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Volume No. 4466 Saturday September 05, 2020 Sonbola 15, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs UN Envoy Calls for ‘Humanitarian Ceasefire’ Ahead of Talks Deborah Lyons, the UN Secretary- General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, on Thursday spoke dur- ing a UN Security Council Open VTC (videoconference) and called for a hu- manitarian ceasefire. The conference was held as the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Taliban prepare to begin talks in Doha this week aimed at ending the deadly conflict that has gripped the nation for the past two decades. Lyons highlighted urgent issues relat- ed to peace, human rights, and the hu- manitarian situation, as well as other pressing issues, stating that a humani- tarian ceasefire was crucial to ensure long last, a political settlement to the that relief efforts can be conducted. conflict. This is truly a historic mo- “I want to emphasize again the impor- ment,” said Lyons. “The coming days tance of the humanitarian ceasefire. will hopefully bring the formal launch This is a win-win for both parties to the of intra-Afghan negotiations.” peace talks and it is clearly a win for She stated that solutions will not be the Afghan people. We all need to be found on the battlefield and Afghans raising our voices to focus on the need need to talk to each other. She said the for a humanitarian ceasefire,” said Ly- level of violence on the battlefield re- ons. She explained that a humanitarian mains deeply worrying. Negotiating Team Likely to ceasefire is not permanent but intend- On peace spoilers, she said: “The last ed to allow civilian populations caught few weeks have seen near-record num- in the fighting to receive care. bers of security incidents, including Depart for Doha on Saturday She reiterated that holding the intra- egregious attacks by spoilers targeting Afghan negotiations is imperative. civilians involved in the peace pro- KABUL - The trip of the delegation note to TOLOnews said that an exact moved from the way of the peace talks, “As I speak, Afghans representing the cess.” representing the Islamic Republic of date for the start of the intra-Afghan stating that the negotiations will kick Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are The UN envoy added that the conflict Afghanistan in the peace talks with the talks has not been set due to some tech- off in near future. preparing to sit with other Afghans continues to kill and injure hundreds Taliban to Doha, , was delayed nical issues. “We do not have any hostage with the representing the Taliban to discuss, at of ...( More on P4)...(2) today for unknown reasons. Sources familiar with the Afghan peace Taliban from our commandos or oth- The Afghan government did not com- process said one of the core issues for ers. The Taliban is also confident that ment on the matter, but sources close the delay is that the Taliban has so far their hardcore prisoners were released, to Afghanistan’s negotiating team said not completed the members of their so there should be no more excuses,” Ghani Appoints 13 Ambassadors, that the trip is likely to take place on peace negotiating team in Doha. said Abdul Rahim Rahin, a former MP. Saturday. This comes a day after Afghan Presi- “The Taliban’s delegation has so far not 12 New to Role Suhail Shaheen, a spokesman for the dent in a cabinet meet- returned from to Qatar. ...( KABUL - The Afghan government on dor in Ashgabat Taliban’s political office in Doha, in a ing said all obstructions have been re- More on P4)...(1) Thursday appointed ambassadors to Amanullah Jaihoon, ambassador in posts in 13 major world capitals, the Baku Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. Manijha Bakhtari, ambassador in Vi- 12 of the appointees are new to the enna position, while one, Wahid Waissi, is Wahid Waissi, ambassador in Canber- Naderi Officially Introduced as currently Afghanistan’s ambassador ra to Australia, New Zealand and the Re- Shafaq Khawati, Non-resident ambas- State Minister for Peace Affairs public of Fiji. sador in Tehran (TOLO NEWS) KABUL - Syed Sadat Mansoor Naderi was officially in- According to the ministry: troduced on Thursday as the State Minister for Peace Zalmay Rassoul, ambassador in Lon- Affairs. don Naderi said that the opportunity for peace must be used Amir Mohammad Ramin, ambassador “properly and comprehensively.” in Ankara The government has taken practical steps to achieve , ambassador in Mos- peace, and the Taliban must listen to the voice of the cow country’s citizens, said Naderi. Farid Mamundzay, ambassador in “We hope that the other side [Taliban], as Afghans who New Delhi are deeply saddened by the situation in the country and Najibullah Alikhel, ambassador in Is- are aware of the continuing suffering of war and frat- lamabad ricide, will stand by their nation in the success of this Yama Yari, ambassador in Berlin process and understand their great and historic mission Khalid Zakarya, ambassador in Rome at this time,” said Naderi. Bismillah Waziri, ambassador in “We are more hopeful than ever about the negotiation Bishkek team which is going to Qatar to start the negotiations Khan Wali Khan Basharmal, ambassa- with the other side and end the negotiation,” said Salam Rahimi, Ghani’s special envoy for peace and state minister in peace affairs. ...( More on P4)...(3) Past Work Insufficient to Vietnam Backs Saffron Cultivated Curb Land-Grabbing: Amarkhel Comprehensive Peace Lands Up by 10% - The governor of eastern Nangarhar Process in Afghanistan province on Thursday said ineffective and insuffi- in Afghanistan cient work had been done in the past to prevent land- NEW YORK – Vietnam affirmed its support for a grabbing and corruption in the province. KABUL - The Ministry of Agriculture, comprehensive peace process led by Afghans dur- Meanwhile, the Nangarhar police chief said he had Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) an- ing the UN Security Council (UNSC)’s virtual meet- directed all district police commanders to increase li- nounced that saffron cultivated lands in ing on September 3 on the situation in Afghanistan aison with people for maintaining security. Afghanistan have increased 10 percent and the operation of the UN Assistance Mission in The two high ranking officials made these remarks this year. Afghanistan (UNAMA). during a meeting with police commanders of 22 dis- Akbar Rustami, spokesman for MAIL, Ambassador Pham Hai Anh, deputy head of the tricts at the provincial police headquarters in Jalal- Vietnamese mission to the UN, stressed the signifi- said in addition to 10 percent increase in abad, the provincial capital. cance of the implementation of the UNSC’s Resolu- saffron cultivated lands, the production The governor and the police chief assured their full tion No. 2513 on , especially of this precious spice is also expected to support to the district police officers in their fight the early start of peace talks. go up this year. against illegal activities. The ambassador expressed his concern over attacks Rustami added that primary estimates Governor Ziaul Haq Amarkhel stressed increased li- by the Taliban and other terrorist organisations, par- show that this year the amount of saf- aison with people in districts to convince them that ticularly the attacks on women, children and those fron harvest will reach 24 metric tons. the government worked for them. involved in the peace process. According to official figures, last year “My message to the police officers is that they should He called for efforts to improve security, promote over 7 thousand and 550 hectares were increase their interaction and cooperation with peo- reconstruction, eliminate poverty, handle food inse- cultivated with saffron, but this year saf- ple to the level where people reciprocate,” the new curity, and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and fron is grown in about 8000 hectares of governor said. ing check posts, but by close liaison with people in climate change. land all over the country. Amarkhel expressed his concern over insufficient villages. Anh also lauded the Afghan government’s efforts in Last year, Ministry of Agriculture had work in the past to curb corruption and government Nangarhar police chief Brig. Ghulam Sanai Stanikzai promoting gender equality at all-level authorities, announced that saffron harvest grew 22% land-grabbing --- a problem mostly persisting in dis- said he had directed district police officers to increase and expressed his hope that women will play a more from the previous year and had reached tricts. liaison with people and take special measures for im- active role in ...( More on P4)...(4) more than 19 metric tons. (WADSAM) He said security could not be maintained by build- provement of security. (Pajhwok) 2 September 05, 2020 Main Page Afghanistan to Shift to Qatar Seven Paktika Education Director Prisoners Sought by Taliban: Sources Referred to Attorney DOHA - Afghanistan will transfer to Qatar seven prison- ers whose release has been de- manded by the Taliban before peace talks, source told 1TV on Thursday. Sources said that the prison- ers will be transferred to Qatar based on a protocolthat they should be kept there. Afghan government has re- leased 4,880 out of 5,000 pris- oners the Taliban are demand- ing before they enter into peace talks. On Wednesday, First VP SHARANA - The provincial Pajhwok Afghan News has ob- Amrullah Saleh said that six council (PC) of southeastern tained a copy of the letter the Taliban prisoners were on the Paktika province has intro- PC has sent to the attorney’s blacklist of foreign countries duced the education director office, leveling allegations and families of the victims to the attorney’s office over against the education director. have launched a campaign various allegations. The letter says the education However, the education direc- director has failed to address that relations would deterio- tor has rejected the allegations people’s problems and is in- rate if Afghan government re- as baseless and accused the PC volved in corruption and tak- leases ...