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Volume No. 4383 Thursday February 06, 2020 Dalw 17, 1398 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Special Care Center Pakistan to for Coronavirus in Trump Renews Pledge to Continue Aiding Kabul Bring Back US Troops Afghan Peace Process KABUL - On February 4th, 2020, the first special KABUL - Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan care center to fight coronavirus was established in from Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Wednesday said Islam- Afghan-Japan Communicable Disease Hospital in abad played a vital role in the US-Taliban peace Kabul. talks and would continue facilitating the process. Public Health Minister Ferozuddin Feroz says that The envoy said this while addressing a gathering the center offers 100 beds, and is dedicated to diag- at the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul, marking Kash- nose and cure coronavirus patients. mir Solidarity Day. The minister adds that if need be, they will estab- Nasrullah Khan said Afghanistan and Pakistan lish such centers, with a capacity of 150 beds, in were neighbors and enjoyed a long border, add- other provinces too. ing that around two million Afghan refugees still He says, “The special care center is meant for those lived in Pakistan. infected and/or possibly exposed to the virus – He said the Afghan peace process was vital for Af- they will be diagnosed and cured here, because ghanistan, Pakistan and the entire region, adding moving patients around, adds to the possibility of that Pakistan was playing a key role in the process. the outbreak.” He said Pakistan facilitated the launch of Taliban Authorities in the hospital say that as of now, the and US talks and facilitated the process to a great- outbreak of the coronavirus in Afghanistan is neg- er extent. ative. “Peace in Afghanistan is vital for us. War is not Mohammad Tahir Formuli, head of Afghan-Japan a solution to Afghan problem, this conflict should Communicable Disease Hospital, says, “There is come to an end to serve the best interest of the peo- no problem in the diagnosis and treatment of pa- ple of Afghanistan and Pakistan.” tients. We have the required number of staff. In Pir Syed Ahmad Gilani, head of the Melli Mahaz case, God forbid, ...( More on P4)...(1) Party, said there ...( More on P4)...(3)

WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has renewed his pledge to bring back US troops from Afghanistan as his administration aims to end the United States’s longest war. “We are working to finally end America’s longest war and bring our troops back home,” Trump said on Tuesday during his State of the Union address to US Congress that touched on few foreign-policy points. “I am not looking to kill hundreds of thousands of people in Afghanistan, many of them totally inno- cent,” Trump told the joint session of Congress. “It is also not our function to serve other nations as a law enforcement agency. These are war-fighters, the best in the world, and they either want to fight to win or ...( More on P4)...(2) We Want Peace That Protects Last Decade Marks over 80,000 Women’s Rights: Ghani Civilian Casualties, Afghanistan KABUL - President Ashraf Ghani KABUL - The latest statistics on Wednesday stressed protec- by the Independent Human tion of women’s rights and solu- Rights Commission shows that tion to their problems, saying he over 80,000 civilians, either did not want to change the peace killed or wounded, in the last process into a political trade. decade in Afghanistan. A statement from the Presiden- The IHR’s annual report, un- tial Palace Media’s office received veiled Tuesday, February 4, by Pajhwok Afghan News said says that though the violence President Ghani met with Kabul graph has reduced by a mar- women’s representatives from gin of 45%, compared to 2018, various parts at the Presidential between 2009 and late 2019, Palace Wednesday. around 28,979 civilians have The statement said women shared been killed, and 57,844 others their problems regarding health- have been injured. care, sports, education, high The report also indicates that education, social associations, 70,597 people were domesti- economic and commerce with cally displaced due to the war. President Ghani at the meeting. The IHRC’s findings suggest President Ghani ordered the Ka- district. He called for creation of a past five years and the process that the main cause of the ci- National Security Forces are lows: bul municipality to provide elec- strong women council to address would continue. Ghani promised vilian casualties are the insur- responsible as well. The Taliban: 71% tion opportunity to two women’s their issues, saying women were further facilities ...( More on gent groups – the Taliban and The report categorizes the sub- National forces: 14% representatives in each municipal recruited to high posts during the P4)...(4) the ISIS – and partially, the jects of the casualties as fol- ISIS: 5% ...( More on P4)...(5) No Cargo Flight from Kandahar Analysts: Multiple Plans to India Current Solar Year Affect Peace Process KANDAHAR CITY - Fresh and Kandahar to India through the percent on Afghanistan exports KABUL - Analysts familiar with on a ceasefire and a reduction in and National Parties, among oth- dried fruit traders and their rep- air corridor, but no flights were from the beginning of the current the Afghan peace process say violence. President Ghani is in- ers, have presented plans for the resentatives on Wednesday said made since the beginning of cur- year”, he said. they see a lack of “serious coordi- sisting on a ceasefire while Chief reconciliation process. no cargo flight took place from rent year. “Pakistan always creates prob- nation” between the government Executive Abdullah Abdullah Analysts said the intra-Afghan southern Kandahar province to He said creating the air corridor lems for fresh fruits exports, it and political parties and move- reiterates that the current oppor- negotiations – if started – will not India current 1398 solar year. was a symbolic move from the sometimes shuts the border and ments that have presented vari- tunity – which is the Taliban’s have a result unless there is an Traders and commerce and in- government as it was stopped af- sometimes increases taxes”, he ous draft plans for reconciliation willingness for a reduction in vi- agreement between the US and dustry officials called for resump- ter its launch. said, adding that gardeners were and talks with the Taliban. olence – should be taken advan- the Taliban. tion of cargo flights to India and Grape production in Kandahar obliged to dry their fruits and There are at least eleven plans tage of. “None of these plans have been said the air corridor was a great was high but traders were in then export them abroad as ex- and frameworks for talks and the Since the start of the US-Taliban implemented. They are still work- opportunity for fresh and dried trouble exporting them and they porting them fresh could gener- peace process itself, according to talks in 2018, the Afghan govern- ing on them. As far as I know, fruits exports. needed cargo flights this year ate a low revenue. analysts, who said none of these ment, the High Peace Council, the politicians want to agree on a uni- Haji Nanai Agha, head of Fresh more than any other years in the Agha said it was responsibility schemes have been put into prac- Heart of Asia Foundation, former fied plan,” presidential advisor Fruits Traders’ Association in past, he said. of the government to resolve the tice so far. president Hamid Karzai, Jamiat- Nabi Misdaq said. Kandahar, told Pajhwok Afghan “Pakistan is the biggest market problem and facilitate exports More recently, there are opposite e-Islami Afghanistan party, Hizb- Analysts also said that a major- News that they were fully pre- for Kandahar fresh fruits, but this through air. ideas coming from the Presiden- e-Islami party, Wahdat-e-Islami ity of these plans are general, and pared to export fresh fruits from country increased taxes by 300 He ...( More on P4)...(6) tial Palace and the Sapidar Palace party, the High Council of Jihadi lack ...( More on P4)...(7) 2 February 06, 2020 Main News Page Ghani Orders Merge of State-Owned Enterprises AIC Working Under Govt’s Influence, Says IWA to Establish a Development Corporation KABUL - The Integrity Watch On the other hand, AIC head KABUL - President Ghani signed Afghanistan (IWA) on Wednes- Ainuddin Bahaduri said that a decree ordering the merge of day said the Access to Informa- the commission was a govern- state-owned enterprises to estab- tion Commission (AIC) worked ment’s institution but it worked lish a single corporation naming under government’s influence, independently. ‘National Development Corpora- a claim the commission rejected. He said the commission was tion’. Mohammad Ikram Afzali, IWA ready to respond to evidence The ordinance document indicates head, told a press conference from journalists or other people that the President has ordered the here that the Afghan govern- to prove that AIC was not inde- merging of eight state-owned en- ment had failed to implement pendent. terprises to incorporate a national the Access to Information Law A day earlier, a number of me- development corporation. properly and the relevant com- dia representatives and jour- The enterprises mentioned to be mission was under its pressure. nalists held a protest meeting merged are Housing Construction The Presidential Palace, the At- against government’s indiffer- Enterprise, Banahi Construction torney General Office, the Su- ence regarding sharing infor- Enterprise, Afghani Construction preme Court and Parliament mation with media. Enterprise, Helmand Construction are major barriers to Access to More than 30 high-profile me- Enterprise, Ghori and Jabal Saraj Information Law and they have dia outlets in the country and 18 cement production enterprises, violated the law in this regard, media entities have considered Food