in the documented by UNAMA decided period between September 2018 and not to pursue their case through February 2020. justice channels by either not filing The report acknowledges that the re- a complaint or later withdrawing it, sponse by the justice system to vio- the report finds. The failure by State lence against women and girls con- authorities to pursue crimes in such tinues to improve, but that progress cases is particularly disturbing in has been limited, with the study cases of child marriage, as victims finding that only half of the reported are unlikely to be able to indepen- crimes reached a primary court, with dently seek recourse from the sys- perpetrators convicted in around 40 tem. KABUL - A new report by the Unit- lence remaining tenuous. percent of all documented cases. The report underscores how many ed Nations finds that Afghan wom- The report by UN Assistance Mis- “The stark reality is that too many women resort to self-immolation or en and girls are being failed by the sion in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and women and girls still fail to see jus- suicide due to violence, suggesting country’s justice system, with their the UN Human Rights Office titled, tice for the violence they experience, they feel that the justice system does KABUL - The EU delegation, NATO and diplo- access to justice for crimes of vio- “In Search of Justice for Crimes of and impunity remains far too com- not ...( More on P4)...(4) matic missions based in Kabul in a joint state- ment released on Monday “strongly condemn” the recent targeted attacks on representatives of the media and religious leaders. Government Presents 17 Projects Worth 318m Afs The joint statement of the EU delegation, and diplomatic missions including the Czech Repub- 452 Billion Afghanis Completed in Logar lic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, PUL-I-ALAM - Seventeen different the Netherlands and Sweden, Australia, Cana- 2021 Budget to Parliament agricultural projects worth 318 million da, the NATO Mission to Afghanistan, Norway, KABUL - Afghan government pre- afghanis have been completed in the the UK and the US mission based in Kabul con- sented a 452 billion afghanis ($5.8 capital and districts of central Logar demned the “unlawful attacks on representatives billion) for 2021 to lawmakers on province, the governor said on Mon- of the media, religious leaders and groups, hu- Monday. day. man rights defenders, students, civil society and The proposal includes 295 billion Governor Ajmal Shapoor told a gath- civilians at large.” afghanis for ordinary expenses and ering here that the medium and large The joint statement noted that the “Taliban and 156 billion afghanis for development scale projects in the fields of agricul- various terrorist organizations are responsible purpose. ture, irrigation, livestock, dairy, horti- for the significant majority of civilian casualties Deputy Finance Minister Habib culture and others were implemented in Afghanistan.” Zadran said that the budget propos- with financial support from the Minis- “We consider these not only as savage attacks al has been prepared based on the try of Agriculture, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the European against Afghan blood, but as an attack on the ground realities, available resources and government priorities. “The budget should take into ac- Union. lions of afghanis. very peace process in Afghanistan. Recognizing According to the ministry, revenues count balanced distribution of devel- He said the projects consumed 318 He said his administration’s aim was the bravery of Afghanistan’s people, we are con- will reach 216 billion afghanis next opment projects across the country,” million afghanis and took one year to to ensure that all projects were carried fident that these attacks will fail in their intent to year, which will fund 48 percent of a lawmaker said. complete. out in required quality and in all areas silence the diversity of opinions,” it said. the budget. The budget proposal is presented Shapoor said the government was as per the needs of people. “It has never mattered more for the people of The government plans to increase to parliament for approval less than committed to the welfare of people “These projects are a step forward to- Afghanistan to feel able to express themselves revenues through investment and two weeks before the end of current and was developing the agriculture wards modernization of agriculture freely and provide ...( More on P4)...(3) strengthening the private sector. fiscal year. (1TV NEWS) sector alone a cost of hundreds of mil- and the ...( More on P4)...(5) 2 December 08, 2020 Main Page Taliban Battered in 2nd Car Bomb Targets Uruzgan, Helmand Provinces Security Forces in Kandahar URUZGAN, Afghanistan – At least five Taliban killed and further four wounded during clashes with Afghan National Army (ANA) and Afghan Air Forces (AAF) in central province of Uruzgan, said the Ministry of Defense in a statement Monday morning. According to the statement, the Taliban initially carried attacked against the security post, where they suffered heavy retaliation in Gizab district of the province. “5 Taliban were killed and 4 oth- KANDAHAR CITY - A car bomb But a security source in the dis- ers were wounded in Gizab dis- attack targeted security forces trict said one commando officer trict of Urzgan province, yester- engaged in an ongoing opera- was killed in the blast. day,” said MoD in a tweet. tion the Zheri district of southern Fighting has been underway in “They were preparing to attack Kandahar province on Monday, Zheri district over the past one #ANDSF positions when they Additionally, 1 tunnel and 2 of their strongholds were destroyed as a result,” the tweet added. (Khaama but caused no casualties. month and security forces have were targeted by ANA and AAF. Press) The explosives-laden Humvee been conducting a military op- vehicle was exploded against se- eration there. curity personnel who were busy It was the second such attack MPs Want Taliban Prisoners’ conducting an operation in Pash- in Kandahar province within mol locality, said police spokes- hours. Earlier, a car-bombing Release Tied to Truce person Nasir Jamal. struck district police headquar- KABUL - Wolesi Jirga members has fulfilled its obligation to the He said the vehicle was explod- ters in Daman district, injuring on Monday expressed their con- agreement by releasing 5000 Tal- ed before it could reach its target 33 security personnel including cern about the acting US ambas- iban prisoners and now it was which was security forces and the district police chief. (Pajh- sador’s remarks about the possi- time for the Taliban to declare a thus caused no casualties. wok) ble release of 7000 more Taliban comprehensive ceasefire. detainees, saying their release Wolesi Jirga member Abdul Za- should be linked to ceasefire and herSalangi from central Parwan MoE Defends Plan to progress in peace talks. province told today’s session of In a virtual conference with the the lower house that there were Move Primary School press, the ambassador stated that internal and external entities that based on the US-Taliban peace advocated the Taliban and asked Classes to Mosques agreement, these prisoners must the president and the Wolesi her close aides know about the be released until mid December Jirga that no Taliban prisoner Taliban inmates should be based National Reconciliation (HCNR) details of the plan. this year and the agreement be- should be released until the re- upon the agreement over a com- and the beginning of their work. “Do they want to close schools tween the two sides is based on bels declared ceasefire. prehensive ceasefire. He said decisions regarding the and distance us from knowledge mutual interest and consensus. Lawmaker Ali Akbar Jamshidi Wolesi Jirga speaker Mir Rah- peace process should not be based and culture? Do they want to The Presidential Palace today from central Daikundi province manRahmani hailed the maiden on individual interests but they take schools from us? Mosques said the Afghan government also said that releasing more meeting of the High Council for should ...( More on P4)...(11) were ours and will remain ours,” said Abdul Rauf, a resident of Kabul. Officials Defuse Herat Police Seizes “This has no resemblance to the 4 IEDs Across Afghanistan Heroin Lab, Nabs 3 people of Afghanistan and to the the Ministry of Interior Affairs in ern province of Herat, said the international community,” said a statement Monday. Ministry of Interior Affairs in a KABUL - Following criticism of Abdul Basit, a student. According to the statement, se- statement Monday. the new plan by the Ministry of Over the last week, the acting curity forces carried operations According to the statement, offi- Education (MoE) to move first to minister of education has gone in capital city Kabul, including cials have arrested at least three third-grade classes from schools to the parliament two times, but Sar-e-Pul and Faryab provinces, suspects in connection to the sei- to mosques, the ministry said on she has not mentioned her plan where they discovered the ex- zure. Monday that this will only be in her speeches to the lawmakers plosive. “CNPA seized a heroin lab dur- implemented in areas with no and senators. “The engineering teams of ANP ing a search operation in Injil schools. Hamidi had not received enough following point-to-point search district of Herat. Three suspect- A statement of the ministry was votes from the parliament to operations, managed to discover ed drug trafficker arrested in edited on Monday hours after it confirm her position as a full- & defuse four IEDs in Kabul, Sar- connection to this seizure,” said was posted and was met by mas- fledged minister. While promis- KABUL - A special unit of the e-Pul & Faryab provinces,” said HERAT - Herat Police Seizes the MoIA in a tweet. sive criticism from activists who ing to increase the Islamic activ- Afghan National Police (ANP) the MoIA in a tweet. Heroin Lab, Nabs 3 Meanwhile, the security police called the plan a step back in the ity within the curriculum, she defused at least four Improvised Officials did not provide further KABUL, Afghanistan – Counter nabbed further two suspects country’s education system. said the following about the in- Explosive Devices (IEDs) after a details, but said “the terrorists Narcotic Police of Afghanistan over “drug trafficking charges An adviser at the ministry said troduction of technology: “point-to-point” search in sever- had planted the bombs to target (CNPA) seized a heroin lab dur- in Salang district of Parwan.” that only the acting minister of “It is important that teachers al provinces of Afghanistan, said the ...