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Volume No. 4492 Sunday December 06, 2020 Qaws 16, 1399 www.outlookafghanistan.net Price: 20/-Afs Political Leaders Attend First Ceasefire Will be on Agenda in Meeting of Reconciliation Council Talks: Spokesman

DOHA - Amid a breakthrough in soon. Considering the demand of Af- talks, Taliban spokesman Mohammad ghan people for a calm, our priority is to Naeem on Friday said ceasefire will be reach a comprehensive ceasefire,” said on the agenda among other topics in the Ghulam Farooq Majroh, a member of negotiations. the republic’s peace negotiating team in He said in a tweet that the agenda will Doha. be made in agreement of both sides. “We are in support of peace and cease- “A ceasefire upon which the Afghan fire. We want an end to the war,” said government insists and the establish- Ghezal, a resident in Kabul. ment of an Islamic system that the Tali- Despite calls for a ceasefire inside and ban urge could be there (at the talks),” outside the country, violence continues said Sayed Akbar Agha, a former Tali- to grip Afghans across Afghanistan. ban commander. In the latest incident of violence, at least This comes a day after the US Special three members of the National Directo- Representative for Afghanistan Recon- rate of Security (NDS) were killed and ciliation said that he 19 civilians were wounded in a blast that KABUL - Afghan political leaders Sat- a need for more consultations. “The guideline of the High Council for is heading back to the region to gather targeted a security patrol in Gardez city. urday attended the first meeting of the “The peace negotiations have reached National Reconciliation in its efforts to international support for the Afghan “Reports by our intelligence agencies High Council for National Reconcili- the second phase. The first phase achieve peace is the national interest of peace negotiations. indicate that it was a remote-controlled ation where they stressed the need for showed that the task was not easy, but the country. We will decide after con- In the first leg of his trip, the US envoy car bomb that was detonated on a mar- unity and consensus among political it succeeded,” Ghani said. sultation and fully accommodating the landed in Ankara where he met senior ket,” said Mohammad Halim Fedaee, leaders to move the peace efforts for- , who leads the rightful demands of the people of Af- Turkish officials on the current develop- the governor of Paktia. ward. council, stressed the need for consensus ghanistan,” he said. ments in the Afghan peace talks. The Afghan government has accused Addressing the meeting, President Gha- around peace and said it needed more He said that from now on, the regular “The modality of the participation of the the Taliban of killing 134 civilians and ni said the requirement is clear and that than ever. meetings of the leadership committee Taliban in the structure of Afghanistan’s wounding 342 more over the past one it is an agreement on the roadmap for He said the leadership committee of the will take place to discuss the peace pro- power structure will be transferred month. But the Taliban has hit out over peace. council represents all segments of the cess. to the next US administration,” said the allegations, saying the Afghan gov- He said the peace negotiations have en- society and the diversity of the Islamic “The first demand of the people of Af- Shukria Barikzai, a former diplomat. ernment forces have killed 68 civilians tered the second phase in which there is Republic. ghanistan ...( More on P4)...(1) “The talks will enter a new phase very just in ...( More on P4)...(2) Taliban Warns U.S Over US Congress Moves to Block Violating Peace Agreement Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal DOHA - Qari Yusuf Ahmadi, a spokesman for the WASHINGTON - US lawmakers er announced plans to reduce Taliban, said US forces attacked the group’s posi- are moving to prevent the Trump US troop levels from about 4,500 tions in Helmand province last night in violation administration from reducing down to 2,500 by mid-January of the Doha peace agreement between Washing- troop levels in Afghanistan and 2021. ton and the Taliban. Germany before President-elect The bill, however, prevents the He stated on Friday, that US forces had attacked is sworn in on 20 Janu- department from reducing troop the village of Lavi Bagh in the Nad Ali district of ary 2021. levels below 4,000 – or the total Helmand province following repeated violations US news agencies report that the number left when the legislation of the Doha agreement. House and Senate conferees have is enacted – until the Pentagon, He claimed, Americans have attacked a region far hashed out the mutual terms for State Department, and the direc- from the battlefield, killing 18 civilians including the proposed fiscal year 2021 tor of national intelligence detail Taliban