Enterprise and Nangarhar he said. the situation regarding access Wadi Agricultural Enterprise. “Unfortunately AIC somehow to information a serious threat Ghani has appointed Abdul Rah- defended the government’s po- to freedom of expression and man Attash as the CEO of the ‘Na- tional Development Corporation’ sition on Tuesday and ignored asked the Afghan government and he has been authorized to at- creating a new corporation is said The Ministry of Finance is tasked tive Office of President will fund the government’s shortcom- and the international commu- tend the cabinet and high council to be the coherence and imple- to transfer the new corporation’s the corporation until it gets the ini- ings,” he said. nity to take required measures meetings chaired by the President. mentation of the national projects initial investment funds within the tial investment funds, said in the “Most of government officials in this regard. According to the decree, the aim of in a better way. next 60 days and the Administra- decree. (KHAAMA PRESS) do not share information with Protest rally which was held on journalists for their own per- lack of access to information, of- sonal and political interests”, he ficials of media supporting en- said. tities and media outlets blamed Afghan Female Iran Suggests Bloc to Afzali stressed that creating a the Ministry of Information and good law without implement- Culture and Kabul Municipality Entrepreneurs Can Now Get Deal with Regional Issues ing it was meaningless. for not following up the work Interest-Free Loans AIC should act independently process of the Freedom of Ex- and should not accept pressures pression’s monument. (Pajh- from the government, he added. wok) Dozens Arrested over Land Grabbing in Daikundi NEILI - Accused of land grab- land grab accusations to the judi- bing, around 140 individuals cial organs. have been introduced to judicial He did not provide details in this organs in southwestern Daikun- regard, adding further informa- di province, an official said. tion would be provided to the Abdul Ghafoor Hakimi, the jus- media by judicial organs later. tice department chief, told Pajh- Ali Hussain Nibi, a resident of wok Afghan News cases of 444 the Neili City, the provincial PESHAWAR - Iran has urged regional challenges. individuals had been discussed capital, accused local authorities KABUL - A program to provide Rahila Sajadi, a female entrepre- closer cooperation between Is- Russia, China, Turkey, Pakistan in light of complaints registered of their involvement in the issue loans to Afghan female entrepre- neur, said that she would use the lamabad and Tehran to resolve and Iran should enter an alli- against them over the past eight and said the provincial munici- neurs without any interest was loan in purchasing handicraft regional issues including the ance to grapple with regional years. palities had to specify their mas- launched on Wednesday. items of female prisoners to sell conflict in Afghanistan. challenges and promote coop- He said 174 of the 444 cases of ter plan in this regard. (Pajhwok) The program was launched by them in markets. Manizha Wafiq, Apart from cooperation on eration, the ambassador sug- land grabs were referred to ju- Afghanistan Women Chamber of head of Afghanistan Women gested. dicial organs and the rest were Commerce and Industry, where Chamber of Commerce and In- bringing peace to Afghanistan, under investigation. a female entrepreneur could get dustry, said that the program an Iranian diplomat said the “Countries like Iran, Pakistan, He said the accused individuals up to 3,000 US dollars loan from would help make entrepreneur- two nations work together to Turkey, Russia and China have had arbitrarily constructed resi- a private bank. ship and investment by women build a railroad between Gwa- the potential to form a new alli- dential compounds and build- At the program’s launch, a total in the country to grow. More than dar and Chabahar ports. ance for a better future for the ings in Shahraj Jadid Neili and of $18,000 was provided as loans 100,000 women in Afghanistan Ambassador Seyyed Moham- region,” remarked. to nine women from Kabul, Herat are carrying out business activi- mad Ali Hosseini, speaking at The effective use of other fo- Dashti Zamin areas. and Balkh provinces. ties, nearly half of them involved the Islamabad Strategic Studies rums like D-8 Organisation for Khadija Ahmadi, the Neili may- They are expected to repay the in traditional fields such as handi- Institute (ISSI) on Tuesday, pro- Economic Cooperation and ...( or, told Pajhwok that they had loans in one year. craft. ...( More on P4)...(9) posed a new bloc to deal with More on P4)...(10) introduced 174 individuals over Outlook Horoscope

Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Feb 6, 2020 - When was the last time you Feb 6, 2020 - Welcome to another great day, Feb 6, 2020 - You might feel the need Feb 6, 2020 - Serious thinking and com- used a pen and paper, Aries? In this age Cancer. The energy from the day’s aspects for some time to yourself today, Li- munication will be enhanced today, of computers, the keyboard has all but is positive and encouraging when it comes bra. And why not take it? Chances are Capricorn. These are strong qualities replaced these wonderful tools. In the to communication and interaction with oth- you’re surrounded by others most of for you anyway, and with this added same way that walking provides much ers. Why not take advantage of this? Get to- the time, and when you don’t take time boost, you’ll need to have a place to express yourself. more than fresh air, the kinesthetic val- gether to visit with friends and family and enjoy yourself. to be alone with your thoughts and feelings, it can If you’ve started a journal, this can prove to be an ex- ue of the rhythmic motion of writing with a pen is far Consider inviting people over for a game or dinner. Even prove unhealthy for you. Taking care of your emo- cellent outlet. Talking with other people is another. If more soothing and even healing than most realize. a potluck can be a lot of fun. You work hard all the time, tional well-being is critical, as you have a deeply there are issues or worries that have been bothering so play hard today! sensitive nature. you, consider getting together with those involved and airing what’s on your mind. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Feb 6, 2020 - Today may bring a keen sense Feb 6, 2020 - You might find yourself really Feb 6, 2020 - Today you may want to go of empathy and understanding, Taurus. interested in getting out and doing something your own way regardless of what some- Feb 6, 2020 - You might feel cornered into With this, verbal communication is also today, Leo. And why not? It can’t be too diffi- one else wants, Scorpio. Your independ- doing something you just don’t want to more likely to be effective. Consider seiz- cult to phone a few friends and arrange to get ence is very important to you. However, do today, Aquarius. Perhaps you made a ing this energy by making a point of talk- together in the evening. Or perhaps you can compromise might be necessary in order to promise to handle a project, or someone ing through any problems or issues you look in the events page in your local newspa- avoid serious conflict. Consider splitting your day to allow close to you has decided that it’s the day to have with those in your life. If they don’t live with you, see per and see whether a meeting or lecture is taking place for the wishes of those close to you and time for yourself. tackle something specific. Either way, if you’re uncom- about driving over to visit them or calling them up to work that you’d like to attend. Is there a place you’ve been curi- If you can’t make others understand why you want to be fortable following through, communicate that to this things out. ous about and wanted to visit? If so, go there today and alone, this might be the best solution. person. Your ability to express yourself and be under- check it out. Make the best of your time! stood is enhanced with this day’s energy. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Feb 6, 2020 - Don’t be surprised if you Feb 6, 2020 - Today may well find you find your mind going a thousand miles a Feb 6, 2020 - Consider channeling your philo- in the mood to head out on a venture or Feb 6, 2020 - You might discover that minute today, Gemini. Slowing down will sophical inspirations into some creative writ- visit someone, Sagittarius. When was someone close to you, a family member likely elude you and you’ll have to find one ing, Virgo. You’ll certainly enjoy this type of the last time you took a day for something like this? perhaps, could use a hand today, Pisces. means or another to express what’s racing activity. Even if you haven’t explored this Chances are it’s been too long. Not only will you en- Chances are good, too, that he or she around in your head. The aspects today before, there’s no better day than today to give it a whirl. joy it but others will be thrilled to have some time won’t ask for help out of pride. Don’t let that stop you, lend much to communication. Perhaps talking over your Why not start a journal if you haven’t done so already? with you as well. Whether you pack up the whole though. If you recognize a situation where you can be writing or ideas with someone whose insight you value This will give your ideas a place to incubate, and it can be- family or head out on your own, seize the opportu- of assistance, go for it. Don’t wait for an invitation or will do the trick. Even doodling can give you a place to come a starting point for further reflection. Or you could nity to visit a new place or connect with people you request. Simply take hold of the circumstances and do put your thoughts. Explore these activities today. try your hand at poetry and fiction instead. haven’t seen in a while. what you can.