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Volume No. 4446 Wednesday July 29, 2020 Asad 08, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Ghani: ‘10,708 ANDSF Killed and Wounded Since Feb. 29’ KABUL - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday portrayed a grim picture of the situation in Afghani- stan, saying that between February 29 and July 21 up 10,708 members of the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have been killed and wounded. “Between February 29, 2020, and July 21, 2020, ANDSF losses have been 10,708, with 3560 martyred, 6781 wounded and the rest kid- napped, imprisoned or unaccount- ed for,” said Ghani while speak- ing at the Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Kabul. He said that the Afghan civilian loss- es during this period have been 3073, with 775 killed, With this action, we look forward to the start of direct 1609 wounded and 689 kidnapped. negotiations with the Taliban in a week’s time. We call Ghani also said that rocket attacks during his provincial on the Taliban to join us at the negotiating table and to visits have become routine. concluding promptly there a permanent and compre- On Taliban-Al Qaeda ties, Ghani said: “There is no evi- hensive ceasefire. Commitment to a ceasefire during the dence that the Taliban have severed their ties with Al coming ‘Eid will be an indication of things to come.” Qaeda and other terrorist organizations nor have they On Tuesday evening the Taliban called a three-day socialized peace among their commanders and fight- ceasefire for Eid. ers.” “Our condemnation of senseless violence and strong Ghani said that to ensure that the window remains voice in support of a humanitarian ceasefire, and the 8% Drop in Growth Predicted open for peace in the country, the Afghan government start of direct negotiations between us and the Taliban, has offered proof of its commitment and moral courage is reassuring to our people and the ANDSF, who have by the release of Taliban prisoners. displayed immense restraint in the face of a Taliban for Afghan Economy: Report “To ensure that the window remains open, we have of- campaign of violence,” President Ghani said. fered proof of our commitment and moral courage by Anti-corruption: KABUL - A new report by the Al-Beroni research institute predicts an 8.2% drop in Afghanistan’s eco- the release of Taliban prisoners, a move without prec- “There is a national outrage against corruption and a nomic growth this year. edent in the annals of peace-building,” he said. demand for accountability and sufficient capacity in the According to a recent report published by the institute about the country’s economic situation, exports On the controversy over the release of the Taliban’s accountability, rule of law, and security organizations have decreased by $143 million dollars in the last three months compared to the previous three months. 5,000 prisoners, Ghani said: “To demonstrate the gov- and the active engagement of the media, the Ulema and The report also stated that the country’s inflation rate has increased to 6.4% in the last month. ernment’s commitment to peace, the Islamic Republic civil society organizations have created the enabling The report shows that the spread of the coronavirus and the political tension in the country this year have will soon complete the release of 5000 Taliban prison- conditions to have a comprehensive strategy to make caused the economy to suffer severely. ...( More on P4)...(1) ers as part of the exchange with ANDSF prisoners. measureable and sustained ...( More on P4)...(2) Khalilzad in Norway China, Afghanistan, National Flag Day Briefs Officials about Pakistan, Nepal Agree to Celebrated in Afghanistan Intra-Afghan Talks Jointly Fight COVID-19 OSLO - The US peace envoy KABUL - China, Pakistan, Af- The ministers from Afghanistan, Khalilzad visited Oslo, Norway ghanistan and Nepal have agreed Pakistan and Nepal said the three on July 25-27 and met with For- to work together to strengthen sides are willing to deepen coop- eign Minister Ine Marie Erik- cooperation and boost econom- eration with China to fight COV- sen Søreide and discussed the ic recovery during their fight ID-19, ensure the flow of trade Afghan peace processes, said against the COVID-19 pandemic. and transport corridors, facili- the US Embassy in Norway in a The agreement was reached dur- tate people-to-people and trade statement. ing a video conference on Mon- connection, build a “silk road During the meeting, Khalilzad day night between Afghanistan’s of health” and community of a discussed “the current impedi- Acting Foreign Minister Haneef shared future for humanity. ments to the start of intra-Af- Atmar, China’s State Councilor According to the Associated Press ghan negotiations and how all and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, of Pakistan, the foreign ministers sides are working to resolve Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah also stressed the importance of them,” the statement said. Bulgaria; Oslo, Norway; Islama- Mahmood Quresh and Nepal’s promoting the resumption of key Norway’s foreign minister and bad, Pakistan; and Doha, Qatar, Foreign Minister Pradeep Kumar cooperation projects and expand- KABUL - The National Flag Day in Afghanistan is celebrated each Khalilzad also talked about “all the US State Department said. Gyawali. ing new areas of digital coopera- year on Asad 07, coinciding with July 28. key issues affecting the Afghan In Doha and Kabul, Khalilzad During the conference, the minis- tion. There is no official holiday on the Flag Day, but citizens all across the peace process especially the will press for resolution of the ters discussed ways to boost co- More efforts are needed to pro- country organizes celebrations in a number of ways. critical importance of having remaining issues ahead of intra- operation in their countries’ fight mote the joint efforts of the Belt On the occasion of the day, Afghans are encouraged to fly their tri- the full inclusion of women in Afghan negotiations, specifical- against coronavirus and ways to and Road and explore ways to color flag with a classical National Emblem in the center. intra-Afghan negotiations and ly final prisoner exchanges and boost economic recovery in light synergize the China-Pakistan ...( The celebration of Flag Day was officially recognized last year by the to achieve a sustainable peace,” reduced violence, according to of the pandemic, the Associated More on P4)...(4) Afghan government. (TKG) it added. the statement. Press of Pakistan reported. Khalilzad latest trip to push for In Islamabad, he will seek Paki- Wang Yi said that as a neighbor intra-Afghan talks stani support in the effort to ad- and partner, China stands ready DAB Rejects Its Cameras Went Off Khalilzad is traveling to press vance intra-Afghan negotiations. to continue to work with Af- for intra-Afghan talks, the US In Sofia--as in Oslo--Ambassador ghanistan, Pakistan, and Nepal to Due to Power Outage State Department said on Sat- Khalilzad will update NATO Al- overcome difficulties, safeguard KABUL - Da Afghanistan Bank urday, and he plans to visit five lies on the Afghan peace process, people’s health, promote the re- (central bank) has rejected me- nations. it said. sumption of work and produc- dia reports regarding electricity Khalilzad departed on July 24 Also, Khalilzad, while speaking tion and enhance people’s liveli- blackout, saying some security for Kabul, Afghanistan; Sofia, recently hood until the pandemic is over. ...( More on P4)...(3) cameras went off for some time due to a technical problem. Earlier, media outlets reported Govt to Expose Officials, that the bank experienced the first electricity outage for at least MPs Hiding Assets four hours, during which some KABUL - The government has security cameras stopped cover- warned high-ranking officials and age. Parliament members of exposing In a statement, DAB said on June their names if they did not register 22 at 10:07pm the services de- assets, a statement said on Tues- partment of the bank informed day. the DAB office head regarding All parliamentarians and high deactivation of some cameras. Former deputy assistance of the inflicted on assets of the Bank ranking government officials are It said at the time, DAB head was bank provided information re- during the period when security bound to register their assets un- attending a meeting with Presi- garding the deactivation of some cameras remained off. til July 27 this year in the Depart- dent Ashraf Ghani. security cameras and stressed The statement said DAB will ment of Assets Registration of the After being informed, DAB Head the need for a strategy to deal discuss the fake news with the Administrative Affairs Office. AjmalAhmadi arranged a meet- with such an exceptional situa- Information ministry and media Individuals who missed the dead- for asset registration and urged them not to miss the deadline. ing with services head, treasury tion in future. commission in order to prevent line had been informed about an- The statement warned of making public the names of government of- head and former deputy head re- According to the Bank’s obser- such fake stories in future. (Pa- other deadline Monday August 23 ficials and parliament members who missed the deadline. (Pajhwok) garding the issue at 8:00pm. vation team, no damage was jhwok) 2 July 29, 2020 Main Page Cricket Chairman Fires Afghan Actress Chosen as Judge for CEO Stanikzai Indian Film Festival in Spain KABUL - Leena Alam, Afghan ing in the