( More on P4)...(8) members of pressuring him ing salaries of ghost teachers. to appoint their relatives as PC member Afsar Khan Suli- teachers. mankhel ...( More on P4)...(9) 45 Taliban Killed, 75 Injured NATO Agrees Novichok in Faryab Airstrikes Used on Navalny, Ships, Copters Fighting Fire Demands Probe as Tanker Drifts Near Sri Lanka COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Ships thority, Darshani Lahandapur, and aircraft from Sri Lanka and warned that if a leak or explo- India intensified efforts to extin- sion occurs, “it could be a huge guish an oil tanker fire burning environmental disaster for the for a second day Friday as of- whole world.” ficials warned of possible- mas She said Sri Lanka does not sive environmental damage have the resources or capacity to Sri Lanka’s coast if the ship to combat such a massive disas- leaks or explodes. ter, and therefore, “we have in- The tanker, carrying nearly 2 formed countries in South Asia million barrels of crude oil, was to help us if necessity arises. drifting about 22 nautical miles They have responded positive- (40 kilometers) from the coast, ly.” army chief Lt. Gen. Shavendra She said her organisation plans Silva said. to take legal action over the fire The tanker’s third engineer was and has sought legal advice hospitalized with injuries and from the attorney general. another crew member was ini- Terney Pradeep, the environ- MAIMANA - Airstrikes killed syab area at around 8pm, killing tially described as missing but mental authority’s general man- 45 Taliban militants and injured three Taliban members and injur- later confirmed to have died. ager, said the ship is drifting to- another 75 in Qaisar district of ing two others. BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary- on a flight to Moscow on Aug. Both are Filipino. The condition ward the coast at a speed of 0.7 northern Faryab province, police He said the Taliban remained General Jens Stoltenberg on Fri- 20 and was taken to a hospital in of the injured crew member is nautical miles (1.3 kilometers) said on Friday. in control of areas they had cap- day condemned the “appalling the Siberian city of Omsk. He has stabilizing, Silva said. per hour. “If an oil spill happens Faryab police spokesman Abdul tured. assassination attempt” on Rus- been in an induced coma in a Ber- The fire on the MT New- Dia after it reaches near the coast, Karim Yurash told Pajhwok that Separately, a man was injured in sian opposition politician Alexei lin hospital since he was flown mond, which began Thursday there could be huge damage on the airstrikes were carried out a bomb blast in Daikundi prov- Navalny and called on Moscow to Germany for treatment more in an engine room boiler, has the beach,” he said. last night and the injured includ- ince on Friday. to answer questions about the than a week ago. not spread to the tanker’s oil The tanker was about 38 nauti- ed Taliban’s Red Unit command- Elsewhere, security forces cap- poisoning to international inves- German authorities have said storage area and no leak has cal miles (70 kilometers) east of er Mullah Nasir. tured a number of heavy weap- tigators. that tests showed that he had been reported, the navy said. Sri Lanka when the fire began. But a Taliban source said the air- ons in Parwan province. (Pajh- Navalny, a Kremlin critic and been poisoned with a chemical The head of Sri Lanka’s Marine The navy sent four ships in re- strikes targeted a mosque in Sara- wok) corruption investigator, fell ill nerve ...( More on P4)...(10) Environment Protection Au- sponse ...( More on P4)...(11) Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Sep 5, 2020 - Aries, a long-awaited letter Sep 5, 2020 - You’re spiritually inclined, Sep 5, 2020 - You should wake up feeling Sep 5, 2020 - You could be in a fanciful or call could come from a love partner or Cancer, and today you could feel especially hopeful and optimistic about the future, mood all day, Capricorn, so you may not beloved friend, bringing much happiness so. You might be attracted to online medi- Libra. Your self-confidence is stronger than be too focused on this world. This is great into your life. Don’t be surprised if the per- tation groups or the study of the texts of usual, and your enthusiasm is contagious. for artistic or metaphysical studies, as well son needs a shoulder to cry on. You could various religions. You’re also likely to feel Success in joint efforts should have you as being sensitive to others. Beware of a tendency to experience some powerful psychic insights especially psychic, and you might experience some pre- glowing with satisfaction. You could even receive public daydream when you should pay attention! You might today, and this might be a bit frightening. Don’t let that monitions that actually come true. This is a good time to acknowledgment of your efforts. Today bodes well for want to break out of the mundane world and follow get in the way of seeing these revelations objectively. train your psychic abilities or try reading runes or tarot relationships of all kinds, particularly romantic ones. Cel- your dreams, but this isn’t the day to do it. It’s a good They could be important. cards. ebrate your good fortune with a lover tonight! day to plan.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind Pakistan and Legitimizing the Taliban

By: Mohammad Hedayat Translated by Shir Husain Rahemi

n the past few days, Pakistan has invited key members of ried out no mission except for destroying the country and re- September 05, 2020 the Taliban’s Qatari office to Islamabad. Pakistani Foreign inforcing the militants. IMinister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the Taliban Regional countries and Afghanistan’s neighboring states, in- were invited to discuss the peace process in Afghanistan and cluding Pakistan, have been monitoring the crisis and its con- the start of intra-Afghan talks. To one’s surprise, Pakistan had tinuation in Afghanistan for more than four decades and have imposed sanctions on a number of Taliban leaders – includ- no other plans. The continuation of crisis and destruction of Women’s ing Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar who headed the delegation Afghanistan as well as lack of an authoritative government in – under the pressure of international organizations, includ- the country are deep in Pakistan’s strategic plan. Taliban are Rights Yet to ing the Financial Action Task Force. Imposing and then lifting practicing what the jihadists did during their time. Current- sanctions on the Taliban by Pakistan have specific meaning. ly, the Taliban are involved in killing and destruction in the be Protected Pakistan seems to be intentionally trying to show how much name of jihad as the jihadists as jihadists did for the same rea- omen’s freedom and dignity have been debated significance the Taliban carry for that country and have an im- sons. The ideology of jihad has not faded for the extremist and widely in Afghanistan, but still remain a challeng- portant position deep in Pakistan’s strategy. dogmatist individuals and it still leads to enormous destruc- ing issue. Women are supposed to live a free and By inviting the Taliban leaders just to negotiate with this ter- tion in Afghanistan. However, this cycle of destruction may Whonorable life. A society should respect women and their rorist group, Pakistan is seeking to strengthen the Taliban’s lose its sanctity due to the spread of information and speed of rights, which are highly valued by religion. Religious tenets, international position and give it further legitimacy. Before news circulation. Therefore, Pakistan seems to be looking for moral standards and social norms of a society suggest women signing a peace agreement with the United States, the Taliban an alternative way for the continuation of conflict and crisis to live in a certain frame and there is no absolute freedom. were recognized as a terrorist group as international organiza- in Afghanistan. These are all the common perspective about women in Afghan tions blacklisted many of their leaders. But, it has promoted Legitimizing the Taliban as well as strengthening terrorist society. to a political group or even to the level of a state in exile. To groups under other names can both accelerate this destructive On the other hand, there are many mysteries about women’s view the Taliban’s current status to that of few years back, it process and prolong for years after the Taliban. If the Taliban, rights and violence against women is widespread in the reli- is hardly comparable as the Taliban have gained international as a reactionary group, succeed in forming a dictatorial re- gious community of Afghanistan. For instance, everyone seeks attention to an unimaginable extent. gime in Afghanistan, the crisis will certainly continue. Even if to impose their own understandings of hijab and Islamic cloth- Although the US, mainly its envoy , facili- the Taliban fail to form a state, it will at least weaken the cur- ing on women and interpret their rights and freedoms based tated the international presence of the Taliban through nego- rent government and the existing political system. Parallel to on their personal mentality. In our society, the woman who tiations in Qatar and signature of agreement with the group, this process, other terrorist groups may emerge that might be is bound to the shackles of traditions and cultural restrictions Pakistan played the key role. According to sources, the ISI much more violent than the Taliban – this will be exactly what will be considered honorable. Their rights and dignity are had a secret deal with the US – from the earliest years of the intelligence agencies covered behind the terrorist groups seek. defined by their parents or spouses without reference to law Afghan jihad and the rise of jihadi groups during the Soviet By inviting Qatari members of the Taliban to Islamabad, Paki- or religious tenets. Women