Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:IX Issue No:248 Price: Afs.15 MONDAY. APRIL 13 . 2015 -Hamal 24, 1394 HS www.afghanistantimes.af www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimeswww.twitter.com/ afghanistantimes Civilian casualties Taliban engaged hit record high as NUG leaders urged in psychological no end in sight to warfare: Seddiqi ground battles to bury hatchet, AT News Report AT News Report KABUL: Commenting on the re- overcome lease of Mullah Omar s biography by the Taliban insurgents in such a Abdul Zuhoor Qayomi further said that Jurm, Wardoj and is growing so rapidly and what KABUL: The United Nations Yangam districts of Badakhshan plans they got to tackle it. Nadir Assistance Mission in Afghanistan time when the war is coming to a close and Daesh is appearing in the KABUL: The Meshrano Jirga or are going to fall to the Taliban, if Baloch said the president and CEO (UNAMA) recorded eight percent economic crisis the government does not support should keep aside their differenc- country, the Ministry of Interior Senate on Sunday expressed seri- increase in civilian casualties in the ous concern over insecurity and police. Gul Ahmad Azami, a sena- es and pay attention to the prob- first three months of the current (MoI) said that it s a part of their psychological warfare and a media asked the government to take con- tor from Farah, said that insecuri- lems that have affected lives of ci- year as compared to the same pe- crete steps to improve the law and ty is a sensitive issue and number vilians. Abdullah Qarulq, a sena- riod in 2014. Ground engagements gimmick. Seddiq Seddiqi, a spokes- man for the MoI, told journalists order situation across the country. of armored vehicles and cars with tor from Kunduz, said that a joint between the Afghan security forc- Senators asked the National Uni- tinted windowpanes had increased commission comprised of Wolesi es and insurgent groups caused 521 in a press conference on Sunday that the Taliban by such propa- ty Government (NUG) leaders to in Kabul City. He said that cor- Jirga and Meshrano Jirga members civilian casualties (136 civilians put aside their differences and take ruption in provincial organizations should be formed to meet with the killed and 385 injured) in the first gandas want to prove their pres- ence in Afghanistan. Afghan se- steps to ensure safety of the citi- has been rampant as most of the president and find a solution to the three months of 2015. Between zens. They said that there was rift government organizations are man- ongoing uncertainty and restore January 1 and March 31, curity forces stand ready to sup- press all militant groups including between President Muhammad aged by the caretakers. According peace and stability. Lamenting UNAMA documented 266 civil- Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive to reports, many vehicles with over deteriorated security situation, ian casualties (62 deaths and 204 the Taliban and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), he said. Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah. black windowpanes have links he said that almost all parts of the injured) from mortars and rockets, The senators said the two leaders with increase in crime rate. Nisar country are insecure including up 43 per cent from the same peri- Hinting at Zulfiqar military offen- sive in southern Helmand province, should prefer the national interests Ahmad Haris, a senator from Kab- Kunduz province. He said that od last year and accounting for half over their personal benefits. Gula- ul, said that security situation is three out of six districts of Kun- of civilian casualties from ground Seddiqi said that it was one of most large-scale operations conducted lai Akbari, a senator from Bada- worsening day by day as security duz would fall to the Taliban if the engagements. Total civilian deaths khshan, said that northern Afghan- personnel and civilians are killed government failed to take notice. and injuries in the first quarter of most of investors have left the by Afghan security forces. The AT Monitoring Desk ANSF inflected heavy casualties istan is threatened by insurgents by the insurgents on daily basis Regarding the peace process, he 2015 followed the record high lev- country due to unsafe environment as the Taliban have moved from but the NUG leaders are busy in said that the reconciliation process els of 2014. In the period, KABUL: Concerning over some dif- for their investment. She said the on the militants, he added. He said that around 500 insurgents China, Pakistan, and Tajikistan and power sharing process . The would end nowhere if Pakistan UNAMA documented 1,810 civil- ferences between leaders of the Na- NUG leaders should prepare an attacked three police posts in Jurm government had to put an end to was not sincere and does not bring tional Unity Government (NUG), inclusive and workable economic have been killed in the offensive. ian casualties (655 deaths and Security forces also recovered district. Twenty-seven policemen insecurity and ensure safety of cit- the Taliban to the table of talks. 