fighters, and wounding three others. National Defense Authoriza- how a drawdown affects threats According to Ahmadi, the US attack on Helmand ernment that “such reckless actions would not go un- tion Act and are set to vote on to the , the counter- province destroyed Taliban strongholds as a re- answered, and progress against the Doha agreement and approve the measure before lowing through with troop re- terrorism mission against the Is- sult of which civilian residential places were also will result in bad consequences”. sending it to President Donald ductions in Afghanistan and lamic State, and more, according damaged. This comes as, the press department of Herat’s Police Trump’s desk. Germany, according to a report to report by janes.com. A Taliban spokesman claimed that when people HQ stated on Saturday morning, that two soldiers The US lawmakers have includ- by janes.com. “The conferees note the South wanted to evacuate the dead and wounded, these and a civilian were killed by unknown gunmen in ed two provisions designed to Back in November, US acting De- Asia strategy emphasizes the im- people were attacked 7 times during the evacua- the Islam Qala port of Herat province. restrict the Pentagon from fol- fense Secretary Christopher Mill- portance ...( More on P4)...(4) tion process after the initial hit. According to the statement, unidentified Gunmen in Condemning the incident, he warned the US gov- a Corolla ...( More on P4)...(3) to Build NDS Busts Haqqani 253 New Cases of COVID-19, Railway Line Between Leader in Kabul, 18 Deaths Reported in Afghanistan Chaman and Spin Boldak 8 Arrested: Saleh KABUL - Amidst an increase in the cases of the coronavirus, the Ministry of Public Health on Sat- urday reported 253 new positive cases of COV- ID-19 out of 1,400 samples tested in the last 24 hours across the country. The ministry also reported 18 deaths and 138 re- coveries from COVID-19 in the same period. Over the last five days, the number of deaths re- ported by the ministry has raised to around 20 from 3 to 5 COVID-19 deaths in a day. The positive cases have also increased to over 200 from around 100 cases a day. The new cases were reported in Kabul (73), Kan- by the Ministry of Public Health. dahar (17), Balkh (27), Nangarhar (22), Paktia (17), The cumulative number of total cases is now 47,641, ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Minister for Railways KABUL - Amrullah Saleh, the first vice president, Bamiyan (2), Baghlan (1), Parwan (20), Nimroz (2), the number of total reported deaths is 1,865, and the Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has announced plans to link said in the Morning meeting on Saturday, that the Ghazni (17), Logar (1), Helmand (5), Wardak (1), total number of recoveries is 37,485. Pakistan with Afghanistan by railway with a line NDS have arrested a leader of a Haqqani network Laghman (4), Khost (16), Paktika (12), Uruzgan So far, 157,316 samples have been tested in gov- from Chaman to Spin Boldak. along with seven others in Kabul. (1), Jawzjan (11), and Sar-e-Pul (4) provinces. ernment centers and there are 8,291 known active Ahmed said in the first phase Pakistan would lay According to him, this leader of the Haqqani net- The deaths were reported in Kabul (7), Nangarhar COVID-19 cases in the country, data by the ministry around 11km of railway track from Chaman to Spin work is known as Matiullah, who was arrested (3), Takhar (1), Paktia (1), Badakhshan (1), and indicates. Boldak, and that a ...( More on P4)...(6) with the ...( More on P4)...(7) Khost (5) provinces, according to data provided The number ...( More on P4)...(5) 2 December 06, 2020 Main Page Anti-Graft Youth Alliance Mujeeb Ur Rahman Tests Positive for Covid-19 Set Up in Nangarhar QUEENSLAND - In a statement KABUL - UNDP Afghanistan, released on Friday, the Brisbane in partnership with the Move- Heat said that Rahman was test- ment for Protection Organisation ed positive during hotel quaran- (MPO), recently established an tine in Queensland. anti-corruption youth alliance “The Afghanistan player traveled in Jalalabad, the capital of Nan- from his home of Kabul last week garhar province, Behsud and but reported symptoms during Kama districts. his mandatory quarantine period Via this alliance, UNDP has pro- this week,” the statement said. vided anti-corruption training According to the statement, Rah- to members of the community man will remain in the care of the and also distributed brochures isation (MPO), told to Pajhwok been clarified that Shura - mem members of the community to Queensland Health Department to them through its Anti-Cor- Afghan News Youth Alliance bers are not spending the given participate in it. “until he is cleared to link with ruption, Transparency, Integrity members in Behsud investigated amount. Instead they use it to The participants discussed the is- the Heat for BBL|10.” is looked after,’’ he