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind China and Afghanistan Working Together to Win the Battle Against the Virus By: Wang Yu H.E. President Ghani, H.E. Chief Executive Abdullah, H.E. acting Foreign ecently, a sudden outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia Minister Chakhansuri and H.E. Minister of Public Health Feroz have re- February 06, 2020 emerged in China. All Chinese people have made great sacrifices peatedly expressed their confidence through various channels that China Rand efforts to this end and are still fighting against the coronavirus. will win the fight against the epidemic. The Afghanistan-China Friend- As Chinese ambassador to Afghanistan, I have been closely following the ship Association led by H.E. Ambassador Baheen, the Third Political De- trend of the coronavirus and maintained good communication with the partment of the MoFA, also expressed support. On Twitter, many Afghan Afghan government and the media. Here, I would like to brief my Afghan netizens left messages to bless China to overcome the epidemic as soon friends on the latest situation of the epidemic. as possible. All these have moved me very much, and I really feel the For the government of China, outbreak containment is of paramount traditional friendship of helping each other and sharing weal and woe importance now. President Xi Jinping chaired leadership meetings and between China and Afghanistan. In addition, many countries and inter- Reaching a Deal made important instructions. Acting with a high sense of responsibility national organizations have also cast a “vote of confidence” in China’s to people’s health, the Chinese government has taken the most compre- fight against the epidemic. WHO Director-General praised China for set- hensive and strict prevention and control measures after the outbreak of ting a new standard for outbreak response, said that there is no reason for or Deadlock the epidemic, many of which have far exceeded what International Health measures that unnecessarily interfere with international travel. Regulations required. We make the best use of the socialist system’s ad- Some Afghan friends also asked me about the situation of Afghan stu- eace talks carry increasing significance for Afghan peo- vantages, which enable us to concentrate resources to accomplish large dents in Wuhan, Hubei Province. In this regard, I have maintained close ple, who have frequently urged the Taliban to stop vio- undertakings and mobilize all of China in action to fight the epidemic. The communication with the acting Foreign Minister and the Minister of Pub- lence and negotiate with the Kabul administration. Af- miracle of building the Huoshenshan Hospital in 10 days and the touching lic Health of Afghanistan. A few days ago, I paid a special visit to Minister Pter many ups and downs within the past year, the peace talks story of more than 7000 medical workers rushing to help Wuhan despite of Public Health Dr. Feroz to brief him about Afghan students in Wuhan between the United States and the Taliban have not borne the difficulties and dangers have demonstrated China’s conviction and cour- and said that China would ensure their health. Dr. Feroz was glad to hear desired result. With the backdoor talks in the Qatari capital of age in resolutely defeating the epidemic. that they are in good health. The embassy has kept in touch with some Af- Doha, it is said that no breakthrough has been made in the US- China has also been actively fulfilling its international obligations for the ghan students studying in Wuhan. A student named Mujtaba published Taliban talks. cause of global health and security. Since the novel coronavirus pneumo- an open letter a few days ago, saying that although he was faced with the There are two ways for the talks, the US and Taliban will reach nia outbreak, the Chinese Government, acting in an open, transparent and threat of the novel coronavirus, he was not panicked in Wuhan. He now either an agreement or a cul-de-sac. However, if the talks reach responsible manner, has been sharing timely information with its citizens has plenty of food, an orderly life and full confidence in the prevention a stalemate, the conflict will continue unabated and shatter Af- and the international community, informed WHO of the epidemic situa- and control of the epidemic. It is very touching that Afghan students are ghans’ hope for peace and stability. tion immediately, shared the virus genetic sequence with WHO and other working together with the people of Wuhan to fight the epidemic, and There are many reasons behind the possibility of the stalemate countries in a timely manner, and actively responding to various concerns the fine tradition of helping each other and sharing weal and woebe- in the talks: For the one, if the Taliban play a foul game at the and seeking stronger cooperation with the world. tween China and Afghanistan is being passed on among young people. table, haggle over higher prices, and seek to impose their con- According to a WHO report released on February 3, there are altogether I want to stress that virus knows no borders. The epidemic is temporary, ditions on their interlocutors without seeking to declare cease- 153 confirmed cases of the 2019-nCoV outside China, which is less than but cooperation lasts. In the face of the epidemic, many countries, includ- fire, peace talks are likely to reach a deadlock. 1% of the number in China, and no case in Afghanistan so far. In con- ing Afghanistan, have provided support and assistance to China in fight- Second, the role of global actors and regional stakeholders is trast, in 2009, the H1N1 flu in the US spread to 214 regions and countries, ing the epidemic in different ways, for which we are grateful. In the face very crucial in the talks. If regional and global actors do not including Afghanistan. The 2019-nCoV mortality rate in China is about of a public health crisis, countries should not create and spread fear. They put their weight behind the talks and pressure the Taliban to 2.1%, much lower than that of the 2009 H1N1 flu and other previous out- should work together to overcome the difficulties, rather than resort to be genuine and reasonable at the peace table, negotiations will breaks. This shows that China has done its best and taken the most power- beggar-thy-neighbor practice, let alone take advantage of others’ difficul- not come to fruition. ful measures to control the spread of the epidemic and protect the health of ties. China will continue cooperating with WHO and countries concerned Third, if the group’s supporters do not stop their financial and people around the world. Another good news is that since February 1, the including Afghanistan to safeguard the life and health of people of all intelligence support to the Taliban, talks will not be productive number of cured patients in China has exceeded the number of deaths. As countries. As a widely circulated poem in the Muslim world goes, hu- enough. That is, if the Taliban are equipped financially, they of 24:00 on February 4, a total of 892 cases have been cured and discharged man beings are members of a whole, in creation of one essence and soul; will continue their insurgency and are unlikely to act genu- from hospital. This is an important sign that the epidemic is controllable if one member is afflicted with pain, other members uneasy will remain. inely in this regard. and treatable. At present, the cure rate is still rising, and it is believed that China and Afghanistan are friendly and brotherly countries that have To undermine the Taliban group, Ulema Council and reli- we will see the turning point soon. The Chinese government and people thousands of years of friendship. I believe that as long as the two coun- gious scholars have to challenge their fundamental ideology. are united as one, and we have the confidence, ability and resources to win tries work together, we will win the war of prevention and control of the Although Afghan religious scholars have issued fatwa earlier this war against the epidemic as soon as possible. coronavirus outbreak together. denouncing the Taliban’s acts of violence, such fatwas have not Afghan friends also have confidence in China’s war against the epidemic. Wang Yu is Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan been preached and were simply reduced to written form. Recently, a number of religious scholars called in the Taliban war “haram” (prohibited by Islamic law) in Afghanistan and urged warring sides to negotiate to end the war. Calling it “ha- ram”, head of Ulema Kapisa Council Mirwais Karimi is cited The ups and downs of democracy as saying, “No one is allowed to interpret it in their own way. They can’t say that the war is legitimate.” in Afghanistan Religious scholars from across the world, mainly of Pakistan, have to issue global fatwa against the fundamental ideology of the Taliban and their affiliates and other radical groups. The By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari silence of Pakistani religious scholars regarding the Taliban’s (NII), said there are 483 media across Afghanistan, including 96 television fundamental acts and violent practices in Afghanistan, which lthough the modernization process has begun since the kingdom networks, 190 radio stations, 14 news agencies and 183 print media. But have no religious basis, is really surprising to me. In short, it of Habibullah Khan and Amanullah Khan in Afghanistan, the ex- according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Culture and Information, is really hard to put an end to the protracted war unless the perience of democracy is attributed to two distinct periods, namely 2000 and 343 media have taken work permit in the country. Along with Athe era Mohammad Zahir Shah and Hamed Karzai. Historically, after the mass media, social media such as Face-book and Twitter have also a lot of Taliban are pressured and undermined financially and ideo- logically. In such a case, all segments of the society – including death of Abdul Rahman Khan, his son Habibullah