are treated harshly in case of not occupation of Afghanistan – based on which Pakistan would stan, on the one hand, is seeking to show that it is not involved abiding by the rules set by the male members of their families. safeguard the US’ interests in the region. On its part, the US in equipping and financing terrorism, and, on the other hand, Women suffer from domestic and social violence in Afghan had given Pakistan carte blanche in Afghanistan. Since the gain international legitimacy for this group. Therefore, it facil- society. They fear of being harassed sexually while walking extension of its presence in Afghanistan under the pretext of itates their travel to Tehran, the capital city of Iran, and some alone on a street on a bright day although wearing Islamic hi- fighting against the country’s occupation, Islamabad had car- other regional states. jab. The men, who claim virtue, disturb women in one way or another. Since women are treated as an inferior creature, they have lost their confidence and peace of mind in social life. To put it succinctly, the vacuum of religious tenets and spiritual values is felt deeply in the life of people. Constitutionally, there is no distinction or discrimination be- tween men and women on the basis of their gender and the rights and dignity of both will have to be held in respect. Both The Uncertainty Pandemic men and women are born free and with natural and inalien- able rights. Those who seek to impose traditional restrictions By: Kenneth Rogoff on women and force their own understanding of their rights on them, will curtail their freedom, which is against the Con- ity to provide emergency fiscal support on the scale that stitution. he next few months will tell us a lot about the shape the United States, Europe, and Japan are doing. Prolonged Emphasizing on the role of religion and cultural values on the of the coming global recovery. Despite ebullient stock recessions in lower-income countries will likely lead to an one hand, and discriminating women in individual and col- markets, uncertainty about COVID-19 remains per- epidemic of debt and inflation crises. lective life on the other hand, reflect two contradicting facts. Tvasive. Regardless of the pandemic’s course, therefore, But the COVID-19 crisis could leave deep and lasting scars First, women have to be modest and walk within the restricted the world’s struggle with the virus so far is likely to affect in advanced economies, too. Businesses may be more skit- frame of traditions introduced either by the society or an in- growth, employment, and politics for a very long time. tish about investing and hiring, owing to concerns about a dividual. Second, despite their modesty, women are treated Let’s start with the possible good news. In an optimistic public-health relapse or another pandemic, not to mention unfairly and the graph of violence against them is high. scenario, regulators will have approved at least two lead- the huge political volatility that the crisis has amplified. In the hot debate on women’s rights, the men in our society ing first-generation COVID-19 vaccines by the end of this Although there may be an initial “catch-up” surge of con- have not defined their own attitude towards them. They seek year. Thanks to extraordinary government regulatory and sumer spending in advanced economies, in the longer run, to set rule for women’s clothing, walking, fashion, etc. but financial support, these vaccines are going into production consumers are likely to save more. In an interesting pa- their treatment is neither according to religion nor constitu- even before the conclusion of human clinical trials. Assum- per presented at the recent annual Jackson Hole sympo- tional law. ing they are effective, biotech firms will already have some sium, Julian Kozlowski, Laura Veldkamp, and Venky Ven- I have been in China and observed the status of women there. 200 million doses on hand by the end of 2020, and will be kateswaran argue that the pandemic’s cumulative long-term The rights and freedoms of Chinese women are respected tru- on track to produce billions more. Distributing them will be costs for the US economy are likely to be an order of magni- ly. Women in China feel no fear to walk alone at midnight on a a huge undertaking in itself, in part because the public will tude greater than the short-term effects, partly because of a street without proper dressing, since no one intends to disturb need to be convinced that a fast-tracked vaccine is safe. long-lasting heightened sense of unease among the public. them. Their dressing and walking are none of others’ business. With luck, rich-country citizens who want the vaccine will Their analysis, which I discussed at the symposium, is espe- They have the right to select their dresses and way of dress- have received it by the end of 2021. In China, virtually ev- cially convincing with respect to consumers. Anyone with ing according to their personal taste. Women never feel them- eryone will have been vaccinated by then. A couple of years a parent or grandparent who lived through the Great De- selves inferior to men. In brief, women in China exercise their after that, so will the bulk of the world’s population, includ- pression of the 1930s knows that this scarring experience rights and liberty without cultural barriers or traditional struc- ing those living in emerging and developing economies. affected their lifelong behavior. ture. They enjoy equal rights and freedoms with men and vio- This scenario is credible, but realizing it is far from assured. In addition to its direct impact on investment and hiring, lence against women has no room in Chinese society. Women COVID-19 will impose longer-term productivity costs. By live a peaceful and respected life without those all mentioned The coronavirus could prove more stubborn than expected, restrictions. Both the state and nation are respecting the rights and the first-generation vaccines may be effective only for the time the pandemic is over, a generation of children, par- of women the same as men. There is no iota of distinction be- a short period, or have worse-than-anticipated side effects. ticularly those from lower-income households, will in effect tween men and women in individual and social life. Even in that case, improved testing protocols, the devel- have lost a year of schooling. Young adults who struggle Women’s rights are legally equal to men in Afghanistan, but opment of more effective anti-viral treatments, and better to find their first job in a still-moribund labor market can there are many challenges in practical life. In Afghanistan’s adherence by the public and (one hopes) politicians to be- expect to earn less in the future than they might otherwise Constitution, there is no discrimination between the two sexes havioral guidelines would lead to gradual normalization of have done. as well, as it is said in article 22, “Any kind of discrimination economic conditions. It’s worth recalling that the horrible There are some bright spots. Although the pandemic has and distinction between citizens of Afghanistan shall be for- 1918-20 influenza pandemic, which killed at least 50 million triggered a collapse in the value of commercial real estate bidden. The citizens of Afghanistan, man and woman, have people worldwide – many in a deadly second wave of the in many cities, it could lead to a huge wave of new building equal rights and duties before the law.” Similarly, the clergy kind we currently fear today with COVID-19 – eventually and investment in suburban areas, as well as in long-suffer- preach to people to respect the rights of women and treat them faded and disappeared without any vaccine. ing small and midsize cities. In general, businesses that had kindly. They introduce the kind treatment of our religious But in a more pessimistic scenario, other crises – a sharp up- been loath to allow telecommuting are now recognizing that leaders as a role model. tick in US-China trade frictions, a cyberterrorist attack or cy- it can work well and has many benefits. And although we The problem is that the ideal rights and liberty of women are berwar, a climate-related natural catastrophe, or a massive shouldn’t hold our breath, the pandemic could spur policy- in conflict with realistic life. First we construe women’s rights earthquake – could occur before this one ends. Moreover, makers to find ways to provide universal broadband Inter- based on our own knowledge and taste. Second, we never in- even the optimistic scenario does not necessarily imply a net and give less privileged children much better access to tend to put an end to all those traditional shackles. Third, we rapid return to end-2019 income levels. The post-pandem- personal computers. deem women inferior to men and treat them with disdain and ic expansion – if there is one – may take years to meet the The global economy is now at a fork in the road. Policymak- humiliation. So, we have to adjust our view about women’s modern definition of recovery (a return to initial per capita ers’ most important task is to try to reduce the massive lin- rights and liberty based on our religious tenets and constitu- income) in the aftermath of a deep recession. gering uncertainty while continuing to provide emergency tional law. Otherwise, we violate both the tenets and laws. In Although the pandemic has underscored the huge problem relief to the hardest-hit individuals and economic sectors. such a case, the cycle of violence against women will never of inequality in advanced economies, poor countries are But the insecurity fueled by COVID-19 is likely to weigh on stop. suffering far more. Many emerging markets and develop- the global economy long after the worst is in the past. ing economies will likely be struggling with COVID-19 for Kenneth Rogoff, a former chief economist of the IMF, is years to come, and face the real possibility of a lost decade Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Uni- of development. After all, few governments have the capac- versity.

