Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:X Issue No:122 Price: Afs.15 www.afghanistantimes.af www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimeswww.twitter.com/ afghanistantimes MONDAY . NOVEMBER 30 . 2015 -Qaus 09, 1394 HS Yo ur Yo ur ad ad he re he re AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: Afghanistan’s Indepen- dent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) expressed its deep con- cerns over presence of children in the Taliban’s ranks. The remarks came just few days after Afghan security forces Government has not yet launched arrested a child suicide bomber in Faryab province. KABUL: First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum said on Sunday most perpetrators of violence against a military operation to secure the women could not be unpunished due to non-serious approach of government departments and officials release of the 10 bus passengers Rafiullah Bedar, spokesman of the AIHRC, while talking to concerned. Dostum expressed the views in a message on the occasion of International Day for the Elimina- kidnapped 10 days ago in Zabul, tion of Violence against Women. Head of the VP’s office Babar Farhamand read out Dostum’s message at a said local officials Sunday. Azadi Radio expressed his con- cerns over presence of children in gathering marking the day. Dostum in his message said women had been playing a vital role in the country’s However, according to them, rebuilding over the past 14 years and had presence in government and non-government organisations, but tribal elders are negotiating with ranks of the Taliban militants. He urged the terrorist group to restrain unfortunately violence against the gender still persisted.“Complains by women about their rights violations the kidnappers and they are confi- are increasing with each passing day, it shows women are becoming aware about their rights.” About the dent the hostages will be released from recruiting children. “Based on Geneva Conventions, those fight- elimination of violence against women, the vice president said the Afghan government was committed to soon. eliminating violence and unjust practices happening to women in society. But a number of MPs accuse ing against governments should government of neglecting the issue also abide by the international laws of kidnappings, saying it is because of war. The laws are against use of of this that the problem has in- children as fighters,” he said. He creased sharply in recent months. added that using children in fight- Stricter immigration The latest incident took place ing is also against teachings of Is- 10 days ago while the hostages lam. were traveling on the Kabul-Kan- Bedar said that they have urged the militant group to avoid using regulations in Norway – dahar highway. A police official in Zabul has children in their fighting. confirmed that no military opera- The chairman of Badakhshan tion has yet been launched to res- provincial council, Bashir Ahmad important information! cue the hostages. He said this was Samim, also confirmed that the problem. through any possible way and it militants are using children in ter- because officials are waiting for the Meanwhile Senator Hussain should not let any harm come to Immigration to Norway is strictly regulated. outcome of negotiations with trib- rorism. “Children below the age of Hotek said: "We urged the govern- them," said Fazl Hadi Muslimyar 18 have been spotted in the Tali- If you wish to work or study in Norway, you must apply for the relevant permit(s) before you al elders. ment to launch a wide-range mili- head of the senate. Security forces official, Ghu- ban ranks,” he said. travel to Norway. tary operation to free the hostages This is the second such inci- The Taliban have been long laam Jilani Farahi said: "We have in Zabul but this did not happen dent in less than a month. In the sent tribal elders and influential fig- accused of using children in fight- and the government did not pay past ten months, scores of pas- ing. However, the Taliban militants Persons who do not qualify for a permit in Norway and whose applications are denied must ures to help release the hostages. the needed attention to this issue." sengers have been kidnapped. Last The abductors have revealed their had constantly rejected the allega- return to their country of origin or country habitual residence. If you do not leave voluntarily, "This is the government's re- month, seven, from Zabul, were tions and said they are not recruit- you will be returned by force. suggestions and today the delega- sponsibility to free the hostages beheaded by Daesh. tion will once again visit the kid- ing people bellow the age of 20. nappers and it is expected that the People from safe areas of Afghanistan or who have been granted residence in another country hostages will be freed." will have their application rejected and will be deported. People from areas that are not considered