( More on P4)...(12) ing an operation carried in west- (Khaama Press) education Rangina Hamidi and should ...( More on P4)...(13) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Dec 8, 2020 - You might wake up feeling Dec 8, 2020 - If you’ve been thinking a little under the weather, perhaps too Dec 8, 2020 - There is more than meets the Dec 8, 2020 - Anger and resentment about executing legal papers of any tired to go anywhere, and you’ll want to eye to a money situation today, Cancer. caused by past hurts could come up kind, Capricorn, this isn’t the day to stay in. Perhaps this is the best course of There could be errors in your financial re- today, at times tempting you to burst do it. Any contract entered into today action for today. You may be tired and a cords, or someone may not be telling the into tears. Don’t fight it. Just find some- is likely to have confusing clauses and obscure lan- bit stressed out, Aries, and more vulner- truth about an important item. You’re a place where you can be alone and let it guage that you may not understand and that poten- able than usual to any bugs may be going around at caring, trusting person, but this isn’t the day to blindly out. This is only a symptom of personal and spiritual tially could be used against you. This also isn’t the this time. Drink lots of juices and get some rest. To- accept anyone’s statements. Check the facts and see for growth on your part. Releasing the past clears the way day to start or even plan a journey of any kind. How- morrow you will probably feel much better. yourself, then act accordingly in order to see to your for breakthroughs in the future. You could wake up ever, it’s a great day for reading or meditation. own best interests. tomorrow morning feeling like a changed person! Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Dec 8, 2020 - Today you might get the Dec 8, 2020 - Today, Leo, you probably Dec 8, 2020 - Money matters look uncer- feeling that someone in your family aren’t going to feel very friendly. You’re Dec 8, 2020 - Someone you think of as tain and a bit deceptive, Aquarius. This is hiding something. The atmosphere most likely to want to sequester yourself a friend may prove less than trustwor- isn’t a good day to enter into any kind of might be strained and somewhat tense. at home and not see or speak to anyone. thy today, Scorpio. There are indications investment program, negotiate salaries Your natural inclination is to try to If your need for solitude is that strong, in- of deception all around you. Perhaps or commissions, or change banks. Your spread oil on troubled waters to return dulge it. You won’t do yourself any good someone is keeping something from you dreams may be a bit disturbing, but this likely re- the situation to normal, Taurus, but this isn’t likely by forcing contact with others. You might feel a little or telling outright lies. Don’t be too suspicious of any- flects fears from the past rather than dangers in the to be the right course of action here. Let things ride. out of sorts physically, so it’s especially important to one but check the facts of a situation before you take future. Write them down, however. You may learn a Whoever is hiding something isn’t likely to reveal it. eat right and get lots of vitamin C. someone’s word for anything. It’s always best to do lot about yourself by studying the symbols. that anyway. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Dec 8, 2020 - Gossip you hear today might Dec 8, 2020 - Self-control is the word for Dec 8, 2020 - New people may come make you angry. You’re likely to sense it today, Virgo. Others’ unethical behavior Dec 8, 2020 - Something underhanded is into your life today. If you get bad vibes isn’t true. Take nothing at face value today. could trigger some long-buried anger that going on, Sagittarius. Unethical people from one of them, trust your instincts! Check the facts before making any judg- might make you want to lash out at those could be trying to manipulate certain sit- Signs are that you will meet at least one ments. Discontent is in the air, Gemini, and responsible. This won’t solve anything. The best way to uations in order to turn them to their own benefit. Be new acquaintance who isn’t trustworthy. This isn’t a when people are disgruntled, they tend to handle these rather explosive emotions is honest com- careful! Steer clear of any “political” conversations, and good day to enter into any kind of partnership, nor say things they don’t mean. Avoid the temptation to be munication, but today it could deteriorate into argu- refrain from commenting on any situation or listening to is it a good day to get married or even propose mar- confrontational. It will only make things worse. Try to ments. Try counting to ten before confronting anyone. gossip. On the positive side, your intuition is sharp, so riage. Put all plans for cementing partnerships on spend some time alone if you can. It works! you should be able to sense the trustworthy. hold for a few days!

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind Discrimination and Violence Against Women in Afghanistan

Only half of the documented crimes of violence against women and By: Sajjad Aasim girls reach a court and impunity remains prevalent. Prosecution of most crimes listed under Afghanistan’s Elimination of Violence Against hile enumerating comparative advancements and achievements Women Law (EVAW Law) depend on the victim or her attorney filing December 08, 2020 Wof the so-called democratic system in Afghanistan in the last 19 a complaint, and the case stops if the victim withdraws her complaint. years, we must never forget that the ones pertaining to women rights This places an enormous burden on women, especially when reporting are meager. Definitely, some changes are there; however, those chang- such a crime may place the victim at odds with her family and commu- es are prevalent only on the exterior, while the intricate social fabric nity, and even put her in danger. within Afghan society remains totally discriminating towards women. Meanwhile, regarding the child marriages, the report shows even more Releasing More Fighters Religious conservatism and outdated tribal norms have vehemently disheartening situation: Of 16 cases of child marriage documented in dominated the Afghan social structure. The majority of self-designed the report, only one results in the conviction of the perpetrator. Given to Kill More People? religious teachings and tribal values are against women and discrimi- that the vast majority of child marriages are arranged or condoned by nate against their basic human rights. Unfortunately, even to the point the girls’ families, it is unrealistic to expect that girls themselves would he United States and the Taliban held several rounds of of brutality, these standards and doctrines discriminate and torture be able to register a complaint and pursue it through the courts. Ttalks in Qatari capital Doha behind closed doors. After women, often physically, and publicly. Michelle Bachelet – the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights – US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Bara- So, discrimination against women is now a part of social behavior in therefore, says, “In far too many cases, the EVAW Law re-victimizes dar signed peace agreement, Washington pressed Kabul to Afghanistan; but, as it is said, things worsen as the society goes through women and girls who have already suffered enormously. It is appall- release 5,000 Taliban prisoners to facilitate the start of intra- chaos and disorder. Though all the strata of society are influenced in ing that survivors who have been beaten or married against their will Afghan dialogue. Afghans were highly apprehensive about such cases, the discriminated strata face most of the aftershocks; sadly, are left to fend for themselves and that the State does not protect them the consequences of prisoners’ release, which led to the in- women form one of the same strata. They bear the brunt of instability unless they bring and pursue their complaint. I call on the Afghan au- creased violence. and disorder as it is their benefits and privileges (if any) that are with- thorities to amend the EVAW Law to ensure that authorities have the Recently, US Charge d’Affaires Ross Wilson is cited as say- drawn at the very first step. The same can be observed in Afghanistan power to investigate and prosecute all offences irrespective of whether ing that the Taliban are expecting the release of thousands of nowadays, particularly, in the repercussion of persistent instability and the victim files or withdraws her complaint.” their prisoners under their agreement with the United States the ongoing disturbance by the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights that another major concern regarding women by mid-December. “The specific provision relating to another Unfortunately, the law and order in the country does not stand with the rights is the so-called Honor Killing. The women are believed to have 7,000 Taliban prisoners is contained in the US-Taliban agree- women or protect them against different sorts of injustice and violence. dishonored a family or even a tribe, if they do not follow the instruc- ment,” Wilson said. It comes as the Taliban released prison- For example, in Afghanistan child marriages are a common practice, tions given by their male ‘guardians’. In some cases, if they leave their ers returned to the battlefields and intensified their attacks and the justice system has failed to tackle it properly. The girls are en- homes without the permission of male members, they are blamed for against the Afghan government. tangled in responsibilities of marriage and are sandwiched in the com- having attempted Zina and can be punished severely; some resulting It indicates that the US officials kept Afghan people in dark plexities of life. Another feature of Afghanistan’s traditional marriage in death through stoning. The report mentioned above reveals that