taboo-smashing femi- film actress is taking part as a nist TV drama, Shereen, the first member of the jury in the 19th of its kind to have been made in Imagine India Film Festival in Afghanistan and produced by Ka- Madrid, Spain. boora and TOLO TV. The 19th Imagine India Inter- In 1989, Alam and her family national Film Festival Madrid, moved to America because of the which has previously been civil war in Afghanistan. She be- postponed, will take place gan her acting and cinema career from September 24th to Octo- in 1998. ber 8th, 2020. Last year, the film Black Kite- di About 155 films from around rected by Tarique Qayumi was the world are participating in screened at the festival; in which the festival this year. Leena Alam played the role of The jury is made up of 20 Jamila. KABUL - Farhan Yusefzai, tract in the capacity of Chief members from 10 countries led Imagine India Film Festival Direc- chairman of the Afghanistan Executive Officer (CEO) of Af- by Mahtab Keramati, an Ira- tor Qazi Abdur Rahim said, “he Cricket Board (ACB), on Mon- ghanistan Cricket Board is ter- nian actress. hopes the festival would not be day fired Lutfullah Stanikzai, minated effectively. Your last Afghanistan’s Leena Alam will postponed again due to the coro- the CEO of ACB. employment date with ACB is help decide the winner in the navirus.” In a termination letter ad- July 29, 2020,” the letter said. Best Actress category at the Festival Imagine India aim is to dressed to Stanikzai that went According to reports, Stanikzai festival. “showcase and focus attention viral on social media, ACB was dismissed two years before Leena Alam, who was born on films coming mainly from In- chairman Farhan Yusefzai said his contract expires. in Kabul in 1978, is an award- dia, but with some concessions to Stanikzai’s contract was being Stanikzai had replaced Asa- winning Afghan film, TV and the other countries of the Indian terminated for “mismanage- dullah Khan, who had been theater actress who has ap- Subcontinent and rest of Asia, in ment”, “unsatisfactory per- charged with breaching the peared in films such as Ka- order to contribute to the better formance,” and “misbehavior ACB constitution and policies buli Kid, Loori, A Letter to the comprehension of Indian Culture, with managers.” on various decisions. President, and Hassan. and to the development of more “This is to inform you that this Stanikzai has been the CEO of She has also been known as the fluid relations among the Indian letter serves as confirmation the Afghanistan Cricket Board character Shereen after play- Subcontinent and Europe,” ac- cording to festival’s promotional material. (TOLO NEWS) that your employment con- for a year. (TOLO NEWS) TAPI Nations Meet UNDP Publishes Report on Afghans Ready to Welcome Virtually, Talk Progress Social Economic Impact of Taliban into Society, But Not at Cost of Women’s Rights: Rula Ghani Covid-19 KABUL - Afghans are ready to UN envoy to Afghanistan, Debo- KABUL - Since the beginning of Atlantic Council. President welcome the Taliban into the soci- rah Lyons, said that any compro- March, COVID-19 has spread Ghani stated that his govern- ety, but not at the cost of women’s mise or step backwards will not rapidly all over Afghanistan, ment envisions five phases in rights, First Lady Rula Ghani said go unnoticed and that all will be with officially reported cases managing the COVID-19 out- on Monday. held to account for the part they as of July 18 reaching 35,000+ break and that the country is She said this while speaking at a play. infections and 100+ deaths, ac- now in the Phase. virtual meeting held by the UN Qatar’s envoy to UN, Sheikha cording to a UNDP report. Adversity, He also stated that Security Council in the Arria-for- Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, These are likely to be under es- the economic consequence of mula on women and the Afghan stressed that without the partici- timates as the daily new cases the outbreak means that around peace process. pation of women, a peace settle- are in the order of seven hun- 90% of the Afghan population Rula Ghani insisted that the Tali- ment on a large scale would be dred. Alarmingly, more than requires food assistance and ban could not re-impose their less likely. a third of the confirmed COV- medical attention. rule by violence and had to recog- She stressed the need to consoli- ID19 cases are among doctors UNICEF assessed that around nize that the Afghan society had date the achievements made so and healthcare staff. 12 million Afghans could be changed since 2001. far in the field of empowering Af- The MoPH estimates the virus pushed to food security depri- Women would remain central to ghan women and protecting their spreads at a Medium Infec- vation. If these people are un- peace now, including as members rights and interests, especially in tion Transmission rate and will able to go back to being food of the Afghan negotiating team, the near future, as Afghanistan KABUL - The Ministry of Mines ference took place late on Mon- reach its peak soon. secure, the incidence of multi- she said. advances towards peace and de- and Petroleum (MoMP) on Tues- day evening and was focused Afghanistan is struggling to dimensional poverty could rise Meanwhile, Habiba Sarabi, a velopment and the promotion day said latest activities and im- on latest developments in the create the required testing ca- from51.7%to 61.4% member of the negotiating team, and protection of human rights plementation of the Turkmeni- project, intergovernmental com- pacity being constrained by OCHA warned about bigger said that the team would be com- for all. stan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and mitments, financial resources, lack of personnel and medical Food security risk, and rank mitted to an Afghanistan in which Afghan envoy to UN, Adela Raz, India (TAPI) gas pipeline project and other issues. All sides talked equipment. Afghanistan among the top 5 the rights of women are respected said that the meeting embodied were discussed among relevant about cooperation and coordina- Invariably, the funding and countries in the World (beyond and promoted and in which the that together with the internation- nations during a video confer- tion for the sake of the project im- equipment needs for the medi- Central African Republic, So- intrinsic values of a free and par- al community Afghanistan will ence. plementation. cal response is way off the abil- malia ,South Sudan and Chad) ticipatory republic with its insti- achieve a peace that is equitable, Abdul Qadir Mutafi, MoMP He said Acting Minister of Mines ity of Afghanistan to cope. .The health crisis may therefore tutions are maintained and pro- just, and which puts women and spokesman, said the video con- and ...( More on P4)...(6) In a recent interview with the ...( More on P4)...(7) tected. girls at the center. (1TV NEWS) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Jul 29, 2020 - Regardless of how you feel Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) today, Aries, it’s important to own up to Jul 29, 2020 - Today is your day to become a Jul 29, 2020 - You could learn a tough lesson Jul 29, 2020 - It’s a long road to becoming ex- your mistakes. Keep in mind that you’re hero, Cancer. You don’t have to be dressed today, Libra. More than likely, the harder actly the person you want to be, Capricorn. responsible for your actions. No mat- in fancy tights and a cape to make an impor- the message hits you, the more important it You can’t change who you are. Input from ter how much you might want to shrink tant difference in someone’s life. Step up to was for you to hear. It’s important that you every person you know and lessons from away, it’s important to stand up and ad- the plate even if it isn’t your turn at bat. True accept failure gracefully. 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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind Republic Political System is the Dream of the Afghan People. Part (#2)

By: Dawlat Bakhtiari cision-making process. Republicans believe that, the roles, responsi- bilities, access to resources, opportunities are essential orders that must nother specialized value of Republic system is progress and de- be provided for women both practical and strategic. Practical needs July 29, 2020 velopment, as it believes to modernization, reconstruction as include improving the women health and services for their families, in- Awell as republicans are civilized people, they are responsible for creasing their income and reducing their workload. Strategic needs, on the coming Afghanistan. They can transfer this country from a tradition- the other hand, include improving the women education opportunities, al society to industrial one. Industrialism is a way of life that includes gaining equal opportunity for employment, ownership, and increasing Talks or Political thoughtful economic, social, political, and cultural changes. But, Emirate their participation in decision- making. Conversely, women have un- system is a failed structure; its values are utterly opposite of civiliza- doubtedly suffered in the years the country was subjected to Taliban Game? tion and its supporters are not modern thinkers - they are backward and rule. As voiceless victims of war, girls and women were kept at home peripheral groups of the country. In other words, they are entropy, bar- during Emirate rule. They did not have the right to receive education/ midst the heated discussions about start of the barity, rudeness, or animal-like