Khan took the power users. Several foreign and international media are also active in Afghani- politicians, religious scholars, tribal elders, civil society activ- with releasing dozens of prisoners, inviting back the exiled Afghan figures stan. Criticism from governance and also from political, cultural, and eco- ists, etc. – should play their role actively and constructively. and ended the dictatorial atmosphere in the country. With starting changes nomic issues have no restrictions in the country. Therefore, the extent of The Taliban are unwilling to go beyond reaching an agreement from himself, he divorced his fifth wife so as to show his firm determina- such freedom has been unprecedented in Afghanistan. for US troop withdrawal in exchange for their pledge not to tion on enforcement of Islamic law. After a trip to India, he realized that his The second important component of democracy which achieved in last two allow Afghanistan to be used to plan terrorist attacks against country was lagged behind civilization and progress. After that he got inter- decade is civil society institutions and including multiple political parties. the US and to abjure ties with al-Qaeda, ISIL or other terrorist ested in developmental activities and so he established Habibia high school In democratic systems, the civil institutions such as student unions, trade groups. and then commenced the publication of the Seraj al-Akhbar. The Habibiya unions, social associations, research institutes and universities not only play On his recent trip to Kabul, US Special Representative for Af- School became the main center of Enlightenment where Indian, Turkish, as watchdogs role but also bridge between government and people with ghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad briefed Afghan and Afghan teachers promoted the ideas of independence and constitution- playing a preventive role against authoritarianism. The growth of such in- high-ranking officials including CEO Abdullah and his elec- alism. The Independent and constitutionalist intellectuals formed a national stitutions strengthens and stabilizes the democracy in the country. The in- secret group but they were arrested and executed by the king. When Mul- toral team on five key issues: US-Taliban deal conditions, re- ternational assistance through civil society organizations has strengthened lah Mohammad Wasif, who considered as the leader of the Constitutional- civil society institutions contributing plurality of voices in the community. duction in violence and ceasefire, the continuation of NUG un- ists, was executed he asked a pen and paper and then wrote that he had left The voice of civil society plays important role in major political decision til the final election results are announced, creating a national his life and property for constitutionalism. making such as the peace and social justice. In Afghanistan, the civil society consensus for the success of the peace process and US’ support Although the constitutionalists were repressed in the beginning, later in has always stressed on preservation of democratic values, social justice, free to a transparent election result. 1911 it revived with recommencement of Siraj al-Akhbar under leadership and fair election and so on. This implies that the society has largely rescued It is true that there has been no breakthrough in the US-Taliban of Mahmoud Tarzi. Seraj al-Akhbar always took stance against internal des- from monopolistic condition. The third important component of democracy talks since the two sides still discuss the four issues and cease- potism, British colonist policies and overall raised the voice of second con- which achieved in last two decade is rule of law and constitution. The con- fire and reduction in violence are still controversial. stitutionalists with modern European literature. With the fall of Amanul- stitution comprises all rules and regulations about political power, transi- The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanded “demon- lah, the constitutionalism and modernism movement were also fallen tion of political power and enforcement of political power. The constitution strable evidence” from the Taliban that it can and will reduce down. After years of closure, a more significant wave of democratization is the mother of the laws that define the framework of political system, limit violence before signing a deal that would be a prelude to intra- re-emerged under kingdom of Zahir Shah which is referred to as “decade of the political power and specify boundaries of individual liberty. Moreover, Afghan talks. It was said earlier that the US and the Taliban democracy”. The Constitutionalist ideas were at the forefront of the decade all other laws are originated from the constitution. This constitution which were close to signing a deal, it is not clear how close they are. of democracy. The political experience of the decade of democracy is signifi- considered as eighth constitution in Afghanistan ratified under President The two sides have come close to a deal on multiple occasions cant and can be summarized in several important points: the rise of politi- Hamid Karza in 2003 in 12 chapters and 162 articles. Though the current over the past few weeks, but realities on the grounds halted cal parties, draft of the constitutional law, establishment of newspapers and constitution of Afghanistan has some minor flaws, it is one of the best laws the progress. magazines, growth of secularists and communist intellectuals and freedom in the region and considered as an important achievement for Afghanistan. Peace talks hit national headlines frequently and Khalilzad of social association and demonstration which showed a sort of pluralistic It defines the division of powers, freedom of expression, the rights and du- makes repeated trips in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Qatar, society. The second experience of democracy begins with the presidency of ties and freedom of citizens; it prohibited all forms of discrimination in the however, there is still no tangible result. It indicates that reach- Hamid Karzai at the beginning of the 21st century. The international forces country. In light of the constitution, numerous laws have been adopted and ing a deal with the Taliban group, which appears not to be led by the United States and foreign organizations played key role in emer- amended in the past 18 years. As a result, Afghanistan has enriched in terms genuine in the talks, is highly difficult. gence of democracy and enhancement of the democratic values in the initial of having modern and democratic laws but there are serious challenges in In short, peace talks are a really rocky and tortuous road. The steps and so they were warmly welcomed by Afghan people. Despite nu- law enforcement. Taliban are insincere, and their war supporters seem unwilling merous challenges in the next decade, Afghanistan could succeed to pre- Now that Afghanistan has more than 19 years political experience with to discontinue their support to the group. serve democratic experience in Afghanistan. Now, after 19 years of ups and enjoying freedom of expression, free election, freedom of demonstration, downs, significant achievements have been made in various fields. Today, freedom of civil society, political party and so on there are serious concerns the democracy of Afghanistan has gained a long and promising experience about returning to the past. In fact, there are many factors including Taliban, which can be explained by following components: political interferences, religious and racial extremists that threaten democ- The first and most important component of democratic achievement in last racy in Afghanistan. These factors are so powerful that requires grave mea- two decade is the freedom of expression. The media growth in Afghani- sures in this segment of the history. stan has been the biggest achievement in the last two decades. Mojib Khal- Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- watgar, the chief executive officer of the Afghan Free Media Foundation ghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected]

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(1) Special Care ... women are protected, peace will not be en- after US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad ar- customary. Two returning Japanese citizens initially hanced with emotions.” (Pajhwok) rived in Kabul and told Afghan President Pelosi put out a hand and Trump turned the number of the infected exceeds, we can refused to be tested at all, though they Ashraf Ghani there has been “no notable away, leaving her arm in thin air. use auxiliary from the Infectious Diseases (5) Last Decade ... later changed their mind. progress” in talks with the Taliban. Later, Trump outdid even this stroke of Hospital, whose personnel have also been Japanese officials say the current designa- Other (unknown forces): 9% However, Khalilzad said he was hopeful of theatrics by singling out a woman in the trained in a relevant field.” tion of the virus does not allow for either Naeem Nazari, the deputy of the IHRC reaching an understanding with them on audience whose army husband had been To date, the coronavirus has been spread to forcible quarantine of those not diagnosed said, “We just witnessed a reduction in vio- a reduction of hostilities, without offering away for months on foreign deployments, 27 countries, killing 426 people and leaving with the virus, nor mandatory testing for lence, which may probably be as a result of any time frame. then telling her he had “a very special sur- nearly 21,000 people infected. (ATN) those suspected to have it. the peace talks. Another main factor could The US currently has about 13,000 soldiers prise.” A fourth evacuation flight is being organ- (2) Trump Renews ... be that the elimination of the ISIS in eastern in Afghanistan. It was her husband, in full uniform, com- ised, with discussions under way to allow Afghanistan.” not