if about the contents of the talks fearing public backlash. Wash- system is that after marriage, the girls are simply treated as commodi- such killings are carried out the conviction rate for them remains very ington’s one-sided decision will not be tolerable to Afghan ties purchased by the men in order to use them as they please. And, low (22.7 percent). Therefore, those involved in such killings are further people. The Trump administration should stop giving con- women are expected to remain silent in response to all such unjust and encouraged to continue their practices. cessions to the Taliban without bringing in peace and stabil- inhumane behavior. Even if they are able to approach the justice system Thus, the facts mentioned above clearly highlight the insufficient nature ity. In other words, despite the Taliban’s intensified attacks in a very rare cases, they are not entertained as they should be. of the prevailing justice system in the country that is neither capable of against Afghan nation and state and their refusal to declare A report by United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan stopping the discrimination and violent crimes against women, nor has ceasefire and reduce violence, Washington is still seeking to (UNAMA) and the United Nations Human Rights Office – In Search of the potential to discourage them. Therefore, there is a crying need of give concessions to the Taliban group, which will be great Justice for Crimes of Violence Against Women and Girls – released on tangible measures in this regard in the short run. However, in the long- injustice to the people of Afghanistan. Why the Trump ad- Dec. 07, 2020, reveals that the burden of making the system work is for run, the society, as a whole, needs to realize that women are an intrinsic ministration is closing its eyes to the Taliban’s escalated mili- the most part borne by the women and girls themselves, particularly in part of society and have a major role to play in its development. Their tancy, violation of their deal, and acts of violence and blood- cases of child marriages, instead of the Afghan justice system working representation and engagement in different walks of life can make a shed? What will the Taliban offer to the Afghan government effectively on behalf of female victims of violence. The report analyzing real difference, and neglecting them such a participation will ultimately in return for the US repeated concessions? the judicial processing of around 303 crimes of violence against women result in wastage of valuable human resource for the country. Afghan people have to protest against concessions going to and girls in Afghanistan between Sept. 2018 and Feb. 2020, concludes Sajjad Aasim is a PhD scholar in International Relations. He can be reached be given to the Taliban. The US should not decide one-sided- that while the justice system’s response to female victims of violence at [email protected]. ly about the future of Afghanistan. The Trump administra- has improved in recent years, it continues to fail them in many respects. tion has already promoted the terrorist group to a political party through holding talks and signing peace agreement with the Taliban. The White House made a political blun- der as it marginalized the Afghan government from talks in Qatar. Releasing Taliban prisoners, including the hardcore The Role and Position of the people fighters, was the second mistake since it increased the level of violence. The escalated militancy after the prisoners’ release in republican system proves that releasing more prisoners will further increase violence and casualties in Afghanistan. including evolution theory, domination theory, economic theory and The Afghan government should stop holding talks with the By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari social contract theory for the formation of political institutions. Though Taliban behind closed doors. The media and people of Af- discussion about all is beyond the limit of this article, what is needed ghanistan should no more be kept in dark. Meanwhile, the he political systems are based on certain theoretical foundations. here is to be discussed is social contract theory. Based on this theory, government must not release the Taliban fighters without TOne of these theories which is called natural theory believing that the political institution was formed when the natural state of human public consent. The Kabul government should resist and wait establishment of political society is rooted in instinct and nature of hu- life was disrupted and tended to a new form as we call it social con- for the Joe Biden administration since Trump still does not man beings. In this regard, Aristotle explains that the first natural state tract. In modern age, the institution of politics and government system act as a politician but as a businessman. Releasing more ter- is old age village with its natural order automatically shaped on the such as republican is the product of this theory. For example, the con- rorists to kill more people? It is injustice and irrational. The basis of instinctive demand. Aristotle believes that human beings are stitution is a social contract document drawing the foundation political Taliban fighters are needed to be released after the Taliban created differently and so they can play different roles in social and system and role of people in a political system. So, the republican po- and the Afghan government reach an agreement and sign a political lives. Those who own stronger rationality are proper for so- litical system is clear example of social contracts which paves the way peace deal. Currently, the Taliban even do not ensure that cial leadership, but those who have weaker talent are appropriate for for public participation and enables people to decide about their future their released fighters will not return to the battlefields. the rest of social roles and should naturally formed the rest of social and political destiny. Despite signing peace deal with the US and holding talks elements. However, he did not introduce any fair mechanism for iden- In republican system, the public participations are ensured through with the Afghan government, the Taliban have not taken any tification of such natural distinctions and neither believed in human formation of political organizations, political parties, associations, civil practical steps to reduce violence. In short, releasing more equality. Some of these Greek philosophers likened the political leader society, mass media and the opposition. People can criticize the gov- prisoners will deteriorate the security situation in the country of human society to head that does the job of thinking, the military ernment and government leaders and even their representatives can and lead to further casualties of Afghan soldiers and civilians. forces to chest or feet that is responsible for defending body, and the summon the government officials for interrogation about their perfor- If the US asks the Afghan government to release Taliban’s economic workers to hands that are accountable for economic tasks. mances. In fact, the mechanisms of republican system resemble a very fighters, it has to ensure a permanent ceasefire, the prisoners’ Objectively, Aristotle believes that the main task of the government is beautiful scene of human political interactions. Therefore, the repub- commitment not to return to the battlefields, and the disarma- to correct the moral defects of the people and also instill carnal virtues lican system is desirable for people of Afghanistan and they paid very ment of the Taliban rank and file. But asking the government in human beings. heavy price for establishment and protection of this system in last two to release the prisoners without regard to the consequences The next theory which explains the philosophy of establishing political decades. will be tantamount to underestimating the lives of Afghan society is divine theory defining different basis for the formation of a As pointed out, In order to build a republican system it is necessary people, including soldiers and civilians. It should be noted political system. It believes that political order which results from cre- to create a collective agreement under the title of the constitution with that sweats and blood were shed and hundreds of thousands ation of the state and government originate from divine wisdom and the direct and indirect intervention of the people. The people should were possibly spent in capturing those Taliban fighters and will. This theory is attributed to religious scholars and philosophers select their representatives so that they can play role in their collective keeping them in jails. Many of those prisoners are possibly but they did not initiate any acceptable model or mechanism to be ap- destiny in different political procedures including drafting constitu- involved in killing Afghan soldiers and civilians. There may plicable in modern era. Their major goal of establishing political soci- tion itself. The constitution is one of the foundations of the republican be the most dangerous fighters among them. Therefore, re- ety is human weal, justice and promotion of ethics with sacred attitude system, which is created by competent, knowledgeable and committed leasing those fighters will be a betrayal to the families of war towards politics and governance. Based on this, even the executors of representatives of the people so as to propel the system in accordance victims. politics is considered sacred. The market for such a theory was very hot with public interests. The political structures are another matter must For the Afghan people, the Taliban are still terrorists as they during the Middle Ages in the West and the most famous theorists of be tailored to the needs of people. The structure that promises dyna- are terrorizing and killing people. The families of war victims this type of theory were St. Augustine and other church fathers. Abu mism and reduction of public problems in certain social contect must are unlikely to forgive the Taliban members, who are still Ali Sina Balkhi, Ghazali, and dozens of other Islamic thinkers have be defined as a principle. largely involved in killing people, including students as well been exponents of this theory in Islamic society. In general, the republican system has the capacity