MPs have however voiced sharp criticism over the growing safe may be returned to other parts of Afghanistan. Very many Afghans who have their application rejected will be referred for “internal flight” to Kabul. In 2014/2015 more than 500 people have Paktika been returned from Norway to Afghanistan. public reps AT Monitoring Desk The government intends to: urge govt to TEACHER, SON 1. Reduce benefits for people living in reception centres. Furthermore, the benefits will as choose peace far as possible consist of food and clothing, instead of cash. The purpose is to avoid AMONG 3 KILLED that cash allowance are spend on repayments of debts to human traffickers instead of over war IN URUZGAN buying food and clothes for themselves. SHARAN: Public representatives TIRINKOT: Gunmen shot from southeastern Paktika prov- dead three persons, including a 2. Introduce new temporary residence permits, which may remain temporary regardless of ince on Sunday asked the national schoolteacher and his son, in Khas how long the foreigner resides in Norway. Permanent residence will only be given after unity government to accord top Uruzgan district of central Uruz- priority to peace instead of war. at least five years, if the foreigner is still in need of protection. If the situation in the gan province, the district chief said foreigners home country changes during this time, the foreigner will be obliged to The government should accel- KABUL: National Security Advi- with modern weapons can be help- on Sunday. erate the peace process instead of return. stepping up the war in the coun- sor Muhammad Hanif Atmar and ful in bringing peace and security Malak Abdul Karim said the try, a member of the provincial Russian ambassador to Kabul Al- to Afghanistan,” he added. gunmen whisked the three persons 3. Use integration criteria for the granting of applications for permanent residence. council, Mobin Faqirzada, told exander Mantystskiy discussed Russia is concerned over ac- away from their home and later Pajhwok Afghan News. Moscow’s support for Afghani- tivities of ISIS fighters in Afghan- shot them dead on Saturday night. 4. Limit family reunification and family establishment rights for refugees. “Our nation has been in flames stan. istan’s north. The gunmen had escaped and of war for the past few decades The National Security Coun- Recently, the Vice President police had launched an operation when the Afghans were used as cil (NSC) termed Russia’s military Abdul Rashid Dostum, a delega- to apprehend them, the district 5. Reconsider the level of social benefits for refugees. Hereunder, require activity and fuel to the fire. Afghans are being support for Afghanistan as impor- tion of Wolesi Jirga, the speakers chief said. earnings for receiving special social benefits for refugees. killed by Afghans; there is a need tant. of Meshrano Jirga and Wolesi Jrga Uruzgan education director for peace in the country,” he said. Tawab Ghorzang, spokesman separately paid visits to Rusia to Ihsanullah Nashir said the slain More information: www.government.no/asylumregulations He called on religious scholars for the NSC, told Azadi Radio that seek the country’s support to Af- teacher taught at Shah Zaman High to propagate peace at the village Atmar and Mantystskiy met the ghan forces. Fazel Hadi Muslim- School. Unknown gunmen broke level and asked militants to stop other day to discuss details of yar, the speaker of Meshrano Jir- into the teacher’s house and killed fighting. All parties should choose Russia’s support for Afghanistan. ga, after returning from Russia, said peace for the prosperous future of him after taking him away, he said. the country, the official added. Ghurzang said that Russia’s the other day that Moscow has There has been no claim of re- The war in Afghanistan was military cooperation can prove pledged to give 10,000 Kalashnik- sponsibility for the incident that being fuelled by outsiders in their helpful in bring security to Afghan- ovs to the Ministry of Interior came a day after the Khan Uruz- own interest, alleged a resident of istan. However, he said that he (MoI). The Afghan government gan’s former administrative head Janikhel district, Gul Mohammad, cannot talk about details of the dis- has also urged Moscow to sup- was forced out of his house and who asked militants to shun kill- cussions. “We are confident that port Afghanistan in terms of help- was killed by unknown gunmen. ing their own brothers. equipping Afghan security forces ing its air force. (Pajhwok) MoFA announces Ex-director of religious NDS rescues kidnapped child in Kabul Ammunition cache ambassadors to 6 countries affairs killed in Nimroz AT Monitoring Desk seized in Paktika KABUL: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The National Directorate of Security (NDS) said that its AT News Report on Sunday announced the appointment of five new operatives have rescued an abducted child in the capital city, Kabul.