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(1) Negotiating Team ... significantly contributed to peace and de- President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman has But Greece said later on Thursday that dent Trump has made a sticking point by velopment in Afghanistan, he said, reiter- brushed off allegations that the Kremlin Athens never agreed to the technical talks, Lyons highlighted key developments removing troops from Germany for their ating Vietnam’s support for the UNAMA was involved in poisoning the Russian claiming Stoltenberg’s statement did not around peace, human rights, the humani- alleged “delinquent” payment status. and the need for the UNSC to extend the leader’s most determined critic and said “correspond to reality”. tarian situation and other pressing issues, “This level of cooperation, training, securi- mission of the UNAMA at this time. Thursday that Germany had not provided Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavu- stating that a humanitarian ceasefire was ty and, ultimately, stability has been made The situation in Afghanistan has contin- Moscow with any evidence about Naval- soglu said Greece did, in fact, agree to the crucial to ensure that humanitarian efforts possible by the commitment of Lithuania ued to develop complicatedly over the past ny’s condition. (AP News) proposal when it was made. are delivered. in the investment of more than 2 percent of time despite the peace agreement reached “Greece denied the secretary general’s “I want to emphasize again the importance (11) Ships, Copters ... GDP on defense spending and moderniza- by the US and the Taliban on February 29. (remarks) but the one lying here is not the of the humanitarian ceasefire. This is a win tion of its armed forces,” McCarthy told re- According to the UNAMA, the conflict in to the fire on Thursday, and other ships NATO secretary general, it’s Greece itself,” win for both parties to the peace talks and porters Thursday in Vilnius after meeting Afghanistan is among the bloodiest in the and aircraft from Sri Lanka and India later Cavusoglu told reporters in Ankara. it is clearly a win for the Afghan people. with Lithuanian ministry officials, accord- world at present, with more than 10,000 ci- joined the firefighting efforts. “Greece showed once more than it’s not in We all need to be raising our voices to fo- ing to the Baltic Times. (Fox News) vilians killed or injured in 2019. The num- The tanker had 23 crew members — 18 Fili- favour of dialogue.” (Aljazeera) cus on the need for a humanitarian cease- ber reached 3,500 in the first six months of pinos and five Greeks. Twenty-one crew (20) Moscow Mayor ... fire,” said Lyons. (16) Bahrain to Allow ... this year. left the tanker uninjured as the fire burned. Vladimir Vladimirovich, I can say that I She reiterated the imperative for intra-Af- As of September 2, Afghanistan had re- A Sri Lankan air force helicopter was United Arab Emirates to all countries to felt almost no aftereffects. The only thing is ghan negotiations and a political solution corded more than 38,000 COVID-19 cases, dumping seawater with a bucket on the cross its airspace,” reported the official that I had a slight headache and felt some to end the conflict. including more than 1,400 deaths. burning tanker, air force spokesman Bahrain News Agency, citing an official heaviness for half a day, but it wasn’t any- “As I speak, Afghans representing the Is- Deborah Lyons, the UN Secretary Gen- Group Capt. Dushantha Wijensinghe said. source at the Ministry of Transportation thing extraordinary; this is how we might lamic Republic of Afghanistan are prepar- eral’s Special Representative for Afghani- The air force was also flying an observation and Telecommunications. feel sometimes when we’re vaccinated ing to sit with other Afghans representing stan and head of the UNAMA, briefed the aircraft. The decision cuts flying time between the against the flu,” Sobyanin said. the Taliban to discuss, at long last, a politi- meeting on the progress in preparations for “The fire is still raging,” navy spokesman Middle East states by several hours. Putin wished Sobyanin good health in the cal settlement to the conflict. This is truly a the peace talks between the Afghanistan Indika Silva said. Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy’s Fifth future. historic moment,” said Lyons. “The com- government and the Taliban. The tanker was transporting crude oil from Fleet and a British naval base, has an his- Sobyanin also said that the vaccination has ing days will hopefully bring the formal She, however, warned of challenges during the port of Mina Al Ahmadi in Kuwait to toric Jewish community. The kingdom has given him confidence that the Moscow au- launch of intra-Afghan negotiations.” the negotiations, expressing her hope that the Indian port of Paradip, where the state- slowly encouraged ties to Israel, with two thorities chose the right methods for fight- Amid hopes, meanwhile, Kay Bailey an agreement on humanitarian ceasefire owned Indian Oil Corp. has a refinery. (AP US-based rabbis in 2017 saying King Ha- ing Covid-19. Hutchison, the Permanent Representa- will top the agenda of the talks, set to take News) mad bin Isa Al Khalifa himself promoted On August 11, Putin announced that Rus- tive of the United States to NATO has place in Doha, Qatar in the coming days. the idea of ending the boycott of Israel by sia had registered the world’s first coro- expressed hope that the Afghans come to- (12) India Army ... (VNA) Arab nations. navirus vaccine. The vaccine developed gether and safeguard the gains the country bilateral agreements by pushing its troops Last month, an Israeli official said Bahrain by the Gamaleya Center will be produced made over the past years. (5) Without ... through the Line of Actual Control (LAC), and Oman could be the next Gulf countries by Binnopharm (part of AFK Sistema) in “We call on all parties to move forward rights during the talks. Women’s rights are the de facto border between the two Asian to follow the UAE in formalising ties with Moscow’s Zelenograd. The Russian Direct now on intra-Afghan negotiations without interconnected to democracy, to freedom giants. Israel. Investment Fund is financing the develop- delay, NATO allies and partners continue of speech, to how the future government of “The situation along the LAC is slightly While no other Arab country has yet indi- ment and production of the vaccine. The to stay in with the Afghan people in their Afghanistan will be. So, therefore, I think tense,” Naravane said, adding that India cated a willingness to follow the UAE, Sau- Health Ministry says the vaccine is safe. pursuit of their security and stability they that matter for a woman is not just for had deployed additional troops in some di Arabia allowed the El Al charter flight Putin said later that one of his daughters have long fought for and deserve,” she women. It’s about all the values,” she told areas to stall any attempted Chinese incur- carrying Kushner and the Israelis to use its has successfully been vaccinated with the said. Al Arabiya. (Al Arabiya) sions. airspace. (Aljazeera) Russian vaccine. The next day after hav- “As Afghans chose their path forward, We China, however, has blamed India for tres- ing been inoculated, her body temperature hope and expect that they will preserve (6) UN Inaugurates ... (17) Second Crew ... passing over the LAC over the weekend, rose to 38.4 degrees Celsius, and then it these gains together we secured at such a make a difference in their lives.” saying the “move has grossly violated Chi- choppy waters to safely pluck Sareno out dropped to 37 degrees Celsius the follow- high cost,” added ambassador Hutchison. The Representative assured that UNHCR na’s territorial sovereignty,” according to of the water. He told them the ship stalled ing day, he said. (Interfax) In addition, Ambassador Geng Shuang, will continue to implement projects that a Chinese embassy spokesperson in New when an engine stopped, then capsized af- Deputy Permanent Representative of Chi- empower women. Delhi. ter being hit by a powerful broadside wave (21) Police: 5 Found ... na to the United Nations on Thursday in “The outcomes and impact of such initia- However, both countries have repeatedly and sank. believed there were four people dead and his remarks to the UNSC meeting called on tives are always beneficial. The project will said that they are keen on talks to resolve Officials quoted Sareno as saying that he one injured, but later updated that another the international community to respect the enable these women to stand on their own the process, with military officials meet- put on a life jacket and jumped into the sea, person had died. will and aspiration of the Afghan people feet as well as support their families in a ing for several days this week south of the and that he has not seen any other crew Tudus told reporters that police were wait- by supporting the Afghan peace process dignified manner,” she said. Pangong Tso lake, where the latest flare-up members since then. ing for the homicide team to arrive to get and understanding the concerns of the re- According to the UNHCR, currently, occurred. (Aljazeera) “Thank