that let the people as women and children. Although the divine theory follows a sacred goal, in practical steps play key roles in formation of government organization and participa- With this in mind, the Trump administration should no more they faced challenges. They provide no mechanism, no realistic guar- tion. For example, election is a mechanism that let the people partici- boost the confidence of the Taliban fighters through demand- antee to reach those goals and no pluralistic approach to be acceptable pate in a political society. ing the Kabul government to release their prisoners. The for all. The next major problem of this theory is giving no role or posi- Accordingly, voting and candidacy are the rights of everyone to seek lives of Afghan people matter and western countries claim tion to people in political system. Based on this theory, the people do power peacefully, not through force or other authoritarian tricks. In to be staunch supporters of human rights. Hence, the Taliban not know what are their goodness and badness and they should blind- fact, the legitimacy in republic political system comes from public vote fighters should be brought to justice and must not bepar- ly show their satisfaction against what is decided by the top leaders. In and satisfaction. Although the legitimacy commenced with public doned or released. fact, people have no rights to ask any why questions while the religion vote, it continued with public satisfactions. Based on this, the repub- and religious trustees should be the main directors of the political sys- lican leaders are legitimate as long as they satisfactorily serve or else tem in society. On the basis of this theory that continued more than a their legitimacy are atomically declined even though they do not com- thousand years in the middle Ages the popes were able to take over the plete the usual period of four or five years. institution of government exclusively. Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- In addition to the two above theories, there are some other theories ghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected]

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(1) Sweden ... Noor Ahmad, a farmer, said farmers de- Gul Rahman Qazi, head of the Commis- road would be constructed in line with their said he is in favour of returning to the nucle- pended heavily on agriculture and livestock sion Monitoring the Implementation of the proposal.” ar deal. (Euro News) also discussed the peace process, the talks and the authorities should pay attention to Constitution, insisted a final decision on the Ajmal, a resident of Khewa district, said (15) As Lebanon Subsid ... in Doha, and the inaugural meeting of the the sector. peace process was the prerogative of the when he got information about alleged cor- place to help soften the fall,” the UNICEF’S Leadership Committee of the HCNR at the He said local residents reared livestock and HCNR. ruption in the road construction sachem, he Lebanon country representative and the Presidential Palace,” said the statement. chickens but they needed permanent work “If there is a need for consultations, the informed the Omeed Organisation and they ILO’s regional director wrote in an op-ed. Pompeo Dubs Peace Council ‘Inclusive and for their welfare. president can provide those tips. But the resolved the issue promptly. “It is critical to realise that for Lebanon to Authoritative’, Carrying Tough Duty in Pro- The Provincial Council expressed satisfac- authority of taking a final decision lies with “We are thankful to Omeed Organisation for fly off another cliff now, without first put- cess tion over the projects’ completion and called HCNR,” he explained. their anti-corruption efforts and resolving ting in place an inclusive system of social Peace Council Acts after Criticized on Dull for attention to all areas based on the prin- Discussions and debate on the powers of our problems,” he said. guarantees, would be to inflict a social- ca Performance ciple of uniform development. (Pajhwok) HCNR come at a time when government UNDP has recently established the Omeed This came days after the HCNR hold its and Taliban negotiating teams have agreed, Organisation through its Anti-Corruption, tastrophe on the country’s most vulnerable leadership committee meeting on Afghan (6) Peace Process ... after 80 days of squabbles, on procedural Transparency, Integrity and Openness (AC- people, sacrificing their wellbeing, and that peace negotiations, which plays vital rule in agreement, it was his authority to constitute rules for future talks. (Pajhwok) TION) project -with financial support from of the country as a whole, for many years to facilitating the process. (Khaama Press) the Royal Danish Embassy in Kabul. come,” they wrote. the council. (7) Afghan Govt ... (2) 232 New ... Following consultations, the names of Rah- On December 9, Anti-Corruption Day is go- The universal way in which Lebanon has matullah Nabil, Syed Ishaq Gilani, Farkhu- Nasir Taimuri, a researcher at Integrity ing to be marked internationally. Fighting been subsidising basic goods including fuel, So far, 160,161 samples have been tested da Zahra Naderi and Shahzada Shahid Watch Afghanistan. corruption is a global concern. While corrup- wheat and medicine has been widely criti- in government centers and there are 7,737 were also added to the leadership commit- The report shows that over Afs298 million tion impacts every country, evidence shows cised, including by senior politicians from known active COVID-19 cases in the coun- tee. ($3.8 million) from Code 91 was spent by that it hurts poor people disproportionately. ruling parties, because it does not target try, data by the ministry indicates. But a well-placed source said the govern- Abdullah Abdullah when he was the chief Corruption hinders efforts to achieve the those most in need. The number of deaths from COVID-19 glob- ment apposed the inclusion of Nabil and executive of the National Unity Government Sustainable Development Goals, under- A rough analysis shows up to 80% of the ally is more than 1,536,255 and the num- Gilani one day prior to the inaugural meet- with the explanation that the funds were to mines democracy and the rule of law, leads subsidies may actually be benefiting the ber of known global coronavirus cases is ing of the council. They were not sent invi- be spent on needy people. to violation of human rights, distorts mar- wealthiest 50% with only 20% going to the 67,087,071, according to Johns Hopkins Uni- tations to the meeting. More than Afs61 million ($792,000) has been kets, erodes quality of life and allows organ- poorer half, UNICEF Representative Yukie versity. (TOLO NEWS) HNRC should take decisions on peace: spent at the President’s Office in the solar ised crime, terrorism and other threats to Mokuo and ILO Regional Director Ruba Ja- (3) EU, NATO ... At Saturday’s meeting, Abdullah said that (fiscal) year 1398 that coincides with March human security to flourish. It contributes to radat wrote in their op-ed. the philosophy behind the creation of this 2019 to March 2020. instability, poverty and is a dominant factor The caretaker government is due to meet their opinions on the peace talks, as well council was to take final decisions and de- Presidential adviser Waheed Omer in a driving fragile countries towards state fail- Salameh on Monday to discuss the subsi- as engage in the process, to achieve an in- velop political consensus on the peace pro- tweet denied the alleged findings of the re- ure. (Pajhwok) dies. clusive and sustainable peace. Upholding cess. port on the expenses made by his office. The World Bank has said poverty is likely the free flow of information and holding (11) MPs Want ... HNRC spokesperson Faridon Khwazoon “The newspaper has said that main parts of to continue to worsen and engulf more than the perpetrators accountable will benefit said the council administered matters re- the budget have been allocated from the pol- be shared with the people of Afghanistan. half the population by 2021. (Reuters) everyone who wishes to live in a peaceful lated to the peace process and took final icy code beyond principles and for personal The speaker also said the US Embassy re- and democratic Afghanistan,” the state- (16) Turkmenistan Signs ... decisions in this regard. He added final de- expenses. These two claims are completely quest for release of Taliban prisoners will ment said. prevent violent extremism and counter-ter- cisions would involve all parties. incorrect,” presidential spokesman Sediq strengthen the group and hoped such re- “We honor all those in Afghanistan who rorism for 2020-2024; the national strategy Mohammad Younis Qanoni, an HCNR Sediqqi said. quests would not be considered until truce work tirelessly to advance freedom of ex- for the development of renewable energy in member and former lawmaker, stressed the Other officials who have received money was declared between the two sides. (Pajh- pression and freedom of the press. Our re- Turkmenistan until 2030. need for a single address to take decisions from the code are Mohammad Rasul Tal- wok) spective missions expect that all parties to In accordance with the decree, ministries regarding the peace process. He told Sat- ib, Abdul Ghafoor Lewal, Ahmad Yusuf the conflict will protect the freedom and the (12) Officials Defuse ... and industry departments are required to urday’s meeting: “I emphasise the power Nuristani, Sami Hamid, Shahussain Mur- independence of the media and civil society ensure the implementation of the measures to take final decisions on the peace process tazawi, Shahzadgul Aryubi, Sediq Sediqqi, innocent civilians.” in Afghanistan, which is indispensable to a provided for in the above documents. should be logically transferred to HCNR.” Faizullah Zaki and Ghezal Haris, according The Taliban did not immediately comment vibrant, functioning, and economically vi- The resolution approving development pro- Hafeez Mansour, a member of the Afghan to the report. (TOLO NEWS) on the incident. able democracy,” it added. grams was signed in order to increase coop- government’s negotiating team, in an ex- Usually the Taliban claim responsibly for The statement also reaffirms our commit- (8) Daikundi ... eration between Turkmenistan and interna- clusive interview with 1TV regarding the roadside mine explosion