4 April 08, 2019

(1) Govt Concerned... ment,” said Naeem Ayubzada, head • Hasina Safi, Acting Minister of In- the plane and has blamed the French The crowd on Saturday booed Micho- of Transparent Election Foundation of formation and Culture government for turning a blind eye to acan Gov. Silvano Aureoles, who ap- and consider them as national assets, . • Suraya Dalil, former Minister of the genocide. peared alongside López Obrador. (AP) he added. The former members of the election Public Health On Friday, French President Emmanu- Danish termed smuggling and illegal (16) EU, China... commissions were removed from their • Ghezal Haris, member of Indepen- el Macron ordered a government study mining of natural resources as a chal- posts late in February and their cases dent Commission for Overseeing the into the country’s role in Rwanda be- EU Council President Donald Tusk has lenge and stressed protection of natu- were sent to the Attorney General’s Of- Implementation of the Constitution fore and during its 1994 genocide. Ma- told member states they should reject ral resources. fice to probe allegations lodged against • A civil society representative cron ordered a commission of research- a draft summit statement, a source Ambassador Pierre Mayaudon, the them. • Khan Jan Alokozai, the private sec- ers and historians to investigate the told AFP, “given that China has not European Union Head of Delegation “The election commissioners have been tor representative “role and involvement of France” in delivered on key EU expectations and to Afghanistan, said the EU supported subjected to daily attendance and they • A youths representative Rwanda from 1990-1994. It is to make demands, including ensuring market Afghanistan’s efforts to exploit its nat- are obliged to visit the investigation • Gul Agha Shirzai, Minister of Bor- conclusions within two years. (AP) access and a level playing field for Eu- ural resources. team and fill an attendance sheet once ders and Tribal Affairs ropean companies operating in China.” He also termed smuggling and illegal (13) Pushing A New Line... in every two weeks,” said Jamshid Ra- • Noor Rahman Akhlaqi, a represen- The source complained there was also a mining of natural resources a big chal- idea, as he signed off on his wife’s ven- suli, spokesman for Attorney General’s tative of Jamiat-e-Islami party “lack of Chinese commitment” to seri- lenge and demanded an end to the il- ture right in his cell in a New York pris- Office. (Tolo news) • Ayatullah Waez Zada Behsudi, re- ous World Trade Organization reform licit practice. on. It remains unclear, however, what that would include industrial subsidies (6) Baghlan Police... ligious scholar He suggested the government of Af- • Sadiq Mudabbir, former head of the exact contribution to fashion could be -- a key demand of the EU, which says ghanistan in coordination with local said a Baghlan resident. Administrative Office of the President made by a common clothes-wearing Beijing gives unfair support to its in- shuras should prevent illegal mining. The police chief said new check posts • Khawani Jahani, a south-east tribal man, who mostly gained internation- dustries. He said EU investors were interested have been installed along the Balkh- elder al notoriety for his repeated escapes A senior EU diplomat confirmed that in making investment in Afghanistan’s Baghlan highway to improve security • Omar Babrakzai, a south-east tribal from Mexican custody – particularly talks to agree a joint statement had mining sector and there was need for of the key highway. elder through a 1.5km underground tunnel – foundered on the issues of market ac- creating friendly conditions for invest- “We have stablished several check (Tolo news) and not by being a fashion icon. cess and WTO reform. ment. (Pajhwok) posts on the highway to prevent Tali- The upstart project is facing problems (8) Peace Jirga Unfair... “This doesn’t bode well and constitutes (2) Afghanistan Summons... ban attacks and we warn that though, as the US authorities were already now a serious burden for the after this, we will not let them to tar- to be spent on the Loya Jirga, which less-than-amused by the prospect of a summit,” the diplomat said. Ahmadi tweeted. get government and non-government was not called into session by the gov- criminal’s name being used for a fash- “If China doesn’t change its negotiat- U.S. and Taliban officials have held institutions. We also assure our people ernment to gain a political mileage. ion brand. Such a trademark would al- ing positions substantially and engage several rounds of talks but the Taliban that we will maintain their security,” (Pajhwok) legedly “violate public order, morality in a meaningful way, there will not be has refused to talk directly to the Af- said Fedahi. and good manners.” enough common ground to agree on a ghan government, which they consider (9) Treasure from... The resident warned that Baghlan will El Chapo’s lawyer and Aispuro’s “des- joint declaration.” an illegitimate regime. Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 change into an insecure province if ignated representative,” Mariel Colon Ahead of the summit, the European Afghan President ’s man- and survived the war by being hidden clearance operations are not conduct- Miro, however, maintained that the Commission last month labelled Chi- date officially expires in May. The date in secret vaults under the central bank ed. project was running smoothly by boast- na a “systemic rival” and presented a for the next presidential election has building in before they reap- “Baghlan is an insecure province and ing that she “received a lot of responses 10-point plan proposing a more asser- been postponed twice and is now set peared in 2003. if the operation is not conducted the from designers who are interested in tive relationship with Beijing, which for Sept. 28. The treasures have been exhibited in province will become more insecure,” forming part of