behavior. Their main problem is - they or going out of the house. Based on Taliban course of action for women, intra-Afghan dialogue, Afghan civilians sustain are motivated to fundamentalism, as well as they do not have faith in to jailing women folk inside the walls was a kind of gift/ or an attempt to heavy casualties as a result of the escalated militan- A any article of universal human rights declaration/or values - for they are keep them save and protect their honor in the society. It was considered cy. Despite being called to reduce violence and sit across against progress and changes. the duty of the men to uphold the respectability of their women. And, from the Afghan government, the Taliban continue their The second reason is advancement. In the world context, civilization is if in case any woman goes out of the house, one male from the family insurgency. The Taliban’s political chief Mullah Baradar generally an advanced stage of society that has laws, culture, a regular must accompany her and the woman must wear ‘Borqa’ to cover her warned that if Washington did not withdraw the American way of getting food and protecting the people as well as a system of bodies so as to hide their form and skin. On the other hand, republi- troops within the timeline agreed to, the Taliban “would government like elections. All civilizations accept as true to freedom can says, equality does not mean that women and men will become the make the necessary decisions”. of speech, for the reason that freedom lets people store and build up same but that women’s and men’s rights, responsibilities and opportu- The Baradar’s latest statement indicates that the peace knowledge, advance state of intellectual, cultural, and material develop- nities will not depend on whether they are born female or male. In their process, mainly the US-Taliban agreement, is fragile. The ment in human society. Civilization lead to modernization in final stage. view gender equality implies that the interests, needs and priorities of Taliban still purportedly maintain their ties with al-Qaeda In Afghanistan setting, modernization can happen through defined vi- both women and men are taken into consideration, thereby recognizing and continue their fight against the Afghan government, sion, which can be ‚humanity’s well-being, and proposed mission that is the diversity of different groups of women and men. Gender equality is but persists the US to fulfill its commitments. dealing with progress in the direction of some macro goals such as the not a women’s issue but should concern and fully engage men as well Civilian casualties are highly concerning. Peace process is eradication of poverty, the provision of employment, the reduction of in- as women. Equality between women and men is seen both as a human likely to be harmed as a result of the Taliban’s escalated equality and the guarantee of human rights in its territory. Nonetheless, rights issue and as a precondition for, and indicator of, sustainable peo- insurgency. NATO and Afghan officials have called on the by supporting republic system - the peace loving people of Afghanistan ple-centered development. While the neighboring and our rival coun- Taliban to cease violence and enter talks with the Afghan would help themselves realize their aspirations for a better life. Since tries are on progress, Afghanistan struggles with poverty, unemploy- government. But so far the Taliban have turned a deaf ear the government committed to keep an eye on progress in three specific ment and inequality. By increasing gross level of saving by residents to the calls for reduction in violence as well as ceasefire. notions: gender equality, decrease of poverty and generate work. These and investments of businesspersons, the government can eradicate Many believe that marginalization of the Ghani adminis- three are the primary focus of present Afghanistan administration. Yet, poverty and create job employment. Building active and sustainable tration and US-Taliban backdoor deal has been a blunder the problem with Emirate system is; they are messaging separation, ex- Afghanistan need improvement on social justice, mutual respect and made by US peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. Peace is un- clusion and extremism for the citizens. More than that, these extremists particular attention to ethnic equality. For the fact Afghanistan need to likely to be imposed from outside but have to be discussed are looking at the country problems from the eyes of religion and in the generate opportunity to provinces that are considered the slowest to between Afghan leaders, political pundits, tribal elders, economic prospects, they do not believe to free market. They are without advance on the path of development. and civil society on the one side and the Taliban on the openness and do not have any solution for all problems, adaptations As a final point, the term development does not refer to one particular other side. But the US-Taliban deal simply gave legitimacy and interpretations, to new challenges of modernization. According to perspective on social, political and economic betterment. Instead, it is to the Taliban, who have refused to reduce violence. the experience, Emirate system is often associated with terrorism, forced a set of strategies adopted for socioeconomic and environment trans- The Taliban are not in a position to send warning to the liberalization, lack of respect for cultural diversity and lack of combat on formation from current states to desired one. Therefore, it has various United States and have to honor their agreement. It is also racism. Moreover, values such as equality, long - term sustainability or meaning to different people and can be explained in different contexts. believed that the agreement, signed in Doha between the democratic participation in decision-making are empty words that will But in our country, development means economic empowerment that two sides, carries increasing significance for the Taliban, not convince Taliban. Additionally, extremist are blind to the political give people the opportunity not only to be agents for development but who declare themselves the winner as a result of the deal. dimension of love. They use violent tactics; they target infrastructure, also to receive its benefits. Republic system is committed for economic Meanwhile, regional stakeholders are not playing their role military personnel, civilians, babies and children. Their attitudes are ab- growth, implement the project connected to society’s well-being. If re- actively and put no pressure on the Taliban to honor their solutely against civilization in Afghanistan. public system rule in Afghanistan, development would come as a natu- deal or reduce violence. Some regional states are believed Gender equality is the third reason for republican fellows. At the cur- ral consequence of its values. Therefore it worth to sacrifice ourselves to support the Taliban, which will be the main reason be- rent time, Afghanistan needs to design and implement major economic for protecting republic system in Afghanistan. hind the Taliban’s confidence to send a warning signal development programs to improve rural livelihoods. The government Dawlat Bakhtiari is the newly emerging writer of the Daily Outlook to Washington to withdraw its troops. But some Central needs women empowerment, and their participation with men in de- Afghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected] Asian countries, including Uzbekistan which hosted the Tashkent Conference, have played active and constructive role in the Afghan peace process. The Afghan government appreciates their role and realize their good intention. Meanwhile, the government urges all regional stakehold- ers to put their weight behind the peace process with good Pandemic Policy Must be Climate Policy intention since continuation of violence is in the interest of no group or state. By: Renzo Guinto we return to the pre-pandemic “normal,” so will emissions. Khalilzad has started a trip recently as he visited Norway Sustaining lockdowns – which disproportionately hurt the poorest and to form regional and global consensus. However, it seems hile the world focuses on the COVID-19 crisis, climate change most vulnerable – is not the answer. A pandemic paralyzes economies, that the impact of his trip is always short-lived. Regional continues to advance. The consequences are devastating and exacerbates inequality, and ends (or upends) people’s lives. It must not and global actors have to take more practical action and becoming more so – and that includes for the pandemic re- be viewed as a chance for the planet to “breathe,” or an environmental Khalilzad needs to urge them to pressure the Taliban lead- W sponse itself. blessing in disguise. It certainly isn’t an automatic route to healthy and ership to fulfill its commitment through discontinuing There is no doubt that natural disasters are increasing in frequency and equitable decarbonization. their ties with al-Qaeda and other terrorist affiliates, reduce intensity as a result of climate change. This year alone, Australia grap- But this does not mean that the pandemic cannot spur progress. Secur- violence and enter talks with the Ghani administration. pled with its most destructive bushfires on record. East African coun- ing a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future – unmarred It is self-explanatory that violence, instead of leading to tries have been battling the worst outbreak of desert locusts in decades. by