and similar explo- ment to champion the freedom of all the tional organizations. power and authority of HCNR, said: “The amid ongoing peace talks between the Af- sives throughout Afghanistan. (Khaama Afghan people. Earlier, Turkmenistan approved a program Presidential Palace has no power of its own. ghan Republic and the Taliban in Doha. Press) “We call for immediate compliance with for the development of foreign economic ac- On line with the Ghani-Abdullah agree- In line with this, research by UN Women international humanitarian law and inter- (13) MoE Defends ... tivity for 2020-2025. (Trend News) ment, the negotiating team should respond and the Council on Foreign Relations said national human rights law. To this end, we be familiar with computers and tablets be- to HCNR. recently that when women participate in support the Islamic Republic of Afghani- fore we try to give children and students (17) EU Weighs up ... He added: “I want to say this again that the peace talks in a meaningful capacity, the stan in its efforts to investigate and pros- computers and tablets,” Hamidi said at the will be discussed at the Council meeting of source which shall decide about the pros resulting agreement is 64 percent less likely ecute those who are targeting these indi- parliament last week. leaders”. and cons of the peace process is the HCNR.” to fail and 35 percent more likely to last at viduals with violence and immediately end Some sources said that most of employees Tensions flared in August when Turkey - a Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan (HIA) head least 15 years. the impunity of these killings,” according to of the Ministry of Education were informed NATO ally and candidate for EU member- Gulbadin Hekmatyar and Jamiat-i-Islami However, the research found that between the statement. about the plan from social media after it was ship - sent a survey vessel to map out ener- Afghanistan (JIA) chief Salahuddin Rab- 1990 and 2017, women made up only two Recently, media workers and reporters said posted on Sunday evening. gy-drilling prospects in waters also claimed bani did not attend the inaugural meeting percent of mediators, eight percent of ne- they are concerned about their safety after a “It is up to the education minister and her by Greece. of HNRC. gotiators, and five percent of witnesses and number of journalists were targeted in the team to discuss the reforms that are about to Germany, current holder of the EU’s six- Hekmatyar said: “We have some questions. signatories in all major peace processes country. be brought to the Education Ministry,” said month presidency, holds the key to whether Who picked members of this council? Who around the world. (ATN) Last month, Elyas Dayee, a Radio Azadi re- Moahid, an adviser at the ministry. sanctions go ahead. It had hoped to mediate was consulted on their appointments? Is Kabul tops in crime cases this year, says porter, was killed in a magnetic IED blast in The Presidential Palace spokesman Sediq between Athens and Ankara, but was an- this selection on the basis of equal represen- AGO the southern province of Helmand. Sediqqi said the government is aware of the gered when Turkey resumed its gas explo- tation of the two teams? Is HCNR the final Kabul - The Attorney General Office A week before this incident, Yama Siawash, plan and that it has been misinterpreted. ration off Cyprus in October after a pause. body on the peace process or does it just of- (AGO) on Monday said it registered and a former TOLOnews presenter, was killed “They have the plans on hand that are only “There have been too many provocations, fer guidance and the final decision has to be addressed nearly 28,000 criminal cases dur- in a similar blast in Kabul. (TOLO NEWS) for strengthening the curriculum,” Sediqqi and tensions between Turkey, Cyprus and taken by the Presidential Palace?” ing the first three quarters of the on-going said. Greece have prevented any direct talks,” (4) UN Calls ... He explained once his questions are an- year, with most cases occurring in Kabul. Rangina Hamidi was rejected by the parlia- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said swered and a powerful high decision-mak- Attorney General’s Office spokesman offer a realistic path to escape. ment as she could not get a vote of confi- before the start of the meeting. ing council created with the the authority to JamshidRasouli told a news conference in The report raises multiple concerns about dence last week. EU leaders told Turkey in October to stop take final decisions, his party would take a Kabul that a total of 27,872 criminal cases the justice system’s treatment of women Some lawmakers said that based on the law, exploring in the contested eastern Mediter- reasonable decision on participation in its were registered during the period includ- and girls, such as low rates of conviction acting ministers who are rejected by the par- ranean waters or face consequences. huddles. ing 1650 murder, 336 kidnapping, 4305 nar- for so-called “honor killings” – just 23 per- liament cannot continue their job as caretak- “These decisions, sanctions or whatever JIA spokesperson Abdul Fatah Ahmadzai cotics smuggling, 3087 theft, 2088 violence cent as compared to a conviction rate of 51 ers. else, will not contribute to the solution of is- said Salahuddin Rabani did not attend the against women, 1366 causing injury, 1165 percent for murders unrelated to “honor.” “This is an illogical decision. As a represen- sues,” Cavusoglu said during a university inaugural meeting of HCNR because the beating, 2329 military offenses, 377 moral Other issues raised in the report include the tative of the people, we will never accept the body did not have the decision-making crimes and 2329 miscellaneous crimes. panel event in Turkey. (Reuters) problematic handling of rape cases and the decision by the ministry,” said Tawfiq Wah- power on the peace process. Rasouli added that most of these cases ongoing detention of women for “running dat, an MP. (18) Ethiopia Scorns ... People to take final decision: (5464 cases) were filed in Kabul followed away.” “They should review this decision as soon as intact. The reality is the criminal clique is President Ghani, in his remarks at Satur- by Nangarhar (2456 cases) and Kandahar “Far too many times, the justice system re- possible. This is an oppression to the rights thoroughly defeated and in disarray, with day’s meeting, stressed the need for better (1819 cases). victimizes survivors instead of working on of the children of this country,” said Sayed insignificant capability to mount a protract- management of the peace process to ensure During this time span, he said 8.5 tons of their behalf. This trend must stop. Serious Hassan Paktiawal, an MP. ed insurgency.” the continuity of the system. He also em- poppy, 12 tons of hash and 47 kg of “K” efforts must continue to enable women and This comes as-- according to government There was no immediate TPLF response. phasised on the enforcement of peace, em- tablet were captured. girls to access justice and to ensure that they figures--there are over 9 million students en- With communications largely down and ac- powerment of state institutions and forging While people are concerned about in- are treated with dignity by the justice sys- rolled in public and private schools and over cess for humanitarian workers and media regional consensus. creasing criminal activities, Rasouli said a tem,” said Fiona Frazer, UNAMA’s Human 3.5 million of them are girls. (TOLO NEWS) restricted, Reuters has not been able to verify He did not speak directly about the powers considerable decrease in crimes would be Rights Chief and Representative of the UN claims from all sides on the state of fighting. of HCNR, but only called for the implemen- achieved through increased coordination (14) France,Germany and ... High Commissioner for Human Rights in A United Nations security team seeking to tation of peace. He suggested any final deci- among detective and security organs. (Pa- Afghanistan. Nuclear Deal also known as the Joint Com- access Shimelba refugee camp, one of four sion on the peace process would be referred jhwok) UNAMA calls for the Elimination of Vio- prehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) remains for Eritrean refugees in Tigray, was blocked to the government. lence Against Women Law (EVAW Law) to (9) Media Role ... “the best, and currently the only, way to and fired at on Sunday, two diplomatic Presidential Spokesperson Sediq Sediqi be amended to expand authorities’ powers monitor and constrain Iran’s nuclear pro- sources said. said the government and HCNR admin- interesting for me in this training program to investigate and prosecute all crimes in the gramme” the statement said. The sources declined to give more details, istered the peace process and a final deci- and I am trying to do more in the field of en- law and for strengthened institutional re- It went on: “If Iran is serious about pre- saying the full circumstances were unclear. sion on the terms of a peace agreement and vironment.” sponses to crimes of violence against women serving a space for diplomacy, it must not There was no immediate comment from the power-sharing with the Taliban was the He called media the voice of people and said and girls. media could properly disseminate environ- implement these steps. Such a move would government, TPLF or United Nations. Throughout the global campaign for 16 prerogative of the people of Afghanistan. jeopardise our shared efforts to preserve the Without going into details, he said: “The mental issues to people to understand them. (Reuters) Days of Activism against Gender-Based Vio- “The media should use peaceful literature, JCPoA and risks compromising the impor- lence from 25 November to 10 December, range of HCNR decision-making and lim- tant opportunity for a return to diplomacy (19) Bolsonaro Turns to ... its of the Presidential Palace’s authority are promote a culture of green thinking and the United Nations in Afghanistan is calling with the incoming US Administration. A re- Bolsonaro’s denialist and irresponsible clear.” work for a healthy environment,” said Far- on everyone - national, provincial and local turn to the JCPoA would also be beneficial stance on public health,” said Alexandre Government’s chief negotiator Massoum zanahNemat, another