pointed out. and Openness (ACTION) project a case with the local community meet their personal needs, (The sue raised by alliance members. Meanwhile, Queensland Cricket Alistair Dobson, Cricket Austral- -with financial support from the over the District Development chairman of the development The Malik and Shura members CEO Terry Svenson stated that ia’s Head of Big Bash Leagues, Royal Danish Embassy in Kabul. Shura that received funds for council has stolen 20 bags of ce- promised giving a clearance of the welfare of Mujeeb was of the stated: “The health and safety of Behsud district: rehabilitation and construction ment from a street construction all expenses to the community highest concern for the organiza- our players, staff and the wider Mir Alam Shinwari, the Nation- activities from the MRRD pro- project in Daman area.) members in the future. tion and the Brisbane Heat. community is our top prior- al Programme Manager of the gramme. The Youth Alliance held a meet- The Youth Alliance recommend- “We will work with the relevant ity this season. Both Mujeeb and Movement for Protection Organ- Based on the investigation, it has ing with them and asked some ed ...( More on P4)...(10) authorities to ensure the integ- the Brisbane Heat have our full rity of the competition and well- support and we will ensure all being of the player are suitably Queensland Government proto- addressed. He is a young man far cols continue to be followed as he Activists React to ‘Looting’ of Uruzgan Education Center from home and we will ensure he recovers.” (ATN) and “looted” their facilities after criticized the move and called they attacked the district. on the people to protect such “The Taliban has destroyed a centers. Car Bomb Kills Three teacher’s training center in Deh- “This is a shame. The people raood district and has looted know that our children were Police in Kandahar all its belongings, said Ahmad studying there, but they are loot- KANDAHAR - At least three po- bombing. Shah Sahil, spokesman for Uru- ing schools,” said Asil Khan, a licemen were killed when a car Meanwhile, local officials zgan governor. Kabul resident. bomb exploded in Afghanistan’s said that 90 Taliban militants “All the belongings in the Edu- “This neither damages the Tali- southern Kandahar province, an were killed and 15 others were cation Directorate such as desks ban or the government. Its de- official said. wounded in operations over the and chairs are missing or have struction damages the people,” Five more were wounded in the past 24 hours in Panjwayee dis- been broken,” said Abdul Ma- said Sajidullah, a resident of blast which targeted a police trict of Kandahar province. lik, a civil society activist in Uruzgan. post in Sofyanzo area of Arghi- Baheer Ahmad Ahmadi, a URUZGAN - Social media us- following an attack on the area Uruzgan. A Taliban spokesman confirmed stan district, said Nasir Barekzai, spokesman for provincial gov- ers and activists harshly re- by the Taliban. Social media users widely the destruction of the teacher’s a spokesman for provincial po- ernor, said that key Taliban acted to footage that shows a The center is located in the Deh- shared the footage that shows training center in Uruzgan but lice. There was no immediate commanders were among those teacher’s training center is loot- raood district. Local officials some people are taking the fa- rejected their involvement in claim of responsibility for the killed. (1TV News) ed by some individuals in the said the Taliban “destroyed” cilities in the teacher’s training looting the belongings of the southern province of Uruzgan many government buildings center. The social media users center. (TOLO NEWS) Sherpao Hails Breakthrough in Doha Talks Helmand Airstrike Leaves 18 Taliban Dead and Wounded PESHAWAR - A veteran Paki- he said.. night, killing and injuring several operations against Afghan forces stani politician hopes Afghan “Hopefully, they would now insurgents including command- in Nad Ali on the night of Decem- negotiators will redouble their work sincerely to put an end to ers. ber 3. efforts to make the peace parley the miseries of the people of Af- A source in Nad Ali district said The statement said the strike was a success. ghanistan,” the QWP chairman the airstrike was conducted near conducted in accordance with the Qaumi Watan Party Chairman remarked. Mamor Sultan’s house. He said US-Taliban agreement. “We are Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao Sherpao said the Afghans had 16 insurgents were killed includ- aware of reports of civilian casu- welcomed the Kabul-Taliban suffered a lot over the last four ing members of Al Qaeda and a alties, and we are investigating.” agreement on rules and proce- decades of war and the current vehicle destroyed in the blitz. Taliban also confirmed the air- dures for talks. opportunity must be seized to Another source said a person