you, thank you very much,” Sare- a better understanding of what happened. gional countries. around 1,420,673 registered Afghan refu- (13) Russia Presses ... no told rescuers as he was escorted onto a Carol Gibson, who lives down the street He said that no one should try to use their gees are living in Pakistan. (ATN) bigger ship, where he sat on a blue tarp, from the crime scene, said she was startled leverage on the peace process. (7) Teams Train ... aged to establish some kind of poisonous wrapped in blankets and taking a bottle of awake by the incident. Afghans said that major deadlocks have substance. We’re counting on a dialogue water. “I’m the only one? No other one?” “The first shot woke me up, and then I been removed from the way of the peace maintain a distance of at least two meters with our German colleagues.” he asked the rescuers, then added, “I’m so heard about four or five more after that,″ process and that the warring sides should and watch the match from an open space He added: “Investigative actions are being sorry ... (I’m) so lucky.” Gibson said. “Then a woman screamed avoid making illogical excuses. (TOLO in the stands,” and that “spectators must carried out by our specialists, and if there The total crew included 39 from the Phil- and there were two shots after that.” NEWS) wear masks that will be provided to them is confirmation of the presence of poison- ippines, two from New Zealand and two Gibson said she had known the family in (2) UN Envoy ... by the ACB,” it said. ous substances in the biological material of from Australia. the house for around 20 years. tournament has six teams - Amo Sharks, the patient (Navalny), then of course legal Rescuers in four boats, an aircraft as well as “They were a family that cared for each Afghans every week. Band-e Amir Dragons, Boost Defenders, consequences will follow. We ask everyone divers joined Friday’s search operations. A other quite a bit,” said Gibson. “If they Despite significant progress in the last two Kabul Eagles, Mes Ainak Knights and Spin to rely on the facts.” bundle of orange rope and a life jacket car- weren’t playing baseball, hockey or shoot- decades, Afghanistan remains one of the Ghar Tigers. Navalny is the most popular and promi- rying the ship’s name were also recovered, ing hoops on the driveway, they were out worst places in the world to be a woman, The Mes Ainak Kights won the tourna- nent opponent of President Vladimir Putin, according to a coast guard statement. raking leaves and they did it as a family. A and one of the worst to be a child,” said ment last year. (TOLO NEWS) and the German announcement this week “Our hearts go out to those onboard and very caring family.″ Lyons. that he was poisoned by a nerve agent has their families at this time. We also express Rob Mitchell, another neighbor, described On women’s inclusion in the peace pro- (8) Afghanistan ... raised the possibility of further Western deep regret for the sad loss of the livestock them as kind and outgoing. cess, Lyons said: “We have spoken as well, them. sanctions against Moscow. on board,” the ship’s operator, Dubai- “They are very very involved with their a great deal, in this forum about the neces- “That is why we suspended and called on Separately, a Russian court said on Friday based Gulf Navigation Holdings PJSC, kids and what they are doing in the com- sity of including women in the process.” the international community particularly it had rejected a complaint filed by allies of said in a statement. “We pray that there are munity. It definitely doesn’t make any “Women’s rights are already emerging as US that either NATO and the West coali- Navalny accusing a top law enforcement other survivors.” sense at all,” Mitchell told CBC news. (AP one of the most difficult issues confront- tion speak to us with one voice or we won’t body of inaction over what they said was The company, traded on the Dubai Fi- News) ing the conflict parties as they enter nego- consider one country to be representative his attempted murder. nancial Market, says it owns and operates tiations, and one where any compromises of another country,” he said. One of Navalny’s allies accused the In- chemical tankers, livestock vessels and (22) Iranian Judge ... could pose, will pose, a difficult dilemma On Thursday, head of Afghan negotiat- vestigative Committee, which handles other ships. the spot.” for member states,” Lyons added. ing team, Masoom Stanekzai, said that probes into major crimes, of inaction fol- Another powerful typhoon is approach- The prosecutors said he vacated his 6th The UN envoy commended the work of the teamwill soon begin peace talks. (1TV lowing a statement they filed to it on Aug. ing southern Japan over the weekend. (Fox floor room and completed departure for- Afghan media for peace. NEWS) 20 demanding a criminal investigation be News) malities, “after which he took the elevator On the role of regional nations on peace (9) Paktika Education ... opened into Navalny’s attempted murder. from the ground floor up to the 5th floor, in Afghanistan, she said: “Peace will only (Reuters) (18) Daniel Prude: ... from where he jumped.” told Pajhwok that the education director, truly take hold if it delivers material ben- per did not identify the officers. A week before his death, the Paris-based Mehrabuddin Shafaq, did not pay atten- (14) ‘Signs of Life’ ... efits for the Afghan people. This, too, will “Mr Daniel Prude was failed by our police media freedom watchdog Reporters With- tion to people’s complaints about salary require substantial preparation by all par- the capital as part of a mission to secure department, our mental healthcare system, out Borders filed a complaint against Man- ties: by the Government of Afghanistan; by payment to ghost teachers in various dis- buildings before the reconstruction phase our society, and he was failed by me,” War- souri in Germany, where he was believed regional countries; and by the international tricts. when one of their search dogs ran towards ren told reporters. “We cannot continue to to have resided before traveling to Roma- community.” He said ghost teachers were paid salaries in a building and alerted them of human fail Black lives in this way.” nia, accusing him of being responsible for She said a stable Afghanistan will bring Warmami, Wazakhwa and Terwa districts. presence, Akram Nehme, member of the Prude’s family has called for the arrest of the arrest and torture of at least 20 journal- about a more prosperous neighborhood. However, Shafaq said the public represen- Achrafieh 2020 NGO that helped bring TO- the officers involved in his death, which ists in 2013. (Reuters) tatives wanted him to appoint their own The UN briefing comes hours after the POS CHILE to Beirut, told Al Jazeera. came seven days after the incident. Prude (23) Hospitals ... National Security Council confirmed that people as teachers. Edward Bitar, a member of NGO Live Love was 41. the government had released nearly all of He said he was unaware about his intro- Lebanon working with TOPOS CHILE in “The Prude family and the greater Roch- cases in Turkmenistan and called on Ash- the Taliban prisoners on the group’s list, duction to the attorneys and called it a Lebanon, said they had detected 18 breath ester community deserve answers, and we gabat to allow it to organize independent except for a half dozen prisoners about pressure tactic. (Pajhwok) cycles per minute emanating from under will continue to work around the clock to coronavirus tests in the country. (Radio whom Afghanistan’s international part- (10) NATO Agrees ... the rubble using the sensor. provide them,” James said in a statement. Free Europe) ners have reservations. “We are trying to keep hopes low. If some- In the video, an officer placed a “spit hood” agent from the Novichok group. British au- (24) OSCE Provides ... There are unconfirmed reports that Sheikh one is found, it would be a miracle,” said over Prude’s head - apparently to prevent thorities previously identified the Soviet- and address public concerns. At the open- Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, the Emir of Bitar. his spit from possibly transmitting the nov- era Novichok as the poison used on former ing ceremony, Lieutenant-General Nazar- Qatar, and , the head TOPOS CHILE often heads to disaster el coronavirus. Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daugh- zoda noted that the opening of these offices of the High Council for National. (TOLO zones, including to Japan’s Fukushima Prude could be heard shouting, “Take this ter in England in 2018. would help the Public Council more proac- NEWS) region in 2011 when a nuclear reactor ex- ... off my face!” and “You’re trying to kill tively reach out to citizens. “There is proof beyond doubt that Mr. Na- ploded. me!” before his shouts turned to cries and During the ceremony on 1 September in (3) Naderi Officially ... valny was poisoned using a military-grade In 2010, it helped rescue a man in Haiti af- became muffled. Officers were heard say- the village of Safed-dara in the Varzob dis- Meanwhile, the president’s national secu- nerve agent from the Novichok group. The ter he spent 27 days in the rubble caused by ing “Calm down” and “stop spitting”. (Al- trict, Head of POiD Chiveri, Deputy Inte- rity adviser Hamdullah Mohib speaking at use of such a weapon is horrific,” Stolten- an earthquake. (Aljazeera) jazeera) rior Minister Major-General Ibrohimzoda the event said talks are about to begin. berg said after chairing a meeting of NATO (15) Greek, Turkish ... Nozim and Sheralizoda Muhammadullo, “Our negotiations are close to beginning, ambassadors during which Germany (19) US Troops Deploy ... Chairperson of the Varzob district, inaugu- and if we are successful and are able to briefed its allies on developments. its own continental shelf. following the August presidential election rated a third Model Police station, adding implement lasting peace and real peace in “Any use of chemical weapons shows a to- “[Our country] can and wants to discuss that international critics and protesters be- to the two stations in Tajikistan. Afghanistan, fulfilling the aspirations of all tal disrespect for human lives and is an un- the demarcation of maritime zones in the lieve was rigged. The Model Police station, composed of Afghans, it could be a great success for all acceptable breach of international norms Aegean Sea, in the Eastern Mediterranean, But Lithuania claimed that the strategic three offices and a conference hall, pro- and rules. NATO allies agree that Russia based on international law. But not under of us,” said Mohib. move was a part of a previously planned vides the possibility for members of local now has serious questions it must answer,” threats,” Mitsotakis said during a meet- The delegation of the Islamic Republic of NATO policy to move troops from Poland community and territorial police inspec- he told reporters. ing with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi, Afghanistan is scheduled to visit Qatar to- for military trainings. tors to meet and discuss joint measures to Stoltenberg said Moscow must cooperate who is visiting Athens. morrow and talks between Afghans will “All the exercises taking place in the coun- ensure public order in their community. with the international chemical weapons “Once the provocations end, discussions begin. try are of a defensive nature and are not “We hope that the established Model Po- organization in “an impartial, international will begin,” he said, adding that Greece’s Naderi, with more than 20 years of expe- directed against any state, including Belar- lice station will help to build a close rela- rience in economic and commercial ac- investigation” and provide information foreign minister would deliver a letter us,” Lithuanian official, Karolis Aleksa said about its Novichok program. tionship with the local population in order tivities, previously worked as minister of from him outlining Athens’ case to UN in press release Wednesday, according to to create accountability and trust between After the attack in the English city of Salis- urban development and housing during Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when LRT News. the police and civil society,” said Major- bury in March 2018 —on the territory of a the National Unity Government. (TOLO the two meet in New York on Friday. U.S. Army Secretary Ryan D. McCarthy General Ibrohimzoda. member of the 30-nation alliance — NATO NEWS) Stoltenberg has said Greek and Turkish said that the move was in direct coordi- The Tajik MIA and the OSCE jointly imple- withdrew the accreditation of seven staff leaders “agreed to enter into technical talks nation with Lithuania, due to their efforts ment measures to promote community (4) Vietnam Backs ... at Russia’s mission there and rejected the at NATO to establish mechanisms for mili- to make the two percent GDP defense policing, gain public support and build co- the peace process. applications of three others. No such action tary deconfliction to reduce the risk of inci- spending threshold that NATO member operation between the police and the citi- Regional countries and organisations have was announced on Friday. dents and accidents”. nations have agreed to pay – a topic Presi- zens of Tajikistan. 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NEW DELHI - India’s army Neighbor News India Army Chief Says Talks Can chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane says he is confi- dent the continuing border Iranian Judge in Resolve Border Row with China standoff with China can be re- solved through talks, even as Romania Committed thousands of troops remained Suicide, Prosecutors Say amassed along a disputed Western Himalayan region. BUCHAREST - A fu- of court hearings “We are sure that the problem gitive Iranian judge scheduled for July over can be resolved fully through whose corpse was a request by Tehran to talks,” Naravane told Reuters found in a Bucharest extradite him. partner ANI on Friday during hotel in June had com- European pro-democ- a visit to the Ladakh region, mitted suicide by jump- racy groups had also where tensions flared earlier ing from a hotel’s 5th accused him of human this week after the rivals ac- floor, Romanian pros- rights violations. cused each other of seizing ter- ecutors said on Friday. Bucharest’s prosecut- ritory on their contested border Gholamreza Man- ing unit, which closed at the Pangong Tso lake area. souri, 52, fled corrup- the case this week, said Tens of thousands of troops tion charges in Iran in a statement Man- from the two nuclear-armed last year, one of several souri was the only cli- countries have been squaring judges accused during ent in the hotel. “He off since border skirmishes a high-profile trial. fell from the 5th floor erupted in April. He was found dead on through the indoor India accuses China of violating June 19 in the lobby of (staircase) illuminator, ...(More on P4)...(12) a hotel in Romania’s from a height of 20 me- capital. He had been ters, hitting the ground under Romanian judi- floor to die on ...(More Russia Presses Germany ‘Signs of Life’ Under Beirut Rubble cial supervision ahead on P4)...(22) for More Detail on Navalny, Urges ‘Transparency’ One Month After Explosion Mosque Blast Leaves BEIRUT, Lebanon - A at Least 4 Injured MOSCOW - The perpetrators held to ac- Chilean rescue team said Kremlin said on Fri- count. Russia has un- it detected signs of life un- QUETTA - The police caught fire, said Quetta day that it wanted dia- til now not opened a derneath the rubble of a said on Friday that at Deputy Inspector Gen- logue with Germany criminal investigation building that collapsed in four people were in- eral (DIG) Abdul Raz- over the case of oppo- and said there is no evi- the massive explosion that jured in a blast outside zaq Cheema. sition politician Alexei dence yet of a crime. tore through Beirut one a mosque on Quetta’s However, another Navalny and that Rus- Kremlin spokesman month ago. Sariab Road. officer claimed that sian doctors who treat- Dmitry Peskov said A member of the TOPOS The blast happened there were 1-1.5 kilo- ed him initially were Moscow wanted to CHILE rescue team told Al right after Friday grammes of explosives much more transpar- find out from Germany Jazeera that, using a scan- prayers, and the in- next to the bike, and ent than the German what exact substance ning machine, it discov- jured were taken to the the blast was a result of doctors treating him caused Navalny to fall ered signs of a pulse and Civil Hospital for treat- the denotator blowing now. ill in Siberia last month. breathing near the ground ment. up. He added that the Germany, where Na- “According to the ver- floor of the collapsed Plumes of smoke were explosives themselves valny is in hospital, sion of our doctors it building. seen coming out of a did not catch fire, pre- has said he was poi- wasn’t a poisoning,” He said it most likely be- blazing motorbike after venting more destruc- soned with a Soviet- Peskov said. “The Ger- longed to a child, adding body. injured more than 6,000, The Chilean team had the explosion, a video tion. style Novichok nerve man specialists man... that the team also found The August 4 explosion, destroyed much of Leb- been visiting streets in shows. The area has been cor- agent and wants the (More on P4)...(13) the presence of at least one that killed 191 people and anon’s capital. ...(More on P4)...