participant. authorities, community and religious lead- for Iran.” Padilha, a former health minister and left- Stanikzai, speaking to the National Radio For the past three years, the Mediothek Af- ers, and individual Afghans - to increase ef- What happened to the nuclear deal? ist federal lawmaker. “He wants to pass on Television, said when he was asked to share ghanistan has been working to protect the forts to prevent and redress violence against The Iran Nuclear Deal was signed in 2015 a political message that only the vaccines he the latest developments with the Presiden- environment by organizing discourses and women and girls. media awareness programs. (Pajhwok) while Barack Obama was US president, wants will be incorporated into the public This is particularly important in the con- tial Palace and Sapedar Palace: “We should and it was supposed to alleviate tensions health system.” (Reuters) differentiate between the Presidential Pal- (10) Omeed Organisation ... between Iran and the West, while ensuring text of the outbreak of COVID-19, where (20) Trump Says his ... ongoing monitoring by UNAMA suggests ace and Sapedar Palace. This has ben made formed a volunteer anti-corruption council Iran didn’t continue enriching uranium at that violence against women and girls has clear in principle – with who the negotiat- in Nangharhar’sKhewa district. levels which could lead to the development highly unusual 4 1/2-hour legislative hear- increased, as have difficulties for victims to ing team shares developments in the peace Through their anti-corruption awareness of nuclear weapons. ing in which he pushed Republican law- report crimes and access safety and justice. process is a technical issue.” scheme and organizing sport events, they Donald Trump, however, pulled the US out makers to ignore the certification of Joe UNAMA Human Rights has been docu- HCNR decision is final: were able to bring together a number of dis- of the deal, leading to an increase in tensions Biden’s Michigan victory and appoint elec- menting incidents of violence against wom- Article 3 of the Political Agreement be- putes and one of them was pertaining to a in US-Iranian relations. tors for Trump. en and girls since 2010 and monitoring gov- tween Ghani and Abdullah says decisions 4-kilometre road in the district. Iran said it would no longer adhere to the (Euro News) and endorsements of HCNR are final. The ernment efforts to address such incidents, A public partnership project of the Ministry deal, days after one of its top generals, Qa- (21) Russia adds ... particularly through the implementation of council will endorse and lead on matters of Rural Rehabilitation and Development ssem Soleimani, was assassinated in Iraq at the EVAW Law, 2009. (TOLO NEWS) related to peace efforts. regarding construction of the four kilometre the start of the year. with cruise missiles, and an undisclosed According to this article, the negotiating number of Sukhoi SU-30SM fighter jets. (5) 17 Projects ... road from Qala Tak locality to Shamel and The issue is divisive at the top of Iranian pol- team would perform its duty in line with Chahar Qala locality was being planned to itics, with Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani He said the reinforcement would continue leadership of the government is trying to the directions of the HNRC leadership. The be constructed 4 metre wide instead of five on Wednesday opposing the bill passed by apace next year. meet the needs of farmers”. team will implement instructions and strat- meter wide. the country’s parliament, saying it would be The deployment comes as ties between Rus- Ajmal Shahpoor said the 17 projects had egies of the council and report to its leader- Mohammad said: “The issue was shared “harmful” to diplomatic efforts to ease sanc- sia and the West languish at post-Cold War been designed and implemented accord- ship. with the district volunteer council, they tions. lows, strained by everything from Russia’s ing to new principles and requirements and This article also states the president would shared it with the district officials and then On Monday, France, Germany and the UK 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea to al- such more agricultural projects would be call HCNR into session for consultations, with the Nangarhar public partnership pro- added that they welcomed the statement legations of hacking U.S. elections and Syria. executed. when needed. gram officials who finally agreed that the from US president-elect Joe Biden, who has (AP news) 5 December 08, 2020 International

TEHRAN - Iranian plans to build three advanced centrifuges, in con- Trump Says his Lawyer travention of the Iran Nuclear Deal, are “deeply worrying” according to Rudy Giuliani has Tested France, the governments of France, Germa- Positive for Coronavirus ny and the UK. Iran recently announced it intends President Donald in a Sunday afternoon Germany and to install three centrifuges in Natanz, Trump said Sunday his tweet, wished him a the country’s main uranium enrich- personal attorney Rudy speedy recovery. UK Brand ment site. Giuliani has tested posi- “Get better soon Rudy, Its parliament also approved a bill tive for the coronavirus. we will carry on!!!” Trump wrote. last week to suspend UN inspections The lawyer is the latest Giuliani did not imme- Iran’s and resume enriching uranium to in Trump’s inner circle diately respond to a re- 20%, should European nations fail to to contract the disease quest for comment, AP provide relief from US sanctions. that is now surging Nuclear Plans said. In a joint statement, the govern- across the US. The lawyer attended a ments of France, Germany and the The 76-year-old former New York mayor has hearing at the Georgia ‘Deeply UK said the plans were deeply wor- travelled extensively to Capitol on Thursday rying, pointing out the measures battleground states in re- where he went with- would be “incompatible” with the Worrying’ cent days and weeks in out a mask for several Iran Nuclear Deal - a deal which has an effort to help Trump hours. Several state sen- been hanging in the balance since US subvert his election loss. ators, all Republicans, President Donald Trump pulled out On numerous occasions, also did not wear masks of it in 2018. he has met with officials at the hearing. The Iran ...(More on P4)...(14) for hours at a time with- On Wednesday night, Giuliani was in Lansing, out wearing a mask. Bolsonaro Turns to Military Trump, who confirmed Michigan, to testify in a Allies to set Brazil’s As Lebanon Subsidy Crunch Looms, Giuliani’s positive test ...(More on P4)...(20) Coronavirus Vaccine Policy U.N. Agencies Warn of Social Catastrophe RIO DE JANEIRO posts. Kormann, a for- The removal of subsidies Central bank gover- Turkey’s Domestic COVID-19 - Brazil’s leader Jair mer lieutenant-colonel in Lebanon without guar- nor Riad Salameh said Vaccine set for Next Stage of Bolsonaro is moving with no background antees to protect the vul- last week the subsidies to assert control of the in medicine or vaccine nerable would amount could be kept for only Human Trials nation’s independent development, would to a social catastrophe, two more months, urg- ERUCO - a vaccine health regulator, Anvi- lead the unit charged two U.N. agencies said on ing the state should dose was administered against the coronavirus sa, a move some health with greenlighting vac- Monday, warning there is come up with a plan. on Nov. 26. developed locally, will experts fear will po- cines. If he is confirmed no parachute to soften the Though Lebanon faces Inal told Demirören start the second stage in liticize the agency and by Brazil’s Senate, as is blow. the gravest crisis since News Agency (DHA) on human trials in weeks give the president, one expected, Bolsonaro al- With Lebanon deep in fi- the 1975-90 civil war, Sunday that the initial while Turkey speeds of the world’s most lies would occupy three nancial crisis, the central policymaking has been data indicated that the up innoculation efforts, prominent coronavirus of Anvisa’s five direc- bank has been subsidising crippled by old rivalries vaccine was so far safe Trend reports citing Dai- skeptics, free rein over torships, giving them a basic goods by providing between fractious poli- and called the public to ly Sabah vaccine approvals. majority in all decisions hard currency to importers ticians. Saad al-Hariri “break their prejudice” Officials say the Phase Bolsonaro on Nov. 12 taken by the agency. at the old exchange rate of was nominated to form against vaccinations and 1 human trials of ERU- nominated a retired “Anvisa is being 1,500 Lebanese pounds to a new government in volunteer. “The higher COV-VAC developed soldier, Jorge Luiz Ko- stacked with directors the dollar even as the cur- October but one has yet ing price subsidies on be tremendous and yet the number of inocula- at Erciyes University rmann, to take one of who are allied to rency fell by 80% from the to be agreed. the country’s most vul- there is almost nothing tions, the higher the im- in central Turkey will munity among people Anvisa’s five director ...(More on P4)...(19) peg. “The impact of remov- nerable households will in ...(More on P4)...