the project.” Dismiss- French President Emmanuel Macron Ghani has been shut out from the peace more than 20 museums in France, Ita- said Rahimullah, a Baghlan resident. ing the possibility of legal hurdles she welcomed as a belated awakening. talks and is under pressure from rivals ly, the Netherlands, the United States, (Tolo news) said that “the trademark application (AFP) Canada, Germany, Britain, Australia, to step aside and allow a caretaker gov- was filed and we are just waiting.” (7) Govt Proposes... Japan and South Korea since October (17) Turkey Says... ernment to take over, a suggestion he El Chapo, 61, was found guilty on all 2006. They started a tour in China in has rejected. (Reuters) • Haji , politician 10 charges related to large-scale drug Netanyahu, asked why he had not de- March 2017. (Xinhua) (3) Thousands... and tribal elder trafficking and murder conspiracy in clared Israeli sovereignty over large • Attaullah Ludin, former governor West Bank settlements as Israel has Bala Murghab district have been dis- (10) Fight Will Continue... the climax in February of the 11-week- of Nangarhar already done in the occupied Golan placed and have fled to the center of if they continue to insist on war. long trial. The notorious criminal, who • Shah Gul Rezaee, former MP Heights and East Jerusalem, said he the province. “Today, we are here in Zabul to assess ran a criminal empire as complex as • Abdullah Qarloq, deputy chairman “Between 10,000 to 15,000 families the preparedness and coordination be- a big international corporation and was already discussing the move. of The National Islamic Movement of have fled to the Qala-e-Naw city and tween the security forces,” Waziri said. was repeatedly compared to another “I am going to extend (Israeli) sover- Afghanistan Herat province,” a Badghis resident “The security forces are fully prepared infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar, eignty and I don’t distinguish between • Saleh Mohammad Saljoqi, former Ziauddin Akazai claimed. “They have and there is good coordination and already found his way into popular settlement blocs and the isolated settle- MP not received any assistance so far.” harmony between them.” culture, when Netflix and Univision ments,” he told Israel’s Channel 12 • Shamim Khan Katawazi, former MP “Security forces acted late on Bala “At the same time, we conveyed them co-produced a TV series about his life. News on Saturday. • Mohammad Omar Barikzai Murghab district. The casualties among the necessary directions. So far, secu- (RT) Palestinian leaders reacted angrily, • Abdul Khaliq Bala Karzai, former the government forces would not have rity forces have accomplished their blaming what they said was a failure MP (14) Netanyahu... been this much high if they have acted duty with full responsibility and they by world powers to stand up for inter- • Mawlawi Jora Russian President Putin to his close on time,” said Abdullah Fazli, Deputy have great morale to provide security national law. • Azizullah, Oural ally and friend President Donald Head of Badghis district Council. to their people,” Waziri added. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s • Fazil Karim Aimaq, former member Trump, who has lavished him with a Other residents said the displaced fam- Commander of 2015 Atal Army Corps, spokesman echoed those charges on the High Peace Council string of political gifts. ilies need assistance. Imam Nazar Behbud, said there is Sunday. “Will Western democracies re- • , former governor Netanyahu sells himself as the only one “We argue central government to con- good coordination between the Afghan act or will they keep appeasing? Shame of Nuristan who can protect Israel from the rising duct airstrike as soon as possible in the and foreign forces in Zabul. on them all!” Ibrahim Kalin tweeted. The proposed list of members of Rec- tide of Iranian aggression and acceler- district to break the siege,” said Mo- The Palestinians and many countries onciliation Council: “In the south, whether it is military or ate Israel’s global acceptance, nursing hammad Asif a civil society activist in civilian units, there is good coordina- deem settlements to be illegal under • Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, former Ji- diplomatic relations with former ad- Badghis. tion between them and the Resolute the Geneva conventions that bar set- hadi leader versaries across the Arab world. “Threats are high in the Bala Morghab Support. We are working with the tling on land captured in war. Israel • Abdullah Abdullah, Chief Execu- But his rule looks more uncertain than district and enough assistance has not coalition forces on the key priorities. disputes this, citing security needs and tive of Afghanistan ever after the attorney general’s recom- been done and the forces are not able to We have also arranged programs for biblical, historical and political connec- • , former President mendation to indict him on charges of take those areas from the Taliban with- operations in Uruzgan province. Our tions to the land. • Abdul Rashid Dostum, First Vice bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Al- out air support,” said Ahmad Amiri, a operations will be launched there in Erdogan, whose Islamist-rooted AK President legations that he manipulated the press Badghis resident. (Tolo news) the near future but we are coordinating Party has led Turkey for 16 years, has • Sarwar Danish, Second Vice Presi- through shady deals and accepted lav- our operations according to the needs. criticized the administration of U.S. (4) Peace will... dent ish gifts from his billionaire friends So, we are very happy to see there is President Donald Trump over its pro- said Nadir Khan, a Paktia resident. • Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of have thrown his rule into jeopardy. good coordination,” Behbud said. nounced support for Israel, including “Both Taliban and the government are Hizb-e-Islami He has denied all