ever-more health crises and other disasters – can be achieved only peace and stability, will trigger the public hatred against The Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga were hit by a category with gradual, intentional, and planned decarbonization and inclusive the Taliban, harm peace process, and undo the US-Taliban 5 tropical cyclone. Europe has blistered under a record-breaking heat resilience-building. Here, the COVID-19 recovery plans and economic- deal. With this in mind, the Taliban leadership should call wave. My country, the Philippines, has faced intense flooding, and ty- stimulus packages being proposed by governments, businesses, and in- on their rank and file to stop violence, mainly against civil- phoon season is far from over. ternational organizations are a good place to start. ians. Such hazards, scientists warn, are likely to intersect with the COVID-19 The pandemic has revealed how woefully unprepared our health sys- Sustaining heavy casualties, the people of Afghanistan outbreak and the public-health response, including by compounding tems are for shocks and stresses in all forms, whether the short-term have also urged the Taliban to stop violence and hold ne- stress on health-care systems, depleting emergency-response resources, surge in COVID-19 infections or the long-term health consequences of gotiations with the government. Reports say that the Tali- and undermining people’s ability to adhere to social distancing. They climate change. As governments invest in upgrading and strengthening ban are responsible for the vast majority of civilian casual- will exacerbate and be exacerbated by both the unfolding economic cri- health systems, they must incorporate climate-adaptation and mitiga- ties either directly or facilitating other terrorist affiliates to sis and long-standing socioeconomic disparities, both within countries tion objectives. target civilians. Although the US has carried out the first and across regions. The same goes for investments, both public and private, in boosting re- phase of its commitment through evacuating five military The recent typhoon in the Philippines illustrates the challenges ahead. silience. As global health authorities and environmental advocates have bases in Afghanistan and reducing its troops, the Taliban Strong winds and severe flooding forced many to break quarantine and argued, only when leaders and decision-makers ensure that all aspects fighters are relentless in continuing their indiscriminate at- flee to cramped evacuation centers, where social-distancing protocols of the COVID-19 recovery are “healthy and green” can the post-pan- tacks. are virtually impossible to maintain. Distancing rules have complicated demic “new normal” be one that protects the planet and all its people. Perhaps, the Taliban’s close backers have recommended the rescue of some 200,000 people who are at risk from flooding or land- Because both the pandemic and climate change are global challenges, the group to intensify their attacks against the Ghani ad- slides. The number of people in need of aid – already significant dur- with no regard for political borders, international cooperation is essen- ministration to gain concessions at the negotiating table. ing lockdown – has increased substantially. And already resource-con- tial. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) that was But the escalated violence and hit-and-run policy will be strained hospitals are expected to be overwhelmed further by a surge of supposed to take place in Scotland this November was postponed to counterproductive. patients with infectious diseases that are likely to proliferate as climate 2021. But this should not be allowed to impede progress. Khalilzad should urge regional actors, mainly Pakistan, change progresses, such as dengue and leptospirosis. Instead, the delay should be regarded as an opportunity for leaders to to engage more actively in the Afghan peace process and To be sure, COVID-19 has, to some extent, curbed humanity’s impact do their homework and lay the groundwork for a conference that plac- pressure the Taliban leadership to reduce violence and ne- on the environment. During the last three months, private cars stayed es health considerations at the center of climate negotiations. The 2015 gotiate with the Ghani administration. Further postpone- parked, factories curtailed operations, and power plants stopped burn- Paris climate agreement mentioned the word “health” only once – in the ment of intra-Afghan talks may lead the peace process to ing coal. As a result, carbon dioxide emissions have fallen dramatical- preamble. COP26 must give rise to an even more ambitious plan com- a deadlock. The role of regional heavyweight stakeholders ly – even returning to 2010 levels. Urban air pollution has dissipated, bining climate and health imperatives. such as Pakistan, Iran, and Russia in the peace process is with many reveling in the return of blue skies over chronically smoggy “Flatten the curve” was the mantra of the early COVID-19 response. To highly significant and Khalilzad needs to persuade them megacities, and in reports of wild animals wandering through empty avoid overwhelming health-care systems and buy time to increase their to engage in the process constructively, especially if they city streets. capacity, populations needed to take action to slow the spread of the vi- fear the spillover. Such developments have fed the narrative that the pandemic is giving rus. We should apply the same logic to climate action today, by flatten- The Taliban should end their dilemma, political game, and Mother Earth a much-needed break. But, even if true, the respite will be ing the curve of greenhouse-gas emissions and our broader ecological double dealing and sit around the negotiating table with brief, and do little to change our long-term climate trajectory. footprint, in order to buy time to build sustainable systems. the Afghan government with genuine intention. In fact, the same researchers who reported that COVID-19 lockdowns The difference, of course, is that, unlike health care, the planet’s thresh- had caused emissions to drop also reported that, when lockdowns have olds cannot be changed. We are the ones who must adjust. The pandem- been eased, emissions immediately rose. They predict that the pandem- ic won’t save us, but it could be the catalyst we needed to save ourselves. ic will reduce total emissions in 2020 by 13%, at most, and only if some Renzo Guinto is a senior fellow at the Aspen Institute and Chief Planetary restrictions remain in place worldwide until the end of the year. 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(1) 8% Drop ... and Kazakhstan’s ambassador to the US, clear my name”. parties, and work together to achieve Donald Trump some land to build a golf Erzhan Kazykhanov. The guilty verdict against Najib relates to breakthroughs in key areas of science Unemployment rates are more than 53%. course in the tourist town of Victoria Khalilzad said: “This is an important mo- his role in diverting an estimated 42 mil- and technology, promote scientific and “In the last four or five years, one and a Falls. Mnangagwa himself remains un- ment for Afghanistan and for the region- lion ringgits ($9.8m) from SRC Interna- technological innovation across the half million people have become unem- der U.S. sanctions for alleged abuses. -perhaps a defining moment.” (TOLO tional, a unit of 1MDB, into his personal globe, and make new contributions to ployed, and this number is very high,” But relations now echo the days of NEWS) bank accounts. The judge had found the the betterment of lives in all countries said Omar Joya, a researcher in the insti- Mugabe, when Western ambassadors former prime minister guilty on all seven and sustainable development of the tute. (4) China, Afghanistan ... were routinely threatened with expul- charges filed against him. whole world. The report further states that the Afghan sion. (AP News) Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the “I find that the prosecution has success- The ITER program is one of the largest government faces a huge budget deficit, Trans-Himalayan Multi-Dimensional fully proven its case beyond a reasonable and most important international scien- (16) Turkey Pauses ... which is predicted to reach 40 billion af- Connectivity Network, the foreign min- doubt. I therefore find the accused guilty tific research project in the world. China withdrawing navy vessels from the area, ghanis by the end of the year. isters said. and convict the accused on all seven officially joined the program in 2006. (Xi- adding that Athens remained ready to Officials at the institute say that due to Wang Yi said: “We should support the charges,” Mohamad said. nhua) enter negotiations with Turkey “within the spread of the coronavirus, many do- international system with the United He then ordered Najib to pay a fine of the framework of international law and nors have cut aid to projects and have (12) African ... Nations at its core and the international 210 million ringgits ($49m), and gave good neighbourly relations”. (Aljazeera) instead invested in the fight against the order based on international law, and him 12 years in jail on one count of abuse The panel, led by former Irish President pandemic in Afghanistan. (17) Spain Slams ... safeguard the common interests of de- of power, 10 years each for three counts Mary Robinson, agreed with the decision “A number of donors have shifted some veloping countries.” (ATN) of criminal breach of trust and 10 years of the bank’s ethics committee, according adding that the archipelago’s contagion of their costs from one project to another, each for three counts of money launder- to its final report, seen by Reuters. rate was lower than that of the United so it was not new aid, but aid that has (5) Ghani Calls ... ing. The allegations against Adesina “were Kingdom. changed from one place to another,” stat- is a national outrage against corruption But the judge also ordered the sentences properly considered and dismissed by Her comments chimed with those of ed Nazir Kabiri, head of the Al-Beroni re- and a demand for accountability and suf- to run concurrently, meaning Najib will the Committee,” it said. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, search institute. ficient capacity in the accountability, rule serve 12 years in prison. The AfDB declined immediate comment. who on Monday said it was a mistake for Meanwhile, officials at Al-Beroni re- of law and security organizations and the The conviction comes just six days after The U.S. Treasury could not be reached Britain to have considered Spain’s over- search institute reported problems with active engagement of the media, the Ula- the High Court ordered Najib to pay the for comment. all coronavirus rate rather than having a the government’s plans to help the peo- ma and civil society organizations has government as much as 1.69 billion ring- The United States pushed for the origi- granular, regional approach. ple during the lockdown period. They created the enabling conditions to have gits ($400m) in unpaid taxes and penal- nal decision to be reviewed over reser- But Britain stood firm, saying it would state that the “National Dining Table,” a comprehensive strategy to make mea- ties, covering the years from 2011 to 2017. vations about the integrity of the bank’s stick to the sudden quarantine an- proposed by President Ashraf Ghani sureable and sustained progress against (Aljazeera) process. This put it at odds with the lend- nounced on Saturday and its late Mon- but voted-down by the Afghan house of corruption,” Ghani said. (1TV NEWS) er’s largest shareholder, Nigeria, which day move to extend a travel advisory representatives, is not based on modern (9) Kazakhstan ... (6) TAPI Nations ... had voiced support for Adesina. against travel in mainland Spain to the aid practices and the process will not be restrictions on opening hours, indoor The exoneration of Adesina, a former Ni- Canary and Balearic Islands. (Reuters) transparent. (TOLO NEWS) Petroleum Mohammad Haroon food and non-food markets, children’s gerian agriculture minister, frees him to (18) Iran’s COVID-19 ... (2) Ghani: ‘10,708 ... Chakhansori, Governor of Da Afghani- correction centers, educational centers, seek re-election as the head of the multi- stan Bank Ajmal Ahmadi, and Advisor children’s early development centers, lateral lender. His first term ends on Aug. to apply strict measures to contain the progress against corruption,” Ghani said. to the President on Finance and Banking children’s clubs with groups of fewer 31 and he is expected to run unopposed. further spread. Reportedly, the disease Ghani also said: affairs, and the Minister of Natural Gas than five children, and standby groups The bank faces challenging economic was brought to Iran by a businessman We are determined to complete all the and Petroleum of India, Director of Turk- in children’s preschool facilities will be problems caused by the coronavirus pan- from Iran’s Qom city, who went on a remaining benchmarks of our current men Gas, Nadeem Babar, Senior Advisor allowed to reopen, he said. demic. The Abidjan-based bank forecasts business trip to China, despite official anti-corruption strategy and to enforce to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Beauty parlors, hair salons, and also cen- a 3.4% contraction in Africa’s economy warnings. The man died later from the the decisions of the Attorney General on Mohammad Murad Amanov, Director of ters and salons offering beauty, cosmetic in 2020 compared with a pre-pandemic disease. those found guilty by the end of October. TPCL attended in the conference. medicine, manicure and pedicure servic- projection of 3.9% growth. The Islamic Republic only announced its “We invite all our bilateral and multi- According to him, cooperation and coor- es will also be able to resume operations In April, the AfDB announced a $10-bil- first infections and deaths from the coro- lateral partners to join the people and dination were discussed for the purpose by prior appointment. lion emergency credit facility to support navirus on Feb. 19. government of Afghanistan in identify- of project implementation. At the same time, “at least 80% of em- the continent’s coronavirus-hit econo- The outbreak in the Chinese city of Wu- ing key drivers of corruption and bad According to Mutafi, the Government of ployees of state organizations and office mies. (Reuters) han - which is an international transport governance through a mutual account- Afghanistan renewed its commitment in workers should continue working re- hub - began at a fish market in late De- ability framework based on UNCAC and (13) Mali’s Opposition ... areas of economic, technical and legal as- motely,” the minister said. cember 2019. governing the norms of conduct and ac- pects of the TAPI project in accordance In addition, citizens will be allowed the plan was unlikely to be accepted by The World Health Organization (WHO) countability of all parties engaged in al- with the intergovernmental commit- to exercise outdoors individually or in the M5-RFP opposition coalition, which on March 11 declared COVID-19 a pan- location, distribution, and management ments of the countries involved in the groups observing social distancing rules, has spearheaded anti-Keita protests and demic. Some sources claim the coronavi- of resources for Afghanistan. Dealing ex- project. and national teams’ training sessions si- already flatly rejected an earlier version rus outbreak started as early as Novem- plicitly with “special treatment” granted He added the countries concerned also multaneously involving no more than 30 of the proposals from the bloc. ber 2019. to some individuals and organizations renewed their commitment to speeding people will be permitted. People are cur- “The M5-RFP states with regret that the will be essential. Even more essential (19) Turkmenistan ... up work on the TAPI project and to con- rently allowed to walks on streets, visit conclusions of the Heads of State Summit will be to make anticorruption an inte- tinue the latest developments on Afghan parks, public gardens, and embankments do not take into account the depth and shipment was successful, therefore, 2 gral component of the political agree- soil and to implement the project with a in groups of no more than three. gravity of the sociopolitical crisis that has other shipments followed in October ment with the Taliban,” Ghani said. spirit of regional integration. (Pajhwok) Public transport is operating with restric- Mali’s future hanging in the balance,” it 2019 for a total of 55 tons of melons. Ghani also highlighted some mutual ac- tions on working hours, filled to no more said in a statement. Besides the horticulture, USAID is en- countability items: (7) UNDP Publishes ... than 50% of capacity, in compliance with It said the proposals did not “correspond gaged on issues of trade, energy connec- Reform of revenue, grants and aid in rapidly evolve into a dean transportation mask wearing and disinfection require- to the expectations and aspirations of the tivity, and transboundary water resourc- terms of OECD standards and tools. have also been disrupted and domestic ments, and in the presence of conductors, people of Mali and violate the laws and es management both in Turkmenistan • Welcome robust conditionality activity has slowed down sharply. the minister said. constitution of Mali.” and other Central Asian countries. on policy. This is threatening the livelihood of Tsoi also reiterated the need to maintain The coalition has said it would restart the In terms of USAID’s activity is Turkmen- • Welcome strict criteria on out- thousands of Afghan families as border a ban on all kinds of mass events and protests on August 3 if their demands are istan, USAID Future Growth Initiative, comes of programs and projects. closures and panic-buying has led to a the operations of entertainment centers, not met. which was designed to spur productive • Welcome third party evaluation spike in prices of some food stuffs. movie theaters, food courts, banquet The unrest has raised concerns that it economic activity across Central Asia, and monitoring. The UNDP Has Worked with the Afghan halls, restaurants, bars, night and gam- could derail the fight against Islamist ex- including Turkmenistan, is very impor- • Thanks to sustained work by bi- Government since the early days of the bling clubs. tremists in the region. (Reuters) tant. lateral and multi-lateral organizations, pandemic re-oriented its programs in a Religious and cultural facilities, gyms, “In Turkmenistan, the USAID Future scholars, and international civil society way to incorporate COVID-19 impact in (14) UK Defends ... fitness centers, swimming pools, beach- Growth Initiative is working in informa- networks, there is a range of tools ad- its short-medium-and longer-term sup- es, and aqua parks will not be allowed to he told the Telecinco TV network, adding tion technology and light manufacturing dressing the