(15) conclude on Dec. 14. will be,” he said. “Vac- and that Phase 2 may cination is the best way Macron says France will Sell begin two days later. If to protect ourselves Turkmenistan Signs Document Approving the vaccine is proven from the pandemic,” he Arms to Egypt Irrespective of to be effective, it will stressed. Development Program Human Rights be added to Turkey’s Turkey reported more ASHGABAT - Turkmeni- PARIS - President Em- in the Elysee Palace. growing arsenal of vac- than 533,000 COVID-19 stan has approved a devel- manuel Macron said on “It is more effective to cines to put an end to the patients since the start opment program in a num- Monday he would not have a policy of demand- coronavirus outbreak in of the outbreak in the ber of areas, Trend reports condition the future sale ing dialogue than a boy- the country. Turkey an- country in March while with reference to Turkmeni- of French arms to Egypt cott which would only nounced it had received the number of recover- stan’s State News Agency. on human rights because reduce the effectiveness a shipment of the Chi- ies exceeds 427,000. On A corresponding decree, ap- he did not want to weaken of one our partners in the nese vaccine earlier. Saturday, it reported proving development pro- Cairo’s ability to counter fight against terrorism,” Ahmet Inal, deputy di- 196 fatalities, the highest grams, was signed by the terrorism in the region. he added. rector of the university’s number of daily fatali- President of Turkmenistan “I will not condition mat- Earlier in the morning, research center where ties, bringing the total Gurbanguly Berdimuham- ters of defence and eco- France had welcomed trials are being con- death toll to 14,705. edov. nomic cooperation on Sisi with a Cavalry pa- ducted, says they had 44 Plans are underway to The following programs these disagreements (over rade through Paris. volunteers for the first launch mass vaccina- were approved: The pro- human rights),” Macron France views Egypt and phase, and they were tions using CoronaVac, gram for the development plan for its implementation; 2021-2025; the national ac- tion plan for 2021-2024 for said during a joint press its leader as a bulwark planning to inoculate developed by China’s of the intellectual property the program for the devel- tion plan for gender equal- the implementation of the conference with President against Islamist militants some 200 volunteers in Sinovac, after Dec. 11. system of Turkmenistan for opment of energy diplo- ity in Turkmenistan for strategy of Turkmenistan Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after in the Sinai peninsular the second phase. He Authorities are also in 2021-2025 and the action macy of Turkmenistan for 2021-2025; the national ac- ...(More on P4)...(16) the two leaders held talks and Libya. (Reuters) noted that they have talks with Pfizer and Bi- already received more oNtech for their collab-

than 100 volunteer ap- orative vaccine, as well Belarus: plications. as with Russia. Some 300 More Arrests Brexit Crunch Time: ERUCOV-VAC is the 10 million doses of vac- as Opposition Stand-Off Puts EU-UK vaccine closest to being cines are expected to be Trade Deal on a Knife Edge ready, among those be- shipped to the country Continues Small- ing developed locally later this month, Health Protest Strategy LONDON - Post-Brexit trade talks hung in the across Turkey by scien- Minister Fahrettin Koca More than 300 people were balance on Monday as Britain and the Europe- tists and pharmaceuti- announced on Dec. 1. detained in the Belarus’ capital an Union made a last-ditch attempt to bridge cal companies. It started He has said that more on Sunday, as people took part significant differences and reach a deal that human trials in early would be delivered in in small rallies to demand the would avoid a disorderly exit in just 24 days. November. No serious the coming months. country’s authoritarian leader With growing fears of “no-deal” chaos after side effects were report- Health care workers and leave office. the United Kingdom finally leaves the EU’s ed following the first senior citizens will be President Alexander Lukash- orbit on Dec. 31, talks will resume in Brussels round of inoculations on the first to be vaccinated. enko won a sixth term in office EU Weighs up Sanctions Against before British Prime Minister Boris Johnson volunteers and a second (Trend New) in a disputed August 9 elec- and European Commission President Ursula tion widely seen as rigged. Turkey in East Med Gas Dispute von der Leyen review the situation on Monday Thousands of people Sunday evening. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin Russia adds Firepower to Kalinin- took part in dozens of small BRUSSELS - European would not “bow down exploring in contested said on Sunday the chances of a deal were 50- grad Exclave Citing NATO Threat protests scattered all over the Union foreign ministers to threats and black- waters in the eastern 50. Investment bank JPMorgan said odds of a capital, Minsk, as part of a new evaluated grounds on mail” but repeated his Mediterranean, a view no-trade deal exit had risen to one third from MOSCOW - Russia is told the army’s Red Star tactic the opposition is em- Monday for sanctions call for negotiations over confirmed by EU diplo- 20%. The British pound tumbled on concerns beefing up its forces in its newspaper that the mili- ploying. against Turkey over a the conflicting claims to mats. that there would be no agreement covering Kaliningrad exclave and tary reinforcement was a The smaller rallies make it Mediterranean gas dis- continental shelves and “It was made clear annual trade worth nearly $1 trillion.to make has already formed a full response to NATO, ac- harder for the security forces pute before the bloc’s rights to potential energy that there should be a concessions on fishing, and the EU would have motorised rifle division cusing the Western mili- to target the protesters. leaders decide at a sum- resources. response to Turkey,” to drop what he said were new demands on that includes a regiment tary alliance of deploy- “We believe! We can! We will mit on Dec. 10-11 wheth- Greek Foreign Minis- Dendias told reporters fair competition known as the level playing of tanks, a naval admi- ing an armoured tank win!” some demonstrators er to make good on their ter Nikos Dendias said on leaving the meeting, field.(Reuters) ral said on Monday, cit- unit and several mul- chanted. Several people wore threat to impose punitive all EU states agreed on saying Turkey had “con- ing the need to respond tinational tactical and Santa Claus costumes and measures. Monday that Turkey had tinued its delinquent be- to what he said was a other strike units nearby. masks depicting Lukashenko. Turkish President Tayyip made no positive shift haviour...That is what Iranian Official Denies NATO build-up nearby. “In response to this “Give Belarusians a gift: go Erdogan said his country away from its policy of ...(More on P4)...(17) Rumours of Decline in Kaliningrad, already threat, the leadership of away,” a banner they carried Supreme Leader’s Health heavily militarised, is a the armed forces was read. Russian region that lies obliged to take recipro- Police in Minsk said they de- Ethiopia Scorns Guerrilla War Fears, TEHRAN - An official close to Iran’s Supreme on the Baltic Sea between cal measures. One of tained more than 300 people. Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei denied rumours EU members Lithuania them was the formation The Viasna human rights U.N. Team Shot at in Tigray on social media on Monday that the 81-year-old’s and Poland. Moscow of a fully-fledged motor- group released the names of NAIROBI - Ethiopia’s government de- Ethiopia experts fear a drawn-out in- health was deteriorating. captured the region from ised rifle division, which 215 people detained in Minsk nied on Monday that northern forces surgency with a destabilising impact “By the grace of God and with the good prayers Germany towards the has joined the army and other cities, where rallies whom its troops have fought for a around east Africa. of devotees, the gentleman (Ayatollah Khame- end of World War Two. corps of the Baltic Fleet,” also took place. month would be able to mount a guer- “The criminal clique pushed a patently nei) is in good health and is busy vigorously car- It is home to the head- he said. This is the 18th consecutive rilla insurgency, while diplomats said a false narrative that its fighters and sup- rying out his plan according to his routine,” the quarters of Russia’s Bal- “The new unit includes weekend of protests in the for- United Nations team was shot at while porters are battle-hardened and well- official, Mehdi Fazaeli, said on Twitter. tic Fleet, and Russian motorised rifle, artillery mer Soviet republic. trying to visit a refugee camp. armed, posing the risk of protracted Fazaeli has worked in an office publishing and NATO military air- and separate tank regi- Mass protests broke out after Federal troops have seized the regional insurgency in the rugged mountains of Khamenei’s work. His tweet was also reported craft often intercept each ments,” said Nosatov. the disputed presidential elec- capital Mekelle from the former local Tigray,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed by Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. other in a game of cat Nosatov spoke of the ex- tion that handed Lukashenko ruling party, the Tigray People’s Lib- said in a statement. The statement about Khamenei’s health appeared and mouse over the wa- clave taking delivery of a landslide victory over his eration Front (TPLF), and declared an “It also claimed that it has managed to be a response to reports by several news organ- ters of the Baltic Sea. 30 new T-72B3M tanks, a popular opponent Sviatlana end to their month-long offensive. to undertake strategic retreat with all isations, which referred to a tweet by a journalist The Baltic Fleet’s Admi- naval corvette armed Tsikhanouskaya. But TPLF leaders say they are fighting its capability and regional government in Arabic who said Khamenei had transferred du- ral Alexander Nosatov ...(More on P4)...(21) (Euro News) back on various fronts around Mekelle. apparatus ...(More on P4)...(18) ties to his son because of his health. (Reuters) www.outlookafghanistan.net www.thedailyafghanistan.com facebook.com/The.Daily.Outlook.Afghanistan facebook.com/The.Daily.Afghanistan Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Phone: 0093 (799) 005019/777-005019 Add: In front of Habibia High School, Add: In front of Habibia High School, District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan Back Page Tuesday December 08, 2020