charges, accusing Zabul Governor Rahmatullah Ziarmal, Washington’s decision to move its Is- tired of war and now is time for peace • Mohammad , head of police, prosecutors and the media of meanwhile, called on the Taliban to rael embassy to Jerusalem. because after seventeen years of war the High Peace Council orchestrating a political witch hunt to join peace. Palestinians want East Jerusalem to no one is the winner,” said Ismail Za- • Engineer Mohammad Khan, First topple him. “As a servant of Zabul people, I want to be the capital of a future state they are hid, a Paktia resident. Deputy Chief Executive Alarmed by the prospect his right- call on the Taliban that still there is an seeking. Peace talks with Israel have The remarks come as the US Special • Mohammad Mohaqiq, Second Dep- wing bloc could fail to form the next appropriate opportunity to come and been frozen since 2014. (Reuters) Representative for Afghanistan Recon- uty Chief Executive coalition after two former allies joined join Zabul local government and coop- ciliation Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul • Hamdullah Mohib, National Secu- forces against him, Netanyahu forged (18) Manipulation... rity Advisor erate with their brothers in the ranks of for talks with the government lead- an alliance with an extremist faction in- party from unrestrained lawmaking • Mohammad Ismail Khan, former the security forces and contribute in the ers and Afghan officials to discuss the spired by the banned Kahanist move- power. Jihadi leader rebuilding and development of Zabul peace process. ment, branded a Jewish terrorist orga- “After the election ... the majority of • Salahuddin Rabbani, Acting For- so that the province becomes a peaceful In a recent development, President nization by the U.S. for an extremist the people feels a sense of hopelessness eign Minister place,” said the governor. Ashraf Ghani chaired the first meet- agenda that includes the forced expul- and distrust for the election process,” • Haji Din Mohammad, Deputy Head This comes as peace efforts are under- ing of the Reconciliation Leadership sion of Palestinians. said Pheu Thai’s secretary-general, of the High Peace Council way at national and international lev- Council at the Presidential Palace on Although Netanyahu’s controversial Phumtham Wechayachai. • Mohammad Asif Mohsini, religious els. In a recent development, the Af- Sunday. political alliance and the corruption “People are talking about the Election scholar and former Jihadi leader ghan government held the first meeting Sources said that the Afghan govern- allegations have rattled many Israeli • Yunus Qanooni, former Vice Presi- of the Reconciliation Council, which is Commission’s part in supporting the ment has prepared two lists of 22 indi- voters — and drawn condemnation dent and vice presidential candidate comprised of Afghan political leaders, extension of power by the National viduals for peace negotiations with the from American Jews — it hasn’t quite • Anwarul Haq Ahadi, former Minis- civil society members, religious schol- Council for Peace and Order,” he said, Taliban and a list of 37 people as mem- dented his personality cult. He remains ter of Finance ars, activists and other representatives using the junta’s formal name. bers of the Council for Reconciliation. admired by his right-wing, populist • Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi, Wolesi Jirga of the society, to create a “unified and The Election Commission’s secretary- The lists were discussed in the first base. (Fox News) clear” stance on peace. (Pajhwok) general, Jaroongwit Phumma, told Re- meeting of the Reconciliation Council Speaker • Fazl Hadi Muslimyar, the Meshra- (15) Mexico to Purge... uters the body is not helping the pro- at the Presidential Palace on Sunday. (11) 11 Killed as... no Jirga Speaker positions, such as teachers who were military party. Sources told TOLOnews that the gov- missing after militants stormed their • Sayed Yusuf Halim, head of the Su- no longer teaching. The audit also “The election commission is neutral ernment has agreed for Afghans inside check-post in the district. preme Court showed 1.39 billion pesos ($77 million) and adheres to the law. We don’t take and outside the government partici- The Taliban have claimed credit for the • Farid Hamidi, the Attorney General in irregular payments from educa- sides or help one particular party,” Ja- pate in the upcoming meeting with the attack. (Pajhwok) • Qiyamuddin Kashaf, head of the tion funding, such as unusually high roongwit said. Taliban in Doha on 14-15 April. Ulema Council (12) Rwanda Somberly... salaries and payments to non-teaching Palang Pracharat said it does not gain Speaking at the meeting, Ghani said • Mawlawi Enayatullah Baligh, reli- union personnel. any advantages over opposition par- the council has been formed after many The Tutsi minority was blamed for gious scholar The states of Michoacan and Oaxaca ties. consultations and that it includes dif- downing the plane and the bands of • Abdulhaqi Arghandiwal, head of Hutu extremists began slaughtering had the highest number of unexplain- “It’s completely false to say that the ferent layers of society. (Tolo news) Hizb-e-Islami party the Tutsi, with support from the army, able payments. election commission is helping Palang (5) IECC Expedites... • , Deputy Chairperson police, and militias. Michoacan suffered paralyzing rail Pracharat. This is an attempt to dis- “Existence of such leaders in the elec- of the High Peace Council Kagame’s government has previously blockades in January by striking teach- credit us,” the party’s deputy spokes- toral organizations is a big challenge • Suraya Subhrang, women’s rights accused Hutu-led government of 1994 ers demanding back pay from the state man Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana which will result in poor time manage- activist of being responsible for shooting down government. told Reuters. (Reuters)