questions of what to do, port to development in Afghanistan. reopen, either. that the government was “talking with (small-scale carpets, leather, and handi- how to do it, and how to measure it. We The rationale of UNDP’s involvement Furthermore, a ban on suburban passen- British authorities to try to get them to crafts manufacturers) sectors,” said the request a core group from you to work and support are based on the following ger train services, the use of sitting car- reconsider.” representative. (Trend) with us online and in-person to help us premise: riages, and intercity bus services should The sudden move left holidaymak- reform and strengthen our accountabil- If health system responses to COVID-19 (20) USAID Partners ... also remain in place, the minister said. ers and the tourism industry reeling, ity and rule of law institutions and orga- at subnational level are strengthened, if From 2015 to 2020, in close partnership Kazakhstan earlier imposed a July 5-Au- as Spain had been on the list of ‘safe’ nizations by tailoring an approach suited integrated assessments and labour mar- with the Ministry of Health and Social gust 2 quarantine due to a rise in Cov- countries to which Britons could travel. to our complex context.” ket so n the impact of COVID-19 on so- Protection of the Population, this $13.1 id-19 cases. The operations of a number On Monday, the Foreign Office also ex- Afghanistan’s economic situation: ciety and local economy are conducted million activity has improved the health of sectors were suspended. (Interfax) tended its travel advice for Spain, telling In the speech, Ghani also defended his and if in formation gap so n the threats people to avoid travel to the Canary and and nutrition status of women and chil- economic policies and portrayed an opti- posed by COVID-19 in border areas are (10) Lebanon’s ... Balearic Islands. dren in 12 southwestern districts of Ta- mistic picture of Afghan exports. identified and addressed then, Afghani- pied by Israeli forces, and they were re- Both Spain and the UK have been badly jikistan, reaching over 1.5 million people “We expect to export 6,090 (metric) tons stan national and sub-national authori- pulsed after Israeli troops opened fire. hit with Covid-19. The UK has seen over across 700 rural communities with food through the air corridor in 2020. Our ties will be able to recognize and address Shebaa Farms was captured by Israel in 300,000 cases and 45,000 deaths, while in security and nutrition activities, includ- exports through the dry port of Zarang emerging and long-term needs, be better the 1967 Middle East war and is claimed Spain, over 28,000 have died and more ing almost 600,000 children under five alone, however exceeded 6k tons up prepared to contribute to the COVID-19 by Lebanon. than 272,000 have contracted the virus. years of age. The activity established 24 until now, underlining the crucial role Socioeconomic Response Framework But Hezbollah denied it carried out a raid (RT) nutrition resource and training centers ,and communities will be more resilient and provided professional training on of regional connectivity in the genera- over the southern border saying the inci- (15) Zimbabwe’s ... tion of prosperity. Thanks to President to shocks and better prepared to build dent was “from one side only, from the nutrition to almost 9,900 participants. Aliyov and Birdie Muhammadov for the back better in the short and long term anxious enemy” who opened fire first. party spokesman Patrick Chinamasa on Over 105,000 pregnant women and their recent virtual summit on trade, transit because of evidence-based planning and “All the enemy media claims about Monday said U.S. newborn children benefited from im- and investment along the Lapis Lazuli programming. thwarting an infiltration operation from Ambassador Brian Nichols and a “cote- proved maternal, newborn, and child corridor. Thanking Kazakhstan and Uz- UNDP intends to leverage funds in col- Lebanese territory into occupied Pales- rie of gangsters” should stop “mobilizing health services. As a result of the activ- bekistan for the rail corridor as well as laboration with other donors such as for tine … is absolutely not true,” a Hezbol- and funding disturbances, coordinating ity’s interventions, the number of home power transmission line. A contract for example the WorldBank’s HEAT (High lah statement said. violence and training insurgency. Our deliveries decreased from 2,163 cases in 1,000 megawatts at 5 cents for 10 years is Expertise Advisory Team). This initiative The armed group attributed the incident leadership will not hesitate to give him 2016 to 894 in 2019 leading to decreased an important signal, as well as USAID’s offers leading expertise that is a ligned to “the state of terror experienced by the marching orders.” maternal mortality. support for private sector investment in with the four priority areas of the CO- Zionist occupation army and its settlers He added: “Diplomats should not be- Nearly 90 percent of healthcare workers renewables,” said Ghani. VID-19 2. 0 Offer (Governance, Social at the Lebanese border” over an expected have like thugs, and Brian Nichols is a in children’s and maternal departments “Revenue projection has been reduced Protection, Green Economy, and Digital response to the killing of the Hezbollah thug.” in hospitals and 74 percent of primary from Afs 208.9 billion to Afs 175.8 billion, Disruption). HEAT aims to assist senior fighter. (Aljazeera) The embassy did not immediately com- healthcare workers received training amounting to 12% instead of 13.7% of the government officials in responding to the ment on that. on maternal and child health and nutri- GDP. As of July 27, we have collected COVID-19 pandemic and through future (11) Xi Sends ... In the past week, information minister tion in the past five years. The Feed the 54% of the revised target and expect to oriented strategies: beyond recovery. cooperation is critical to addressing glob- Monica Mutsvangwa and foreign af- Future Tajikistan Health and Nutrition meet the target by the end of the year. This report describes the current situa- al challenges faced by mankind. fairs minister Sibusiso Moyo have ac- activity reportedly contributed to the re- We expect to spend 93% of the develop- tion and challenges in combatting COV- The ITER project embodies the human cused Western countries of sponsor- duction of wasting in children under five ment budget by the end of 2020,” he said. ID-19 ; then presents the results of select desire for the peaceful use of fusion ener- ing Hopewell Chin’ono, a prominent from 6.2 percent in 2017 to an estimated Ghani thanked SOM members for their simulations; first; regarding the likely gy, Xi said, adding that since the launch journalist known for exposing alleged 2.2 percent in 2020. The activity also continued support of Afghanistan. impact of COVID-19 on GDP due to of the project, China has honored its in- government corruption, and Jacob contributed to the design and adoption “Heartful thanks for your continued in- disruptions in regional and global trade ternational commitments, and Chinese Ngarivhume, an opposition politician of national standards on nutrition, child- terest, support, and partnership for the flows; second, options to finance the im- entities and scientific researchers have behind the planned protests. hood malnutrition, childcare, pre-, post-, government and people of Afghanistan, mediate needs in the health sector; third; taken on difficult tasks and collaborat- They have been detained for a week on and neonatal care. women, and men who are striving to lead the budgetary implications of income ed closely with their international col- allegations of organizing the planned The Feed the Future Tajikistan Health meaningful, peaceful, and productive support and civil work programs. This leagues, contributing Chinese wisdom protests. The police have said they are and Nutrition activity was implemented lives in a democratic polity and tolerant is followed by some policy recommenda- and strength to the smooth progress of looking for several other activists and by IntraHealth International in partner- society,” said Ghani. (TOLO NEWS) tions and how UNDP can and plans to the program. politicians it accuses of mobilizing the ship with Abt Associates. (3) Khalilzad ... assist the Government to overcome the As the world is tackling severe challeng- protests. USAID is the world’s premier interna- adverse effects of the pandemic and be- es brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, The U.S. Embassy in recent weeks has tional development agency and a cata- at a virtual event organized by the US yond that set Afghanistan in a pathway humanity needs now more than ever to repeatedly called on Mnangagwa’s gov- lytic actor driving development results. Institute of Peace, said that the intra- to sustainable and equitable develop- forge partnerships and overcome hard- ernment to respect human rights. USAID’s work advances U.S. national Afghan talks have “never been so close.” ment. (Pajhwok) ships, stressed the Chinese president. Mnangagwa had pledged to repair rela- security and economic prosperity, dem- He was joined by the Afghan ambassador China, he said, stands ready to continu- tions with the U.S. and Western countries onstrates American generosity and pro- to the US, Roya Rahmani, Uzbekistan’s (8) Malaysia’s ... ously strengthen cooperation and ex- when he took over from the late Robert motes a path to recipient self-reliance ambassador to the US, Javlon Vakhabov, added, vowing to “continue the effort to changes in scientific research with all Mugabe in 2017, even offering President and resilience. (Asia Plus) 5 July 29, 2020 International