(14) The nature of the ex- doned by the police, plosion is being in- shops have been shut vestigated as the of- down and rescue ser- Greek, Turkish Politicians Reignite Bahrain to Allow UAE-Israel ficers cannot ascertain vices were also dis- whether a bomb was patched. (Pakistan To- Clash Over Eastern Med Talks Flights to Cross Its Airspace planted or a motorbike day) ANKARA - Tensions be- MANAMA - Bahrain with Israel about nor- tween Greece and Turkey has said all flights to malising ties. over maritime boundaries and from the United The US-brokered Hospitals Overwhelmed in the Eastern Mediterra- Arab Emirates can agreement, which in ‘Coronavirus-Free’ nean have been reignited cross its airspace, a capped years of dis- Turkmenistan as political leaders of both move that will allow air creet contact between countries traded insults services between Israel the two countries in ASHGABAT - Hos- were barred from leav- amid efforts by NATO to and the UAE to fly over commerce and technol- pitals are being inun- ing quarantine zones foster dialogue. the kingdom. ogy, was denounced dated with patients for more than two Greek Prime Minister Thursday’s decision, by the Palestinians as a showing acute CO- months. Kyriakos Mitsotakis said which the kingdom’s betrayal of their cause VID-19 symptoms in Turkmenistan’s gov- on Friday his country aviation authority said by a major Arab play- Turkmenistan, the only ernment still clings to would only start talks came at the request of er, while they still lack country in Central Asia its narrative that the with Turkey to resolve the UAE, follows an a state of their own. where no coronavirus country has no cases conflicting claims once agreement last month “Bahrain will allow all cases have been offi- of coronavirus -- even Turkish “provocations” lated last month after disputed area for energy Greece and Egypt. Turkey that saw the UAE be- flights coming to and cially registered. though practically no ceased. Turkey dispatched a seis- exploration following a says the pact infringes on coming the third Arab departing from the RFE/RL correspon- one believes the claim. The war of words esca- mic survey vessel to a maritime deal between ...(More on P4)...(15) country to reach a deal ...(More on P4)...(16) dents in the tightly Many people say they controlled country said prefer to stay home for medical personnel at treatment, fearing that Second Crew Daniel Prude: Officers Involved US Troops Deploy to hospitals in the Turk- they may be infected Member, Dead Lithuania During Heightened men capital, Ashgabat, with the coronavirus in Black Man’s Death Suspended said on September 3 while staying at hos- Cows Found Tensions in Eastern Europe that the situation had pitals that are over- After Ship Sinks WASHINGTON - The police officers involved WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army will initi- been worsening over whelmed with patients Off Japan in the arrest and asphyx- ate on Friday the deployment of about 500 the past three weeks with COVID-19 symp- TOKYO - Japanese rescuers iation death of a Black troops to Lithuania as part of a military oper- and that the number of toms. found a second crew member man in New York state ation, though government officials have said fatalities had been on The bodies of those and multiple dead cows Fri- have been suspended, the strategy has nothing to do with recent the rise as well. who have died of CO- day in waters where a live- the mayor of Rochester political tensions in the region. In a sign of the deterio- VID-19-like lung dis- stock ship capsized and is said on Thursday, one “The United States is Lithuania’s strategic rating situation, medi- eases are being deliv- believed to have sunk during day after harrowing transatlantic defense partner and one of the cal personnel com- ered to their relatives stormy weather, coast guard footage of the March in- main allies ensuring the security of the en- plained that they were in special plastic bags officials said. cident was released. tire Baltic region,” Lithuanian Minister of being forced against and the number of The man was found uncon- Daniel Prude’s family National Defense, Raimundas Karoblis said their will to work in fresh graves across the scious and floating face down on Wednesday released Thursday. “The rotation of the U.S. troops in quarantine zones for country is increasing about 75 miles northwest of body camera footage Lithuania is a deterrence factor of particular two-week stints while exponentially. Amami Oshima island in the from his arrest in March significance contributing to NATO efforts in having to pay from The World Health Or- East China Sea, where rescu- in Rochester, in up- the Baltic region.” their own pockets for ganization on August ers have been looking for the state New York, which Lithuania neighbors Belarus, the site of personal protection 7 expressed concerns equipment. over the increase of Gulf Livestock 1 ship and its showed a group of offi- Local newspaper Demo- “immediate suspen- heightened political tensions as protests missing crew since it sent a cers putting a hood over have erupted ...(More on P4)...(19) In some cases, experi- atypical pneumonia crat and Chronicle re- sion” of seven police enced nurses said they ...(More on P4)...(23) distress signal early Wednes- Prude’s head as he knelt ported on Thursday that officers involved in the day. on the ground, hand- Rochester Mayor Lovely incident. The newspa... Police: 5 Found Dead The man, whose nationality cuffed and naked. Warren had ordered the (More on P4)...(18) and crew status is unknown, After Shooting in OSCE Provides Resources to was taken to a hospital but Ontario Home Improve Police-Community later pronounced dead, said Moscow Mayor Sobyanin Tells Relations in Tajikistan Takahiro Yamada, a senior OSHAWA, Ontario — Police said five people spokesman for the regional Putin He Was Vaccinated with New were found dead and another with serious DUSHANBE - Ceremo- (MIA). Valeriu Chiveri, coast guard headquarters. He injuries following an early morning shooting nies to inaugurate offic- Head of the OSCE Pro- said rescuers also spotted doz- Russian Covid-19 Vaccine Friday in a home east of Toronto. es for Public Councils, gramme Office in Du- ens of cow carcasses floating MOSCOW - Moscow Mayor Sergei ed at all, whether this vaccine is fully A spokesman said multiple calls came in devoted to promoting shanbe, and Lieuten- in the area. So far, he said he Sobyanin has told Russian President ready,” Sobyanin said. around 1:20 a.m. reporting the sound of gun- community policing, ant-General Nazarzoda was not aware of reports of Vladimir Putin that he is taking part “In order to encourage my colleagues, shots from a home in Oshawa, Ontario. and to open a third Sharif, Head of the MIA carcasses washing ashore the in the trials of Russia’s Covid-19 vac- and in order to be confident myself that Constable George Tudos said four of the Model Police station Directorate took part in Japanese coast. cine. a window of opportunity has opened deceased are believed to be men and one of took place on 31 Au- the inauguration of the The 11,947-ton ship, its 43 During his meeting with Sobyanin, in this situation in our country, that them is believed to be a woman, but added gust in Dushanbe and offices for Public Coun- crew and 5,800 cows left New held by video link, Putin asked the Russia does have a good domestic vac- that police are waiting for the coroner to con- on 1 September 2020 in cils. The office premises Zealand in mid-August head- mayor whether he has been inocu- cine, I made the decision, colleagues firm ages. the district of Varzob, are fully refurbished ing to Tangshan on China’s lated against coronavirus. from the institute allowed me to do Tudos said officers also found another wom- respectively. and equipped with eastern coast. “Vladimir Vladimirovich [Putin], this [to be vaccinated]. I’m already al- an in the house with a gunshot wound and Providing resources for furniture and modern A Filipino crew member, [otherwise] it would be difficult for most halfway through the entire large she was sent to a local hospital with serious improving community technology. They will 45-year-old Chief Officer Ed- me to champion the Russian vaccine, phase, so to speak,” he said. but non-life-threatening injuries. policing is part of joint provide a place for ter- vardo Sareno, was rescued because even today, according to Sobyanin said that he is “feeling well, Investigators said they believe the shooter is efforts by the OSCE ritorial police inspec- late Wednesday. Coast guard public opinion surveys, around one and, hopefully, this won’t change.” among the dead. Police were not looking for Programme Office tors, members of the video shows rescuers careful- half of Russians, no more than half, Putin also asked Sobyanin whether he any more suspects and there were no commu- (POiD) in Dushanbe Public Council and the ly maneuvering their boat in... or maybe even less than half, doubt developed a fever after vaccination. nity safety concerns. and Tajikistan’s Minis- community to meet (More on P4)...(17) whether it’s necessary to be vaccinat- “No, ...(More on P4)...(20) Police initially...(More on P4)...(21) try of Internal Affairs ...(More on P4)...(24) 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 Saturday September 05, 2020