fight at all,” he said. In response to Pompeo’s remarks, Zabihul- ing down the stairs for a tearful, surprise non-Japanese with ties to Japan, including Based on the report, men have suffered The US president offered his blessing for lah Mujahid, a Taliban spokesman, said in reunion -- in front of a primetime national Chinese spouses of Japanese citizens, to most of the casualties, while children and continuing negotiations with the Taliban a tweet that the Taliban has “the intention television audience. (AFP) board the plane. (AFP) women are also included in the census. armed group, which has been fighting the and capacity for a resolution.” On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense (14) Withdraw ... (18) Bodies of Two ... US-led NATO troops and the Afghan forc- He said that the negotiation process “has denies the allegation of its involvement in Syrian Army positions. es since 2001 when the Afghan group was been harmed by Trump’s tweet, numerous the southeast. the civilian casualties. The Idlib governorate is the last large deposed from power. US demands and quarrel between the US Prime Minister Scott Morrison suspended Fawad Aman, the deputy spokesperson of stronghold of anti-government forces in The talks between the two sides have failed and Kabul officials.” the first day of parliament after the sum- the MoD, considers the Taliban account- Syria. It was proclaimed a de-escalation to make headway in recent weeks, with He said that Secretary Pompeo “should re- mer break on Tuesday to lead a tribute to able for most of the civilian casualties. zone under the Russia-Turkey agree- Washington insisting on reduction in vio- frain from blame-shifting.” (TOLO NEWS) fire victims. The IHRC also breaks down the report on a ments. Turkey, which has influence with lence as a condition to reach a deal. On Wednesday, senior U.S. embassy of- geographical basis as below: (9) Afghan Female ... several armed groups there, is supposed Taliban accuses US of delaying talks ficials along with top Australian fire and Southeastern Zone: 32% (3,453 killed, Lack of access to market and loans have to help deescalate the armed conflict and On Tuesday, the Taliban accused the US of emergency service officers stood at at- wounded) been considered to be among major prob- assist with a transition to political dia- hampering the peace negotiations after US tention alongside relatives of the men as Eastern Zone: 21% lems faced by businesswomen. (1TV logue and a peaceful resolution. It has 12 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said “de- hearses slowly crossed the tarmac to the Central Zone: 20% NEWS) observation posts that are meant to moni- monstrable evidence” of a reduction in vio- planes which would carry them home. Northern Zone: 6% tor the situation. lence was necessary, Reuters News Agency (10) Iran Suggests ... Representatives of Coulson Aviation, Southern Zone 4% Syrian troops have been gradually captur- reported. the private Canadian company that em- Despite the 45% reduction in violence, 2019 Economic Cooperation Organisation ing some parts of the Idlib governorate, “Mr Pompeo should not shift the blame. ployed the trio and owned the C-130 tank- was still a fatal year for the civilians. (ATN) (ECO) could lead to enhanced multilateral pushing militant groups – who continu- Our stance is principled and united, and er which crashed, were at the ceremonies. economic cooperation, he believed. ously violated the ceasefire – closer to the our policy is not shaky like the opposite (6) No Cargo ... The Australian Transport Safety Bureau “Establishment of a rail network between Turkish border. side,” Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mu- is investigating the crash which occurred said exporting fruits through air was effec- Gwadar and Chabahar … will usher in ma- Russia blamed Monday’s incident on mis- jahid said in a statement on messaging ser- after the air tanker dumped retardant on tive and asked the government to reacti- jor economic development in the region,” communication with the Turkish side. vice WhatsApp. a huge wildfire in mountains in a national vate it. the diplomat concluded. (Pajhwok) Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Trump has long questioned the wisdom of park south of Canberra, the capital. Haji Aziz, another fresh fruits trader in Vladimir Putin, took part in an emergen- keeping troops overseas and has described (11) China Races ... The third man killed in the crash, DeM- Kandahar, said traders were obliged not to cy phone call following the clashes in an organ, would be honored at a ceremony the war in Afghanistan launched after the Al Jazeera has been able to identify several export grapes to Pakistan due to high taxes. effort to deflate the tension, and agreed to at a military base north of Sydney on Sat- September 11, 2001 attacks as a drain on that have broken ground in the past week He said Pakistan used to increase taxes just reinforce coordination in Syria. (RT) urday before his remains were returned blood and treasure. as well as many more, from larger 1,000- when grapes ripen in Kandahar province. home. (Reuters) But last year he abruptly said he had can- “The government only makes promises bed facilities to smaller, 50-bed rural clinics, (15) Trial of Former ... celled a previously unannounced summit about solving problems and does not take that are being planned or are already under sum of 194 million ringgits ($45.93 mil- (19) Twenty-One ... at the Camp David presidential retreat any action”, he said. construction. lion) to help a company, Jepak Holdings under an earlier avalanche that struck on with the Taliban because of an attack that He also said no cargo flights were made “I don’t think anyone knows the number, Sdn Bhd, secure a solar power project. Tuesday, killing five people. Eight people killed an American soldier. from Kandahar in a long time despite the it could be [a lot of these] are either the Of that total, prosecutors accuse Rosmah were rescued from that avalanche and the He later allowed veteran US negotiator fact the province made 75 percent of the county level, city level or the district lev- of arranging for 187 million ringgits to be second snowslide occurred as teams were Zalmay Khalilzad to resume the talks, country’s fresh fruit exports. el,” Chen Xi, assistant professor of Public paid as a political donation to Najib, while searching for two others. (Reuters) which had taken place for months in Qatar. Pakistan previously charged 86,000 rupees Health at Yale School of Medicine told Al also receiving two bribes of 6.5 million Under a draft deal, the US will withdraw on a truck of fruits but increased the charge Jazeera by phone. ringgits. (20) Russian Priests ... troops, and the Taliban will promise not to 320,000 rupees this year, he said. While some have dubbed these other hos- The trial had been due to start on Mon- of the Rite of blessing of military weap- to allow armed groups to use Afghanistan Aziz said gardeners waited for a year so pitals as local versions of Xiaotangshan, day, but was delayed as the defense said ons, and therefore, the use of this order to as a base as well as to open talks with the their products ripe and earn some money the Beijing hospital famous for treating Rosmah was too ill to attend. “sanctify” any kind of weapon, the use of West-backed government in Kabul. for their families, but problems destroyed patients during the 2003 outbreak of Se- Sitting in the dock behind her legal team, which could lead to the death of an un- Little on foreign policy all their efforts. vere Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), dressed in a green floral baju kurung, a determined number of people, including The Taliban has more recently proposed a Haji Nasrullah, head of Kandahar Cham- there appears to be some wariness about traditional Malay long smock and dress, weapons, should be excluded from pas- limited reduction in violence, an easing of ber of Commerce, also expressed concern reusing that name to avoid sparking panic. and wearing a headscarf, Rosmah ap- toral practice indiscriminate action and position after previously refusing any halt over stoppage of cargo flights between (Aljazeera) peared calm throughout the first day’s weapons of mass destruction,” the church to attacks it sees as leverage. Afghanistan and India and said the central (12) Russian S-400 ... proceedings. wrote. Trump’s speech focused little on foreign government was responsible for the prob- Prosecutors argued that Rosmah had put The proposal noted the blessing of mili- policy, with no mention of North Korea, lem. director of Russian state arms exporter herself in a position where she was able tary vehicles used on land, air and sea a year after Trump used the State of the He said he also did not know the reason Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, as to influence decisions by the government, is not the “blessing of guns, rockets or Union to announce his second summit behind suspension of cargo flights to India. saying deliveries would start in September particularly the award of a 1.25-billion- bombing devices that the Lord is asking with the nuclear-armed state’s leader, Kim He said cargo flights to India began in 2017 2021. ringgit solar power project for rural for, but the protection of soldiers.” Jong Un. when seven cargo flights were made from Sergey Chemezov, the head of Russian schools in the eastern state of Sarawak, on The proposals will be discussed on June 1 The US leader only briefly mentioned his Kandahar to New Delhi followed by four conglomerate Rostec, said last November the island of Borneo. and the public is being asked to weigh in plan for the Middle East, which he unveiled flights next year, but there were no flights New Delhi has made an advance payment “By herself, she occupied no official posi- the debate, Reuters reported. last week next to Prime Minister Benjamin this ongoing year, he said. of $800m for the