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Afghan Govt Officials More Than 60 SAS Soldiers Benefited from Code 91: May Stand Down KABUL - More than five doz- Media Report en Australian soldiers may KABUL - A report published by voy Umer Daudzai has received stand down as a mark of pro- Etilaatroz newspaper states that Afs13,561,000 ($175,000), presi- test against the disbanding of over Afs2 billion ($25.9 million) dential adviser Fazl Mahmoud their squadron over alleged war from the government’s emer- Fazli has received Afs12,912,624 crimes in Afghanistan. gency fund known as Code 91 ($167,000) and presidential advis- After the release of an inquiry re- has been spent for the personal er Mohammad Afzal Ludin has port into the killing of 39 Afghan expenses of over a dozen govern- received Afs11,582,455 ($150,000). civilians and prisoners, Chief of ment officials in the solar year The report also shows that for- Army Rick Burr removed the 2 1398 (March 2019 to March 2020). mer president Hamid Karzai has Squadron of the Special Air Ser- The report shows that over received Afs11,700,000 ($151,000) vice Regiment from the army’s ment, the newspaper said. Afs129 million ($1.6 million) has from the code. ordre of battle. Similarly, the Perth-based 2 been spent for house rent, vehicle “The expenses are unprincipled has been spent based on presi- included in the national budget The Daily Mail Australia report- Squadron SAS Regiment was rent, daily expenses, bonuses for and unbalanced. They are against dential decree to the Administra- for unspecified emergency needs. ed on Monday quoted Heston also removed from the Army’s employees, apartment purchases, the national budget document, tive Office of the President, over “The issue that this money has Russell, a former officer in the Order of Battle. and travel expenses for 15 gov- against the targets that are set for Afs855 million ($11.1 million) to been spent from Code 91 is a po- Sydney-based special forces 2nd Since they cannot mount a pub- ernment officials and their staff. the code at the beginning of every the National Directorate of Se- litical matter. The political leader- Commando Regiment, as saying lic defence, the soldiers have According to the report, presi- year,” said Liyaqat Layiq, a re- curity and over Afs180 million ship of Afghanistan tries to con- SAS members were in an uproar. written over 350 letters to Prime dential adviser Waheed Omer porter at Etilaatroz. ($2.4 million) has been spent on trol and retain political figures The SAS members have already Minister Scott Morrison to ‘get has received over Afs30 mil- The report shows that more than the Office of the National Security and keep their political loyalty,” resigned or intend to do so over their voice out in public’. (Pajh- lion ($392,000), presidential en- Afs1.131 billion ($14.6 million) Council from Code 91, which is said ...( More on P4)...(7) what they call the group punish- wok) Daikundi Peace Process: HCNR Is the Snowfall Closes Holds Its Salang Highway for First-Ever Decision-Making Body KABUL - The content of the political Heavy Traffic All-Female agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and High Council for National Motorcycle Reconciliation (HCNR) Chairman Ab- dullah Abdullah and experts’ views Rally suggest the council is final authority to make decisions on the peace process and related matters. The HCNR came into being as a result of the political agreement between Gha- ni and Abdullah after the latter rejected the result of the 2019 presidential elec- tions, alleging fraud and rigging. Political experts hold different views regarding the powers of HCNR which held its first meeting on Saturday — six months after its creation. President Ghani and HCNR Chairman CHARIKAR - Salang highway, linking Kabul with DAIKUNDI - Supporting wom- Abdullah co-chaired Saturday’s meet- northern Afghanistan, has been closed for cargo en’s rights and the 16-day cam- ing at the Presidential Palace. trucks due to heavy snowfall and storms, an of- paign to end violence against On August 29, 2020, Ghani announced ficial said on Monday. women, ten female motorcyclists the establishment of HCNR under Ab- Samiullah Walizada, the highway maintenance recently held the first all-wom- dullah’s chairmanship. The president commander, told Pajhwok Afghan News the key en’s motorcycle rally in central also decreed members of the council’s route was closed for cargo trucks as a result of Daikundi province. leadership and political committee. heavy snowfall at around 11pm on Sunday night. In keeping with this year’s cam- The members are divided in four cate- However, passenger vehicles can travel on the paign theme “Orange the World: gories — 19 non-governmental figures, highway. Fund, Respond, Prevent, Col- nine government officials, eight women According to weather forecast, the snowfall will lect!” the women all wore orange and 10 leadership members. continue for the next 24 hours. scarves around their necks as Among the non-governmental faces are He said 16 centimeters of snowfall was recorded they showed their support for the former president Hamid Karzai, jihadi in the northern part of the highway and 15 centim- cause. leader Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf, HIA eters in the southern portion. The rally took place in the pro- supreme leader Gulbadin Hekmatyar, presidential decree. council. The officials of the highway urged the passen- vincial capital of Nili, and was or- Abdul Karim Khalili, Mohammad Mo- Governmental figures in HCNR in- Dr. Abdullah, Abdul Salam Rahimi, gers to carry all the necessary tools such as warm ganized jointly by the provincial haqiq, Abdul Rashid Dostum, Moham- clude Vice-Presidents Amrullah Saleh Enayatullah Farahmand, Asadullah clothes, tire chains, extra engine oil and food while government and Oxfam. mad Younis Qanuni, Salahuddin Rab- and Danish, Foreign Minister Hanif At- Saadati, Eng. Zahra Mutahri, Attaullah traveling the highway. According to local officials the bani, Mohammad Ismael Khan, Atta mar, Wolesi Jirga Speaker Mir Rahman Saleem, Haji Din Mohammad, Moham- In the winter, traveling the busy highway is dan- aim was for the women to take Mohammad Noor, Syed Hamid Gilani, Rahmani, Senate Chairman Fazal Hadi mad Akram Khpalwak, Mohammad gerous for passengers due to heavy snow and cold a stand against customs of sup- Zabihullah Mujaddedi, Syed Mansour Muslimyar, Presidential Advisor Haji Massoum Stanikzai and Anwar-ul-Haq weather conditions. (Pajhwok) pressing women and to show Naderi, Enatyatullah Shahrani, Eng. Almas Zahid, Maulvi Jora Tahiri and Uloomi are leadership committee mem- they are capable of riding motor- Mohmmad Khan, Dr. Sadiq Mudabir, the state minister for peace. bers. cycles and in doing so breaking Mohammad Ismael Ghazanfar and Safia Sediqi, Najiba Ayubi, Mari Akra- After the announcement of HCNR Omeed Organisation down social taboos attached to it. Maulvi Khuda-i-Dad. mi, Zia Gul Rezae, Alya Yalmaz, Farida members, Abdullah rejected the struc- The female bikers meanwhile wel- The Ulema Council head’s name was Momand, Sherin Oriakhel and Zar- ture and stated that in line with the po- Thwarts Corruption comed the initiative and called on also mentioned but not written in the qaYaftali are women members of the litical ...( More on P4)...(6) families to allow their daughters in Road Project to join motorcycle groups. KABUL - The Omeed Organisation says it has re- Last month the Afghan Ministry Media Role Crucial in solved 35 corruption-prone cases in eastern Nan- of Women’s Affairs said that vio- garhar province and stopped corruption in a 4-kilo- lence against women in Afghani- Protecting Environment: Workshop meter road construction project in Khewa district. stan has increased in the past In a report sent to Pajhwok Afghan News, the Omeed year. KABUL - A day-long workshop enti- sources and continuation of the wheel Organisation said: “In ten Nangarhar districts, peo- Speaking at the launch of Interna- tled “The Role of Media in Environ- of life must be treated responsibly so ple lacked awareness about law and corruption and tional Day for the Elimination of ment Protection, organized by Medio- that this heritage is passed on to future they are offered low quality public services, corrup- Violence against Women and the thek Afghanistan and the Green Road generations. tion related incidents are not investigated and anti- launch of the 16 Days of Activism in Kabul was attended by 25 journalists The 25 journalists of video, audio and corruption activities go unnoticed.” Against Gender-Based Violence on Monday. print media was provided useful in- As part of its anti-corruption activities, the Omeed campaign, the ministry said that Professor Mustafa Hassani of the Facul- formation on life cycle, climate change, organization conducted 47 anti-graft awareness 2,582 cases of violence against ty of Environment at Kabul University, and the impact of people on the earth. events, organized 59 games and 52 open debates for women have been reported to on the occasion said that information on Jalil Pouya, a representative of the resolution of local problems in Koz Kunar, Khewa, them in the past year. environmental issues was considered a Mediothek Afghanistan, said that the Behsud districts and 7th, 4th and third municipality They also said that in the past responsibility of the media. purpose of the training program was districts of Jalalabad City. four months, 34 cases, including He said the media had a duty to inform to increase professional knowledge of It also conducted six training workshops pertaining murders, have been reported to people in detail about humane and journalists and to raise environmental to administrative corruption and existing problems the ministry. sustainable methods of using natural awareness through them. in the society. This comes after repeated calls by resources and continuation of the life “Holding such training programs is The Organisation on behalf of local officials and el- the Afghan government and the cycle. He said media played a crucial very important and fundamental for mental Reporters has been established ders helped resolve 35 incidents of corruption. The foreign community for women’s role in environmental awareness, shap- the intellectual development of journal- in Kabul for three years and efforts are source did not provide details in this regard. rights to be preserved and to be ing people’s mentality, tolerance and ists. The participants of this training underway to expand its activities in Corruption thwarted in one of anti-corruption worked on. promoting environmental culture program can inform people about envi- eight other provinces. scheme: Calls to preserve women’s rights According to Hassani, life and natural ronmental issues in a correct way,” he Omidasak, one of the participants, said, Waheedullah Mohammadi, an official of the Omeed in Afghanistan have been grow- resources are the heritage of nature and said “Environmental issues were very im- Organisation, said under their anti-corruption ing ...( More on P4)...(8) past generations and the use of these re- He added that the Network of Environ- portant and ...( More on P4)...(9) scheme, they ...( More on P4)...(10)