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Neighbor News Najib Razak has been sentenced to

serve up to 12 years in jail after a court in Kuala Lumpur found him Iran’s COVID-19 Death guilty of corruption in the first of Toll Surpasses 16,000 several cases linked to the alleged theft of billions of dollars from the TEHRAN - As many as tan, Golestan, Kerman, state fund, 1MDB. 2,667 people have been Semnan, Hormozgan, The ruling on Tuesday makes Na- infected with the coro- North Khorasan and jib the first Malaysian leader to be navirus (COVID-19) Ilam provinces are red convicted of corruption. in the past 24 hours zones. But the 67-year-old remains in Iran, said Sima Sa- So far, more than 2.38 free as Judge Mohamad Nazlan dat Lari, spokesperson million tests have been Ghazali granted a stay order on for Iran’s Ministry of conducted in Iran for the execution of Najib’s sentence, Health and Medical Ed- the diagnosis of coro- pending an appeal. ucation, Trend reports navirus. “Surely, I am not satisfied with citing the ministry. Iran continues to moni- the result,” Najib told reporters as According to Sadat tor the coronavirus sit- he exited Kuala Lumpur’s High Lari, 235 more people uation in the country. Court. have died from the According to recent re- “But within our system, the high coronavirus over the ports from the Iranian court is the first court and the past day. officials, over 296,200 Malaysia’s Najib Gets 12 Years in Jail decision was only made by one Sadat Lari added that people have been in- judge. We have the benefit of an the condition of 3,902 fected and 16,147 for 1MDB-Linked Graft Case appeal,” he...(More on P4)...(8) people is critical. people have already The official said that died. Meanwhile, over Iran’s Tehran, Ma- 257,000 have reported- Kazakhstan Plans to zandaran, Fars, East ly recovered from the Lebanon’s Hezbollah Accuses Israel Azerbaijan, Ardabil, disease. Reopen Shopping Malls, Isfahan, Razavi Kho- The country contin- Markets as Part of Covid-19 of Fabricating Border Clash rasan, Alborz, Lores- ues...(More on P4)...(18) Quarantine Easing BEIRUT, Lebanon - Hez- bollah denied its fighters Nawaz Submits Medical NUR-SULTAN - Ka- infrastructure facilities staged an “infiltration at- zakhstan intends to will be allowed to re- tempt” that led to clash- Report to Court allow shopping malls, sume their operations es with Israeli forces on LAHORE - Former living in the British cap- markets, and beauty on August 3 if the ef- Monday calling the Israeli prime minister Nawaz ital with his family. parlors to reopen start- fective reproduction account a move to create Sharif on Tuesday According to the re- ing on August 3 if the number is below one, “false victories”. submitted his latest port, submitted by de- epidemiological situa- the hospital bed occu- The Lebanese armed medical report to the fense attorney Amjad tion in the country im- pancy rate is less than group also vowed revenge registrar’s office of the Pervaiz on behalf of proves, Kazakh Health 70%, and if the mortal- for a Hezbollah member Lahore High Court his client, Sharif’s doc- Minister Alexei Tsoi ity rate is steadily de- killed in a suspected Israeli (LHC). tors have advised him said. clining,” Tsoi said at a air strike in Syria last week Sharif, who according to avoid “unnecessary “If the tightened sani- government meeting saying a response against to his doctors is suf- travel” and stay inside tary and disinfection on Tuesday. Israel was “coming for fering from immune to avoid the threat of requirements, the re- Specifically, shopping sure”. system disorder, had coronavirus pandemic. quirement to wear and entertainment cen- Israeli Prime Minister left for London in No- The report states that masks, and social dis- ters, shopping malls, into the disputed Shebaa Benjamin Netanyahu dis- dent, adding “Hezbollah The Israeli military said vember last year after the former premier has tancing rules are ob- and store chains with Farms area that is occu... puted the armed group’s should know that it is earlier three to five He- an LHC bench granted a low platelet count, served, a number of ...(More on P4)...(9) (More on P4)...(10) denial of any border inci- playing with fire.” zbollah fighters crossed him four-week medical high blood pressure as bail in Al-Azizia Steel well as heart and kid- Xi Sends Congratulations on Start of African Development Mills corruption refer- ney problems. (Paki- Bank Rightly Cleared Its ence. He has since been stan Today) Assembly of ITER Project President of Wrongdoing - Turkmenistan Working with BEIJING - Chinese Presi- Independent Panel dent Xi Jinping sent a con- USAID to Find Best Solutions ABIDJAN - An inde- rians, and giving out gratulatory message to pendent review has overly generous sever- Agricultural Pests the ceremony for the start found that the African ance packages. He had ASHGABAT - The ports,” said the USAID of assembly of the Inter- Development Bank denied the accusations. United States Agency official. national Thermonuclear rightly cleared its presi- A report by the bank’s for International Devel- The laboratory was Experimental Reactor dent, Akinwumi Ad- ethics board in April opment (USAID) and officially opened in (ITER), which took place esina, of abuse of office, cleared him of malfea- the Union of Industrial- March 2019. The new on Tuesday at the mega- paving the way for him sance but the United ists and Entrepreneurs microbiology lab per- project’s headquarters in to seek a second term. States, AfDB’s second- of Turkmenistan (TUIE) forms commercial food France. Whistleblowers in largest shareholder, are working with Turk- testing services for do- The active explorations January accused Ad- rejected the internal men producers to share mestic producers and and practices through the esina, who has held the investigation and de- best practices for fruit exporters. past over 10 years have AfDB’s top job since manded an indepen- tree pruning, pest con- Also, USAID partnered fully proved that open frontiers, Xi said in the bound by national bor- said international scien- 2015, of abuses of office dent panel review the trol, nutrition and po- with Turkmen horticul- exchanges are a key route message. ders and innovation is tific and technological including favouritism case. tato production/post- ture trader, TUIE’s par- for exploring scientific Noting that science is not an endless endeavor, Xi ...(More on P4)...(11) in hiring fellow Nige- ...(More on P4)...(12) harvest management, ticipant Ter Önüm send the representative of the first trial shipment Mali’s Opposition USAID told Trend. of 19 tons of fresh mel- UK Defends Quarantine Decision Zimbabwe’s Ruling The USAID has also ons overland to Austria Rejects West After Spanish PM Says It Was Party Calls US been cooperating with in refrigerated trucks in African Leaders’ Ambassador A ‘Thug’ TUIE in the horticulture September of 2019. Unfair & An ‘Error’ sector. “Ter Önüm worked Plan to End HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s rul- “In November 2018, with melon farm- Deadlock LONDON - The UK ing party has threatened the United States USAID, in cooperation ers in Turkmenistan’s says it “respectfully” ambassador with expulsion, calling him a with the TUIE, part- Dashoguz region to BAMAKO - Mali’s opposition disagrees with Madrid’s “thug” and accusing him of funding orga- nered with the private source the melons, then coalition on Tuesday formally position on its call to nizers of anti-government protests planned company Hil Standart, sorted, packaged, and rejected a plan proposed by impose a quarantine for Friday. to establish Turkmeni- loaded them on trucks West African leaders for end- on travelers returning Zimbabwe’s government in recent weeks stan’s first private and for transport,” added ing a political crisis, raising from Spain after Prime has increasingly accused the U.S. Embassy commercially operated the representative. the prospect of more mass Minister Pedro Sanchez of supporting anti-government activists who food safety laboratory, The USAID also noticed anti-government demonstra- accused it of making an are piling pressure on President Emmerson with the aim of increas- that the mentioned tions in the coming weeks. “error” that was “not Mnangagwa as the economy collapses amid ing horticultural ex- ...(More on P4)...(19) Tens of thousands of people justified.” new allegations of corruption and human answered opposition calls for Junior Local Govern- rights abuses. USAID Partners with The protests in early June over ment Minister Simon The embassy denies the accusations of med- contested local elections, per- Clarke explained that a dling in local politics in the southern African Government of Tajikistan to ceived government corrup- “75 percent increase” in country. Improve the Health of tion and incompetence. Police Ruling ZANU-PF...(More on P4)...