anti-aircraft missile sys- tion. However, she wielded considerable The request comes as the church and Netanyahu after more than a year of delay. Nasrullah said Kandahar fresh fruit exports tems, considered one of the world’s best. influence by reason of her overbearing na- the Russian military continue to forge On Iran, Trump highlighted his pressure had come to a halt and a limited amount of Moscow has long been the main supplier ture,” Gopal Sri Ram, who leads the pros- close ties. The armed forces are building campaign against Tehran and boasted of dried fruits remained for export. of military equipment to India - accounting ecution, said in his opening statement. a sprawling cathedral at a military park the controversial strike he ordered last He added they had told the central govern- for 62 percent of its total weapons imports High Court Judge Mohamed Zaini Ma- outside Moscow. (Fox News) month that killed Iran’s top general, Qas- during the last five years, according to the ment in the season of fresh fruits that they zlan dismissed the objection from defense (21) Iran Will Back ... sem Soleimani. were ready to export fruits through air cor- Stockholm Peace Research Institute. counsel Jagjit Singh that the prosecution’s “Because of our powerful sanctions, the ridor, but the government did not care. In the past three years, New Delhi has characterization of Rosmah as “overbear- ica and Palestinians should confront the Iranian economy is doing very poorly,” He said Kandahar province made 70 per- bought Russian arms worth $15bn, accord- ing” amounted to character assassination. deal by forcing Israelis and Americans out Trump said. cent of fresh and dry fruit exports to foreign ing to Drozhzhov. (Reuters) through jihad, Khamenei said, according “We can help them make it very good in “The order portfolio has exceeded $15bn to his official website. countries and the province needed more (16) Netanyahu-Burhan ... a short period of time, but perhaps they flights than any other province. over the past three years. If we talk about Tensions have spiked between Iran and are too proud or too foolish to ask for that But he said traders faced problems at bring- the volume of contracted products, that is, Arab states - Egypt and Jordan - have dip- the United States after top Iranian mili- help.” ing their money through the route. since 1991, this volume has amounted to lomatic ties with Israel. tary commander Qassem Soleimani was Trump in 2018 withdrew from an inter- He said cargo flights from Kandahar were about $70bn,” he said. “History!” tweeted Netanyahu, who is killed in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad nationally-backed nuclear deal negotiated suspended due to some problems. How- However, in recent years, New Delhi has fighting for his political future ahead of a on Jan. 3, prompting the Islamic Republic under his predecessor, Barack Obama, and ever, he did not explain the problems. inched closer to the US and Israel for weap- snap legislative election on March 2, the to retaliate with a missile attack against a imposed sweeping sanctions aimed at re- But he said the local administration was ons supply. third in less than a year. U.S. base in Iraq days later. ducing Iran’s regional clout. (ALJAZEERA) trying to resume cargo flights between Af- The US has warned that India could face As news of the talks spread, protests re- Separately, Khamenei called for a high (3) Pakistan to ... ghanistan and India. (Pajhwok) sanctions if it goes ahead with the S-400 portedly erupted in Khartoum as Suda- turnout in parliamentary elections on Feb. deal. It has issued similar threats to Turkey nese government ministers insisted they 21, broadly seen as a gauge of support for was no alternative to peace, asking all (7) Analysts: Multiple ... over its purchase of the missile defence sys- were unaware of the meeting and had authorities after all-out war with the Unit- stakeholders reconcile. required details about the talks and the tem. heard about it through the media. ed States almost broke out last month. Referring to recent remarks by US foreign peace process. S Samuel C Rajiv, a defence analyst and Al-Burhan himself only made his first “It’s possible that someone doesn’t like secretary, he said the Taliban and US agree- “The main problem in the peace talks is a associate fellow at New Delhi’s Institute public remarks about it the next day after me but if they like Iran they must come to ment would pave the way for intra-Afghan dispersion in the government,” former MP for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), briefing the council and the cabinet. the ballot box,” Khamenei said, according talks. Fawzia Kofi said. “There are different plans said “the danger of sanctions” is real, but The plan proposed a two-state solution to his official website, noting that the elec- He, however, stressed the pull out of US from different places that need to be uni- pointed to the case of Turkey, which is yet to the decades-old Palestinian-Israeli con- tions could help solve Iran’s international troops from Afghanistan should be com- fied, and we should have a unified stance to be sanctioned by the administration of flict, with a new Palestinian capital out- problems. pleted responsibly; otherwise the entire re- from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.” President Donald Trump. side of Jerusalem while maintaining the Last week, Iranian President Hassan Rou- gion would suffer the consequences. “The plans have been made by a group of The office of India’s Defence Secretary re- historic city as an “undivided capital” for hani lashed out at hardliners over the Pakistan Embassy marks the Kashmir Soli- politicians in the absence of women,” said fused to comment on the report. A Defence Israel. (Aljazeera) mass disqualification of candidates for darity day at a time when some individu- Ministry spokesperson could not be im- Shahla Farid, a university lecturer. “The (17) At Least 10 on ... the election. als have erected protest tent in front of the values that are considered red lines for mediately reached out for a comment. (Al- Iran’s economy has been battered after Pakistani Embassy calling for the release of women are absent in the eleven (peace) jazeera) 24,000 in mainland China. Trump pulled out of a multilateral nucle- Pashton Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) Lead- plans.” (13) Trump Set for ... The outbreak has prompted the World ar deal with the Islamic Republic in 2018 er Manzoor Pashteen. (Pajhwok) The analysts also said that the plans and Health Organization to declare a global and reimposed sanctions. (Reuters) back in December, after weeks of investi- (4) We Want ... frameworks for peace have stressed the health emergency, several governments (22) Neutrality ... maintenance of the last 18 years’ achieve- gations into his alleged corruption. But far to impose travel restrictions, and airlines for sportswomen. ments including the Constitution, freedom from being forced from office like Richard to suspend flights to and from China. tween the countries. Addressing a number of Kabul based of speech, human rights--and particularly Nixon, Trump is set to see himself declared Japan’s Health Minister Katsunobu Kato Speaking at the event, Yalcin Topcu, a se- women; President Ghani promised that women’s rights. not guilty by his Republican party majority told reporters that specimens were col- nior adviser to the Turkish president, said the Kabul Chaman-i-Hozori area would “Reduction in violence, women’s rights in the Senate. The finale to the trial won’t lected from 273 people on board the Dia- that Turkey is the first country that recog- be prepared for women and children as a and other issues around the achievements mean an end to Democratic-led investiga- mond Princess, which arrived in Yoko- nized the neutrality of Turkmenistan. sports and sightseeing park and a part of of the past eighteen years will be discussed tions, but it gives Trump momentum in his hama Bay on Monday. Topcu underlined that Turkey and Turk- the Kabul Paghamn and Balabagh as well. in the intra-Afghan negotiations,” said bid to win another four years after a tumul- So far, the results of 31 tests are available, menistan have shared values in history, President Ghani tasked sports institutions’ Mawlana Jalaluddin Shinwari, a former tuous, scandal-filled first term. with 10 confirmed to have the virus, he culture, religion and language. directors to appoint women as assistants Taliban member. Although he has never got approval rat- said. He added that the trade volume and eco- and said efforts were underway to bring “There are hopes that political parties and ings over 50 percent during his presidency, The 10 who tested positive were removed nomic ties between the two countries con- about drastic reforms in the country’s edu- the government will agree on a unified this most polarizing of politicians was able from the vessel in the early morning and tinue to increase. cation system in near future. plan ahead of intra-Afghan negotiations,” to celebrate a personal best on the eve of the sent to medical facilities, the minister add- Turkey has multidimensional relations He said civil services administration had said Khalil Safi, former country direc- impeachment verdict -- 49 percent, accord- ed. with Turkmenistan, especially on eco- made enough preparations for women’s tor of Pugwash Conferences on Science ing to Gallup. The rest of the passengers and crew on nomics, said Adem Kula, secretary-gener- recruitment, asking women to share their and World Affairs, an international crisis With a ferociously loyal right-wing base board the ship will be required to stay on al of the Economic Cooperation Organiza- plans in this regard. group. (TOLO NEWS) packing his frequent rallies around the the vessel for 14 days, Kato said, citing the tion Trade and Industry. President Ghani said efforts were under- country, Trump thinks he has enough medical consensus that the new virus has Highlighting that Turkmenistan has be- way for finding market for women’s handi- (8) Withdrawal ... strength to win. an incubation period of up to two weeks. come the leading country for Turkish crafts and trade goods. can achieve that but we’re not there yet and But the event had begun with no less ani- “We ask people on board to behave in a contracting companies, Kula said Turk- He said, “Peace is the entire nation’s de- work certainly remains.” mosity, when Trump first walked in and way to avoid infection while we continue ish companies carried out 80% of the con- mand, but a peace in which rights of all Pompeo’s comments came just two days refused to shake the speaker’s hand -- as is the quarantine process,” Kato said. struction projects in Turkmenistan worth 5 February 06, 2020 International