1,155 injured), a two per cent de- officials in Afghanistan Chamber of policy in a bid to fix the economy were killed, nine were beheaded and izens as every day people are Chairman of the MJ, Fazal Hadi Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and and get rid of the economic crisis. 1683 landmines, 2500 kilogram ex- crease from the same period in plosive materials and huge amount 30 others were captured by the killed near their homes, said Far- Muslimyar, asked the government 2014. The latest figures further a number of lawmakers have said Terming insecurity as main hurdle Taliban as the government failed had Sakhi. Anarkali Hunaryar, a for tight security measures across the economic situation will go wors- for investment and trade in the of drugs during the operation, demonstrate a continued rise in Seddiqi went on as saying. The to support them in the battle which senator from Khost, said that se- the country and said the security women casualties with an increase en if the rifts prevail. They said country, the lawmaker added that started from 4:00 am to 8:00 am curity officials should be sum- officials would be summoned on political problems between the investment is dwindling thus the MoI said that security forces have of 15 per cent on the same period recently conducted 12 other mili- on Friday morning, she said. She moned to explain why insecurity next Sunday. last year. Conflict-related violence NUG leaders have made Afghan in- government should roll up sleeves vestors concerned about future of and come up with practical steps tary offensives against militants in killed 55 women and injured 117. different other parts of the coun- Child casualties surpassed the un- their investment in the country. Ra- to overcome the challenge. The 12 troops missing dio Azadi on Sunday quoted depu- current economic situation has try. This came at a time that re- precedented levels recorded last cently the Taliban militants have year with 430 child civilian casu- ty chief of ACCI, Khan Jan changed into a matter of concern First ever women following heavy Alokozai, as saying that the current not only for officials and lawmak- intensified their activities across alties (123 deaths and 307 injured). the country. In line with increased ground fight- situation has affected the country s ers, but for Kabul residents too. clashes in ing in civilian populated areas, economy. He said the differences Hasibullah Daryush, a resident of mart opened Badakhshan ground engagements remained the have affected Afghanistan s econo- Kabul, said delay in cabinet for- leading cause of women and chil- my and it will face more challenges mation and differences between the Senate seeks AT Monitoring Desk dren civilian casualties. Anti-state ahead, if the cabinet was not formed president and the CEO have in- forces remained responsible for the and the governors were not appoint- creased joblessness and economic parliamentary IN BAMYAN KABUL: An official source in largest proportion of total civilian ed. In the meantime, a number of problems in the country. Critics northeastern Badakhshan province casualties at 73 per cent, with Pro- lawmakers said continuation of dif- suggest that the NUG leaders, con- poll on time said that eight Afghan army sol- Government Forces responsible ferences between the NUG leaders sidering the current situation, diers have been killed and several for 14 percent and seven percent have stopped investment in the should put aside differences and AT News Report others wounded in heavy clashes country. Quoted by Radio Azadi, chalk out comprehensive and prac- between the Afghan forces and the attributed to both parties. Respon- KABUL: Stressing on-time parlia- sibility could not be attributed for Fatima Aziz, member of economic tical plans for economic improve- Taliban militants. Deputy gover- committee of the parliament, said ment in the country. mentary poll, Meshrano Jirga nor of the province, Gul Muham- six percent of civilian casualties, (MJ) or Senate asked the govern- mad Bedar, said that the clashes caused mainly by explosive rem- ment to complete preparations for started on Friday, when a swamp nants of war. Improvised Explo- the Wolesi Jirga (WJ) election this of militants stormed security sive Devices or IEDs remained the Takhar residents year. The senators said the coun- checkpoints in Jurm district of the second leading cause of civilian try would not have a legitimate ad- province. He added that at least casualties in the first quarter of ministration unless the parliamen- eight army soldiers have been 2015 resulting in 430 civilian ca- stage protest against tary poll was not held.