(15) cases confirmed in Spain Sanchez said on Mon- instead of taking indi- killings of protesters further Over 1.5 Million People last week was why the day that the UK’s sud- vidual regions into ac- inflamed anger against Presi- UK took such sudden den decision to make count. Spain Slams British, DUSHANBE - The in the virtual online dent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, action. travelers returning from “In most of Spain, the U.S. Agency for Inter- conference marking the who the opposition insists German Travel Advisories “We respectfully dis- Spain quarantine for two incidence is very much national Development end of the activity. should resign. agree with the Spanish weeks was “unfair” and inferior to even the as Discriminatory (USAID) marked the In his remarks, Ambas- Heads of state of members of government’s position that it was wrong to look numbers registered in MADRID - Spain reacted with outrage on completion of the Feed sador Pommersheim the Economic Community of on this,” he told the BBC at the Spanish Covid-19 the United Kingdom,” Tuesday to recommendations from Britain the Future Tajikistan noted, “Thanks to the West African States (ECOW- on Tuesday. infection rate as a whole ...(More on P4)...(14) and Germany that their citizens avoid its is- Health and Nutrition efforts of this activity, AS) proposed on Monday that lands and beaches because of an increase in activity that over the 2,500 community vol- the members of parliament coronavirus cases during what should be the past five years has im- unteers helped health whose elections were contest- Turkey Pauses Energy-Exploration height of the tourism season. proved the health and workers identify and ed should step down and that Research in East Mediterranean With advisories piling up on top of a quar- nutrition of women refer over 4,600 chil- by-elections be held. It also antine order from Britain for returning travel- and children in western dren with signs of called for a government of na- ANKARA - Turkey has said it will planned to search for hydrocarbons lers, Spain, which depends on summer visits Khatlon. malnutrition, and an tional unity and an inquiry on suspend research for oil and gas ex- “180 kilometres (110 miles) from the by sun-seeking northern Europeans, is fac- According to the U.S. estimated 66,000 ben- the deaths. ploration off a Greek island amid ten- island of Meis (Kastellorizo in Greek)”, ing a major blow to any hopes of reviving its Embassy in Dushanbe, eficiaries received im- President Keita responded sions in the eastern Mediterranean. Kalin said. economy. the U.S. Ambassador proved access to basic with a cabinet reshuffle late Greece’s navy last week said it had “Despite this, our president said while Tourism accounts for 12.3% of Spain’s GDP to Tajikistan, represen- sanitation services. on Monday, naming six min- deployed ships in the Aegean in the negotiations are continuing, let’s be and 12.7% of jobs, Spain’s INE statistics office tatives of the Ministry More mothers learned isters to core positions, includ- “heightened readiness” after Turkey constructive and hold for a while,” he said, based on 2018 data. The country lost one of Health and Social the benefits of exclusive ing Tiebile Drame as foreign announced plans for energy explora- said. million jobs between April and June, its big- Protection of the Popu- breastfeeding, adopted minister and General Ibrahim tion near the island of Kastellorizo. Kalin on Tuesday said Greece was an gest ever quarterly decline. lation, and the Khatlon the practice, and prac- Dahirou Dembele as defence In an interview with national broad- “important neighbour” to Turkey and “It’s very unfair because it’s not based on any Regional Department ticed exclusive breast- minister. They are tasked with caster CNN Turk, spokesman Ibra- added: “We are ready to discuss with sanitary criteria,” Francina Armengol, the of Health, USAID, in- feeding and provided negotiating with the opposi- him Kalin said on Tuesday President Greece without any conditions.” head of the key tourist Balearic region, told ternational partners, a healthy diet to their tion to form the government Recep Tayyip Erdogan had request- On Monday, Greek government Cadena Ser radio of the travel advisories. health providers, and children under the age of national unity. ed that operations be put on hold. spokesman Stelios Petsas said Turkey Britain’s decision had no logical explanation, community volunteers of two.” But...(More on P4)...(13) A Turkish vessel, the Oruc Reis, was ...(More on P4)...(16) Armengol said, ...(More on P4)...(17) yesterday participated ...(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 Wednesday July 29, 2020

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Rise of Foreign Taliban Announces Fighters in 3-Day Ceasefire for Eid Afghanistan’s East: KABUL - The Taliban on Tuesday confidence-building measure that announced a three-day ceasefire would pave the way for negotia- ANA General during Eid al-Adha ahead of the tions. KABUL - The number of foreign fight- intra-Afghan negotiations that are The government has so far released ers has increased on the battlefields in the expected in the coming weeks. more than 5,400 Taliban fighters eastern parts of Afghanistan, with most of The group asked its fighters to while the Taliban has released over them Pakistani nationals who are fighting avoid attacking Afghan forces and 800 captive Afghan security forces. alongside the Taliban in areas along the Du- to not enter government-controlled Violence has remained high in the rand Line, an Afghan Army general said on areas. last two months amid peace efforts Monday. This is the third ceasefire in the by the Afghan government and its On Sunday, a UN report submitted to the country since June 2019 when the international allies. United Nations Security Council indicated group announced a three-day truce President Ashraf Ghani, address- that the total number of “Pakistani foreign in Eid. ing the SOM meeting in Kabul on terrorist fighters” in Afghanistan is esti- Judging from Taliban statements, Tuesday which was held in prep- mated at “between 6,000 and 6,500, most it is expected that the intra-Afghan aration for the Geneva summit, of them with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan negotiations--mentioned in the US- said 3,560 members of Afghan Na- (TTP).” Taliban agreement signed in late tional Defense and Security Forces “Intelligence information shows that there February--will not begin until the (ANDSF) and 775 civilians were are retired Pakistani colonels who are train- completion of a prisoner exchange killed, and 6,781 ANDSF members ing the local Taliban,” said Gen. Karim Ni- by the Afghan government and and 1,609 civilians were wounded, azi, commander of the second regiment of the Taliban. The exchange was also between February 29 to July 21. Selab 201 Corps. mentioned in the agreement as a (TOLO NEWS) A captured Taliban member, named Shi- ran, said Pakistani fighters are fighting in support of the Taliban in Khogyani district, Nangarhar province. 600 Afghan Sikhs, Ghani Calls on Abdullah, “When we came to this mosque, there was a Pakistani who was killed by (Afghan) com- Hindus to Get Indian Visas Panjshiris to Expel Keramuddin Karim mandos and I was arrested,” Shiran said. KABUL - Hundreds of KABUL - Afghan President Ashraf The issue was spotlighted by Pakistani law- Sikhs and Hindus in Af- Ghani on Tuesday called on the peo- maker Ali Wazir, who raised questions on ghanistan will be issued ple of Panjshir and Abdullah Abdullah, his Twitter account, asking about why the visas by India in coming chairman of High Council for National Pakistani bodies are brought to Pakistan days, says the Sikh Gu- Reconciliation, to expel Keramuddin from Afghanistan and what are Pakistan’s rudwara Management Karim, a former chief of Afghanistan priorities. Committee (DSGMC) Football Federation, who is accused of Last week, Kandahar Police Chief Gen. president. abusing his position and sexually abus- Tadeen Khan shared a number of identity Manjinder Singh Sirsa ing female players. cards which, according to him, belong to said had won an assur- “I will suspend and help prosecute any Pakistani fighters who were killed in Ma- ance from senior Ex- official engaged in corruption or abuse roof district, Kandahar province. ternal Affairs Ministry of authority,” Ghani said at Senior Of- “Some bodies were left behind by the mili- officials that 600 Sikhs ficials Meeting in Kabul. “I call on the tants. All of them had Pakistani identity and Hindus in Afghani- people of Panjshir and Dr. Abdullah to cards. This proves that they were Pakistani stan would get visas expel Mr. Karim from the valley or as- nationals,” said Jamal Barikzai, Kandahar soon. sist the security forces to enforce the law police spokesman. An Indian TV channel of the land.” “Some international terrorist groups, in- reported that a delega- He said that Iconic cases, such as that cluding al-Qaeda, were formed after the tion, led by Sirsa, met the head of the DSGMC leader as saying. of Karim and the wall at Afghanistan the case of the wall and allegations withdrawal of former Soviet forces. They Afghanistan and Pakistan desk at the “We will ensure those Hindu and Sikh embassy in Washington need immedi- against the Ministry of Health and pro- might increase their activities after the with- ministry, in New Delhi. families in Afghanistan are brought ate action. vincial governors in the use of funds drawal of US forces (from Afghanistan),” He raised the issue of bringing to India here,” said Sirsa, who praised the Indi- The president urged international part- allocated for dealing with the threat of said Rahmatullah Nabil, former head of the remaining Hindu and Sikh families an government’s willingness to help the ners, second experts and the Attorney Covid-19. the National Directorate of Security. (TOLO from Afghanistan, NDTV quoted the Afghan Sikhs and Hindus. (Pajhwok) General’s Office to jointly investigate There ...( More on P4)...(5) NEWS)