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in a matter of days at the epicen- tre of the coronavirus outbreak Iran Will Back Palestinian that has now claimed at least 490 Armed Groups as lives on the mainland, with live Much as It Can streams showing the construction and the arrival of the first patients TEHRAN - Iran will can and as much as it at Huoshenshan field hospital in support Palestinian can and this support is Wuhan on Tuesday. armed groups as much the desire of the Islamic The 1,000-bed Huoshenshan, or as it can, Iran’s Su- system and the Iranian Fire-God Mountain, hospital and preme Leader said on nation.” the 1,600-bed Leishenshan, or Wednesday, urging U.S. President Donald Thunder God Mountain, hospital Palestinians to confront Trump announced a - which will start taking patients a U.S. plan for Israeli- U.S. plan last month on Thursday - have been the main Palestinian peace. which would set up a focus of attention for the coun- “We believe that Pal- Palestinian state with try’s state-run media, with round- estinian armed organi- strict conditions but al- the-clock coverage. zations will stand and low Israel to take over Less known, however, are the oth- continue resistance and long-contested Jewish er hospitals now under construc- the Islamic Republic settlements in the occu- tion elsewhere in the country to sees supporting Pal- pied West Bank. China Races to Build More Hospitals address the shortage of beds and estinian groups as its Palestinian leaders facilities needed to treat the out- duty,” Ayatollah Ali have rejected it as bi- as Coronavirus Outbreak Grows break....(More on P4)...(11) Khamenei said in a ased toward Israel. speech carried on his Trump’s plan is to the website. “So it will sup- detriment of Amer... Netanyahu-Burhan Meeting port them however it (More on P4)...(21) Slammed in Sudan, Russian S-400 Missile Delivery to Exposes Divides India by End of 2021 International Fight Against JERUSALEM - Israeli talks with Abdel Fat- MOSCOW - Russia will Terrorism: Topic of Prime Minister Benja- tah al-Burhan, the head begin delivering S-400 Russia-Turkmenistan Talks min Netanyahu was of Sudan’s sovereign surface-to-air missile sys- smiling and gestur- council, a joint civilian- tems to India by the end ASHGABAT - Rus- suppression of terror- ing as he posed for military transitional of 2021, state-run RIA No- sian-Turkmen consul- ism, extremism, drug pictures alongside body that has been vosti news agency quoted tations at the level of trafficking, as well as Yoweri Museveni, the governing the country a Russian official as saying deputy foreign minis- ensuring international president of Uganda since August last year on Wednesday. ters in charge of inter- information security who hosted him in in the wake of long- India signed a $5bn deal national cooperation in their countries. the city of Entebbe on time President Omar for S-400 missiles in 2018, in the fight against Special attention was Monday; but it was al-Bashir’s overthrow drawing warnings from terrorism were held paid to the strength- another meeting, far months before. the United States that such in Ashgabat, Trend re- ening of coopera- from the media glare, Following the secret an acquisition would trig- ports referring to the tion in identifying that made interna- meeting, Israel said ger sanctions as part of a Russia’s Ministry of and suppressing the tional headlines - and the two countries had wider programme against Foreign Affairs. sources and channels raised eyebrows. agreed to move to- Russia. due by the end of 2021,” tion (FSMTC) Vladimir ing to RIA. The Russian delega- of terrorist financing, In an unannounced wards forging normal “The contract is being Deputy Director of the Drozhzhov said at the In November, the same tion was led by Oleg countering the spread move, Netanyahu on relations. Only two implemented on sched- Federal Service for Mili- Defence Expo 2020 in agency cited the general Syromolotov, and the of extremist ideol- Monday also held ...(More on P4)...(16) ule. The first shipment is tary-Technical Coopera- Lucknow, India, accord- ...(More on P4)...(12) Turkmen delegation ogy and cross-border by Vepa Hadjiev. movements of foreign In general, the parties terrorist fighters, as touched upon press- well as coordinating Trump Set for Senate Acquittal in Boost At Least 10 on Japan ing issues in the field positions on key mul- to Reelection Campaign Cruise Ship Have New of countering inter- tilateral spaces. Coronavirus: Minister national terrorism “The sides spoke WASHINGTON - Presi- and extremism, and about the importance dent Donald Trump TOKYO - At least 10 hundreds of travellers hereby exchanged as- of ensuring interna- was set to win acquittal people on a cruise ship on board a cruise ship sessments of the state tional information from impeachment in quarantined off the that docked in Hong of global and regional security. They also the Senate on Wednes- coast of Japan have test- Kong on Wednesday terrorist threats, ema- considered counter- day, hours after his ed positive for the new will be allowed to nating from the terri- ing the spread of ter- partisan State of the coronavirus, Japan’s leave the vessel after tory of Afghanistan, rorist and extremist Union speech triggered health minister said on health checks, the op- the Middle East and ideology in a virtual unprecedented protests Wednesday. erator said, despite North Africa. environment,” Turk- from Democrats in a Japan quarantined the three recent passen- The parties informed menistan’s Ministry of seething display of US vessel carrying 3,711 gers testing positive partners about efforts Foreign Affairs stated. political divisions. people and began test- for coronavirus. More on prevention and (Trend) The Democratic-led ing those on board for than 20 countries have House of Representa- the virus after a former confirmed cases of the Japan Allocates $370,000 For tives impeached Trump passenger who disem- virus, which has killed for abuse of office and barked in Hong Kong nearly 500 people and Humanitarian Projects obstructing Congress was diagnosed with infected more than in Tajikistan ...(More on P4)...(13) the illness. Meanwhile, ...(More on P4)...(17) DUSHANBE - The networks in Penjikent government of Japan and construction of a will provide $370,000 new building for the Bodies of Two U.S. Withdraw Behind Observation Twenty-One Dead, Others grant for 5 humanitar- children’s infectious Firefighters Killed Points, or Turkey Will Do What Is Trapped After Avalanche in ian projects in Tajiki- diseases hospital in in Australia Eastern Turkey stan. Sangvor district. Necessary – Erdogan to Syrian Troops The ceremony of sign- $89,900 will be pro- Sent Home ISTANBUL - An avalanche in eastern Turkey ing of the documents vided for upgrade of ANKARA - Damas- killed at least 21 people, including military SYDNEY - The bodies of two on the projects was medical equipment at cus must withdraw its police and civilians who were working to held on February 4. Dushanbe infectious U.S. firefighters killed battling troops from Turkey’s rescue victims of an earlier snowslide, the lo- Australian blazes were sent Over $88,500 will be diseases hospital. positions in Idlib or face cal governor said on Wednesday. provided for construc- $10,000 will be pro- home on Wednesday in emo- retaliation, President Mehmet Emin Bilmez, governor of the east- tional ceremonies attended by tion of a rehabilitation vided for upgrade of Recep Tayyip Erdogan ern province of Van, said some 30 people center for children with equipment of the re- officials and relatives. said, following a deadly had been pulled out from under the snow. Mourners gathered on the tar- disabilities in Khujand. gional center for elder- clash between the two More people are believed to be still trapped, Some $90,800 will be ly people and people mac at Sydney Airport to see nations’ forces in the Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said ear- off Captain Ian H. McBeth, 44, allocated for improve- with disabilities in Is- jihadist-riddled area. lier, without giving a number. ment of water supply taravshan. (AKI Press) of Great Falls, Montana, and Things can’t continue TV footage from Van’s Bahcesaray district First Officer Paul Clyde Hud- to go the way they did showed dozens of people using shovels and son, 42, of Buckeye, Arizona, on Monday, the Turkish sticks in snowfall and high winds to dig out ‘Neutrality basis of as their flag-draped caskets president told a party buried vehicles, and other overturned ve- Turkmenistan’s foreign policy’ were lifted into aircraft for the session, referring to hicles. journey home. clashes between Turk- in Idlib by the end of nel were killed when a Soylu said the conditions in the area made it Turkmenistan’s Em- stan’s diplomatic mis- Fire trucks were parked near- ish and Syrian troops in the month, Erdogan de- military convoy was hit difficult for rescue vehicles to operate, add- bassy in Ankara on sions along with its by with their emergency lights the northwestern Syrian manded. He said Turk- by Syrian artillery fire, ing a vehicle had been pulled out from under Wednesday organized international partners flashing. governorate earlier in ish troops will force Da- as Ankara moved its 4-5 meters (16 feet) of snow. an event to promote the will organize cultural The men and a third Ameri- the week. mascus to retreat if this troops into Syria with- Rescue teams were working to rescue people country’s declaration of and sports activities, can, flight engineer Rick A. The Syrian government is not done, deploying out prior notice. The trapped ...