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24°C 12°C 16°C 24°C 17°C 7°C 14°C Without Women’s Rights in Afghanistan, UN Inaugurates Skills Democracy Will Never Be Complete Development Project KABUL - Without women’s rights in with freedom of political gatherings for Afghan Refugee Afghanistan, democracy will never and political participation. So, if you be complete, veteran Afghan politi- really ignore women’s rights in this Women in Pakistan cian Fawzia Koofi told Al Arabiya in process, that means democracy is not an exclusive interview shortly before completed. That means other free- an assassination attempt was made doms and values will also be under- on her life earlier last month. mined,” Koofi told Al Arabiya. Koofi, a prominent women’s rights Afghan officials described the attack advocate and member of the Afghan on Koofi’s life last month as an assas- team tasked with negotiating with sination attempt, although a spokes- the Taliban, sustained minor injuries man for the Taliban denied any in- in an attack on August 15 in Kabul by volvement. unknown gunmen. Koofi is part of a government-man- Days earlier, Koofi sat down with dated team of negotiators tasked with Al Arabiya’s senior anchor May- facing and meeting with the Taliban soon Noueihed in Kabul as part of to agree on a deal that would mark the network’s series of exclusive in- another attempt to reach a long-term terviews with Afghan leaders ahead ceasefire after the country’s 18 years of planned intra-Afghan peace talks of war. The team includes five wom- with the Taliban. en, including Koofi. “We have to make sure that women’s “As a woman member of the negotia- issue is incorporated into any stage tion team, my expectation is that the ISLAMABAD - The UNHCR Representative in Paki- during the agreement because I think public in Afghanistan should not ex- stan, Noriko Yoshida Thursday inaugurated a skills women’s rights in Afghanistan are pect only that for a woman member development project aimed at improving skills and interconnected with many progress, of this negotiation team to talk about income-generating capacity for local and Afghan ref- with freedom of speech, for instance, women’s ...( More on P4)...(5) ugee women in Quetta city of . “UNHCR Pakistan had signed its first-ever agree- ment with NAMA Women Advancement Establish- Ghani Pledges to ment, a private sector partner based in the United President Ghani Warns of ‘Second Arab Emirates, to conduct a project to support and Restore Flood-Damaged empower marginalized Afghan refugee and local Wave’ of Coronavirus in Afghanistan women through skill enhancement in Balochistan,” Infrastructure in Parwan KABUL - President Ashraf the UNHCR said in a statement. Ghani has warned that the The project would benefit 100 Afghan refugee and Pa- threat of a “second wave” of kistani women. These women will not only be trained coronavirus in Afghanistan but also be given monthly stipends to support their should not be ignored. family while they work, the statement said. The president said this in a Around 100 skilled and semi-skilled women will re- ceremony to sign a contract ceive the advanced training in carpets weaving in two for procurement of medical centers at Ghoasabad and Hazara Town of the city. equipment and medicines “Of total 70 percent are Afghan refugees and while needed for the fight against 30 percent are Pakistani women,” the UNHCR noted. coronavirus and a contract The UNHCR Representative Yoshida visited the skill for building 10 hospitals for training center at Ghoasabad in Quetta and formally treatment of patients suffer- inaugurated the project where the female artisans ing from the disease. will be trained and guided to produce Emirati-in- The hospitals, with total spired designs. capacity of 750 beds, are Yoshida also interacted with the Afghan and Paki- expected to be built in 10 stani women and exchanged views on “how this pro- provinces of the country ject will ...( More on P4)...(6) PARWAN - President Ashraf Ghani during a trip to within five months. Dai- The contracts are valued 40 Parwan province on Thursday pledged to restore infra- kundi (100), Zabul (100), million US dollars, which structure in the flood-damaged areas of the province. Ghor (100), Faryab (100), will be financed by the Talks with Taliban to Start Soon: Last week flash floods hit 15 provinces in Afghanistan, Helmand (100), Uruzgan Asian Development Bank. and Parwan was the hardest hit. By the latest count, the (50), Badghis (50), Paktia The hospitals will be built by Chief Negotiator floods killed 250 people across the country and injured (50), Sar-i-Pul (50), Saman- the National Development KABUL - The government’s 300 others, according to Afghan government numbers. gan (50). Company. (1TV NEWS) chief negotiator Massoum Ghani met those residents affected by the floods and Stanikzai says the team would promised to address their hardships and needs. soon start intra-Afghan talks “My commitment to you (Parwan residents) is to create Afghan Forces Thwart with Taliban on behalf of the a clear plan for Charikar city which will cover all the nation. affected areas,” said Ghani. Taliban Offensive on Security Stanikzai, who leads the team, “Regarding shelters (the president) has clear plans, but tweeted that the declaration addressing each single family is a technical issue,” said Checkpoints in Kandahar of the consultative Loya Jirga Ghani’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh, who ac- KANDAHAR - The Afghan core” prisoners, except for was in fact a roadmap for di- companied the president to Parwan. forces thwarted a Taliban at- seven, paving the way for rect peace talks in the national Recent floods in Parwan province left at least 150 peo- tack on security checkpoints the talks. interests. ple dead and 300 more wounded. in southern Kandahar prov- Meanwhile, Briefing the Se- Stanikzai, however, did not On Wednesday, President The floods also destroyed dozens of houses. ince, killing at least 15 mili- curity Council on the situ- give a specific date for the The president added the Ghani met the negotiating Amina, 15, is a resident of Parwan who has been dis- tants, the Defense Ministry ation in Afghanistan, the launch of the long-awaited government-mandated peace team at the Presidential Pal- placed alongside her two sisters due to the recent floods. (MoD) confirmed. Secretary-General’s Special talks. But a well-placed source negotiating team enjoyed ace. He said the Afghans saw “We request that the government provides us with The MoD said in a statement Representative for Afghani- said the negotiating team was strong support from his ad- their strength in diversity, shelter and paves the way for us to continue our educa- Friday that the Afghan forc- stan, and Head of the UN expected to travel to Doha for ministration and the people. unity and coordination. tion,” said Amina. (TOLO NEWS) es targeted the militants in Assistance Mission in Af- talks with the Taliban. (Pajhwok) Shahwali Kot district of the ghanistan (UNAMA), Deb- province on Thursday. orah Lyons, said that “the Teams Train Ahead of At least 15 insurgents were level of violence on the bat- Afghans Need World’s Help More killed and six more were tlefield remains deeply wor- Shpageeza Cricket League wounded in the raids, the rying.” Than Ever: Raz KABUL - Teams have begun training ahead of the statement added. She called on the two sides KABUL - As intra-Afghan Shpageeza Cricket League, which begins in three days. “They were targeted by to consider a humanitarian talks loom, Afghanistan’s Matches will be held at the Kabul Cricket Stadium from ANA while they were plan- ceasefire as one of the first permanent representative to September 6 -16, 2020. ning to attack ANDSF check- items on the agenda of In- the United Nations has said The Spin Ghar Tigers and the Kabul Eagles have al- points, and a large amount tra- Afghan negotiations. her country needs interna- ready begun training. of their ammunition and “For Afghanistan’s most tional community’s support “The winner (of the league) will be the team that plays weapons were destroyed as vulnerable people, the more than ever. well,” said Riaz Afridi, Spin Ghar Tigers’ head coach well,” the statement read. stakes could not be higher. The intra-Afghan talks, ahead of the start of the league, adding: “You will wit- The Taliban yet comment in I urge all member states to which were originally sched- ness our efforts.” this regard. amplify this call as the ne- uled to begin in March, are Kabul Eagles head coach Asadullah Khan said “it’s an It comes as the intra-Afghan gotiations begin. And the expected to start in Doha, opportunity for young players to play with the national negotiation, aimed to find negotiations will begin,” she Qatar, this month. team members.” a political settlement for noted. The direct talks between a Saturday, Afghanistan’s Cricket Board (ACB) an- ending the long-term war “After four decades of war, government-mandated ne- pleting the prisoner swap was crucial phase in Afghani- nounced that the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Afghanistan, is expected the people of Afghanistan gotiating team and the Tali- process after releasing all, ex- stan’s history. has granted approval for the attendance of crowds at a to kick start in the next few have more reason than ever ban leaders will follow the cept seven, Taliban prisoners. She said as the peace talks reduced capacity-- 30%--for the seventh edition of the days. to hope that this devastat- release of prisoners from Afghanistan permanent rep- were inching closer, Afghani- Shpageeza Cricket League. The Afghan government on ing conflict may come to an both sides. resentative to the UN, Adela stan needed the international According to the guidelines issued, “ACB has to make Thursday released the final end,” the UN envoy said. The Afghan government on Raz, told the UNSC that the community’s support more sure the spectators ...( More on P4)...(7) batch of the Taliban “hard- (ATN) Thursday announced com- start of the intra-Afghan talks than ever before. (Pajhwok)