(More on P4)...(19) 2020 as a year of Turk- media forums and fairs DeMorgan Jr, 43, of Navarre, will have to pull its the army and warplanes incident triggered a re- menistan – Homeland to mark the 25th anni- Florida, were killed in a plane troops away from Turk- if necessary. taliatory bombardment Russian Priests Shouldn’t of Neutrality. versary of the country’s crash in remote bushland ish observation posts Several Turkish person- of ...(More on P4)...(14) “Turkmenistan is the neutrality. while battling fires on Jan. 23, Bless Nuclear Weapons, Other first and only country On Dec. 12, 1995, the in one of the deadliest days of Weapons of Mass Destruction, that gained a legal sta- United Nations General Australia’s most destructive Trial of Former Malaysian PM’s Wife Orthodox Church Says tus of neutrality,” said Assembly unanimously bushfire season in a genera- Ishankuli Amanlyev, adopted a resolution tion. Begins, Court Told She Influenced MOSCOW - The Russian Orthodox Church Turkmenistan’s ambas- recognizing and sup- The three were among hun- Government Decisions thinks its priests should discontinue the prac- sador to Turkey. porting the permanent dreds of North American tice of blessing weapons of mass destruction He said the neutrality is neutrality of Turkmeni- firefighters who joined an in- KUALA LUMPUR - The corruption graft and money laundering charges that inflict death upon thousands of people, the basis of Turkmeni- stan with the support of ternational effort to tackle the trial of Rosmah Mansor, the wife of linked to the plunder of funds from according to a proposal published Monday. stan’s foreign policy. 185 member states. fires that have killed eight fire- Malaysia’s former Prime Minister sovereign fund 1Malaysia Develop- The church released a draft document out- This is not a passive In 2017, the UN de- fighters and 33 people in total. Najib Razak, began on Wednesday, ment Bhd. During a break from one lining its stance on the blessing of Orthodox neutrality, Amanlyev clared Dec. 12 as the As searing temperatures and with a prosecutor describing how of his own ongoing trials, Najib came Christians “for the performance of military said, adding the coun- International Day of strong winds subsided, and she exerted “considerable influence” to see Rosmah, 67, on her first day in duty” and “defense of the Fatherland.” try is eager to contrib- Neutrality to strength- weather forecasters predicted over government decisions. the dock. Russian priests have longed sprinkled holy ute to global peace and en peace and secu- several days of rain, Australia Accusations of graft on a massive During that brief visit Najib spoke to water on various weapon systems, including stability. rity in relevant regions has turned its attention to the scale, were leveled against the cou- his wife and her lawyers, giving her submarines, ballistic missiles and space rock- “We are against war, and develop peaceful, emotional toll after months ple after Najib lost a general elec- a little hug before leaving the court. ets, among others. and are on the side of friendly and mutually of near-constant emergency tion in 2018. They have both denied Rosmah faces three charges of solicit- “It is not reflected in the tradition of the Or- peace,” he stressed. beneficial relations be... warnings and toxic smoke all charges, labeling them politically ing and receiving bribes involving a thodox Church and does not correspond to the He noted Turkmeni- (More on P4)...(22) across...(More on P4)...(18) motivated. Najib now faces dozens of ...(More on P4)...(15) content ...(More on P4)...(20) 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 Thursday February 06, 2020

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3°C -13°C -2°C 3°C 2°C -14°C -8°C ECC Announces Decisions on Hundreds Withdrawal of US Troops of Thousands of Disputed Votes Will Boost Taliban KABUL - Afghanistan’s Elec- toral Complaints Commission on Wednesday announced its deci- sions about hundreds of thousands of disputed votes from September 28 presidential election. On the 137,630 suspicious votes, ECC chairwoman Zuhra Bayan Shinwari said that 309 polling sta- tions (10 percent) of 3,097 stations where the votes were recorded are subject to special audit. She said that all such votes will be WASHINGTON - Retired US State Mike Pompeo demanded validated if 65 percent of the poll- General Jack Keane told US “demonstrable evidence” from ing stations are found to meet cri- news outlet The National Inter- the Taliban that it can and will teria of having biometric records, est that the Taliban’s leaders cal- reduce violence before sign- journals and result sheets, and if culate that a withdrawal of US ing a deal that would lead to not, all the polling stations where troops would produce a massive Afghanistan peace talks and a such votes were recorded will be boost to their movement in Af- withdrawal of American troops audited. sult sheets, all such votes will be valid and if not all the votes will be invalidated. ghanistan. from the country, according to On the 102,012 votes outside poll- On complaint about 2,423 polling stations without biometric verification, 298 polling stations are subject to re- Gen. Keane believes that the an AP report. ing hours, 1,103 polling stations (15 count. troops’ withdrawal also would Speaking at a news conference percent) of 7,354 stations where the On the difference between the number of votes in result sheet and biometric devices in a polling station, Shinwari amount to a US admission of in neighboring Uzbekistan, votes were recorded are subject to suggested that votes from such a station are valid if there is a difference of 1-5 votes. defeat and guarantee the legiti- Pompeo said a deal is close but special audit. If 65 percent of the She also said that head of election office in Panjsir and administrative manager of the office were fined 10,000 and macy of the political wing of the that they have been close before polling stations are found to have 5,000 afghanis each respectively. Moreover, votes from four polling stations in Faryab were invalidated, she said. Taliban. and failed because the Taliban biometric records, journals and re- Shinwari said that it had addressed all the 16,500 complaints and 6,200 appeals. (1TV NEWS) Despite goodwill gestures from was unable to demonstrate its the Taliban and declining inter- seriousness. He said more work est among Americans, it is im- remains to be done so that peace portant that the United States talks can get started. ESG Asks Election with the relevant laws and regu- certified and a new government remains in Afghanistan, Keane “We’re working on a peace and lations, the ESG said. “We urge formed, the guiding principles of said. reconciliation plan, putting the Bodies to Act Impartially the electoral management bodies the National Unity Government Over the past 18 years, he said, commas in the right place, get- KABUL - The Election Support decisions on appeals adjudica- to ensure that the election is com- (NUG) must continue to prevail. he US has made tremendous ting the sentences right,” he Group (ESG) on Tuesday said it tion process. pleted in a timely manner.” “This is essential for the unity of progress at preventing another said. “We got close once before recognized the patience all Af- We are committed to support- The group asked all stakeholders the government and its ability to attack on the US from al-Qaeda to having an agreement: a piece ghans displayed awaiting the ing the efforts of all stakeholders to respect the electoral process pursue important goals such as originating from Afghanistan. of paper that we mutually exe- announcement of presidential working to protect the integrity and let the commissions perform peace and economic growth, and Keane also said his sources in cuted, and the Taliban were un- election results and asked the of the elections and the will of their work independently and for the cohesion and neutrality of Afghanistan say the Taliban able to demonstrate either their electoral bodies to act impar- Afghan voters.” free from interference. the security forces.” (Pajhwok) wouldn’t win a single district in will or capacity or both to deliv- tially. For candidates and voters to re- “We remind all candidates and the event of an election. er on a reduction in violence.” “Safeguarding the integrity of tain confidence in the process their supporters of their obliga- “The people absolutely do not “So, what we are demanding the electoral process is para- and the outcome, both the In- tions under the law and the Code want them because they’re liv- now is demonstrable evidence mount. It has required consid- dependent Election Commis- of Conduct. Above all, stakehold- ing under their boot,” Keane of their will and capacity to re- erable resources and time,” the sion (IEC) and the Electoral ers must refrain from any actions said of the Taliban. “They’re liv- duce violence, to take down the group said in a statement, add- Complaints Commission (ECC) that could lead to instability, or ing under their tyranny. They’re threat, so the inter-Afghan talks ing it noted recent statements must ensure that their work was compromise the credibility of the living under the fact that they ... will have a less violent con- by electoral authorities that they impartial, transparent, open to electoral process.” can’t educate their children.” text,” he said. “We’re hopeful will shortly announce important public scrutiny and compliant Until the final election results are On Monday, US Secretary of we ...( More on P4)...(8)