strike. Their spokesman Qari The deal would pave the way for bring stability to Afghanistan. named Talib Aka had prepared Yousaf Ahmadi said the airstrike the restoration of viable peace He urged the stakeholders to dinner for Taliban militants when in Nad Ali targeted civilians near in Afghanistan, a longstanding move forward cautiously to take they were attacked from the air a Taliban center. He said 18 peo- demand of the people, Sherpao the peace initiative successfully LASHKARGAH - At least 18 the rebels claimed civilians also thrice. He claimed more than 40 ple, including Taliban fighters believed. to its logical conclusion. Taliban insurgents have been suffered casualties in the attack. Taliban militants suffered casual- and civilians, were killed and a “We welcome the news that The QWP chief hoped peace in killed and wounded during an The governor’s spokesman, ties in the airstrike. number of others injured. both sides in Doha have reached Afghanistan would help bring airstrike in the Nad Ali district of Omar Zwak, told Pajhwok that US forces in a statement con- Ahmadi warned such attacks an agreement on procedures to durable stability to the entire southern Helmand province, lo- the Afghan forces carried out the firmed the airstrike against - Tali would have repercussions. ...( chalk out a political roadmap region and Pakistan would also cal officials said on Saturday, but airstrike in Loy Bagh area last ban fighters conducting offensive More on P4)...(11) and a comprehensive ceasefire,” benefit ...( More on P4)...(12)

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But at other times, when you’re for the dissatisfaction you feel now in your profes- busy beaver, this period will pass. And you know lately, but today offers you a journey into another per- so compassionate and find it easy to listen, like today, sional life. Think about it because some important what? You aren’t alone here. It happens to everyone ception, one that’s intangible and unreal. You may find life is really rewarding. People find your company decisions you’re about to make depend on it. You from time to time. Flow with it. it gratifying, especially if you try some artistic, esoteric, soothing and pleasant, and they’re likely to thank you aren’t the only one to consider, either. or religious activity. for it. Aren’t days like this great? Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Dec 6, 2020 - You’re certainly in a strange Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Dec 6, 2020 - You’re going to think this mood today, Taurus. 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You may do some soul-searching because you - are being confronted by their dreams without being the one who has strayed from reality. Stay away from any it becomes obvious that logic and reason don’t always ap- may feel that you’re only a grain of sand in a vast uni- able to act on them. This isn’t an easy situation to be trigger points that could explode into an argument. ply to this world. Don’t even try to understand. Just enjoy! verse. Don’t spend too much time staring at your belly in. button. Look around you for some of the answers. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Dec 6, 2020 - It will be as though you’re in Dec 6, 2020 - Today, Pisces, you might a new and hopeful world today, Gemini. Dec 6, 2020 - The day ahead should be ex- Dec 6, 2020 - This kind of strange day get the chance to take a trip around the The people you meet will be cordial and cellent, Virgo. For the past several days doesn’t come around often, Sagittarius. It world to visit fabulous palaces and ex- caring, and the future will seem like a you’ve been searching for meaning in life. will seem as though you no longer know perience a timeless love, and all - get bright, attractive place to live. In other There have been changes in your chief oc- what you want. Do you have a yen to take off for the other this - totally free! This could be called a sensitivity words, it’s like a fabulous dream, and the cupation, new relationships, bursting ambitions. Today side of the globe? People won’t understand you, and you test to the universe of Walt Disney. Goodness knows alarm clock is bound to wake you up soon. True, the you can let all of that soul-searching go. You’re likely to will think that explaining yourself is pointless. The best that you aren’t a total stranger to it! By now, you’ve glorious feeling won’t last long, so take advantage of the whip up a huge mixture of the whole experience and be thing to do may be to unplug from your usual activities learned from hard experience that fantasyland is for day. Reality is sweet at times. grateful for the thrilling life you lead right now! and go for a walk. You have nothing to lose. Mickey Mouse.

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In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind

The Persistent Menace of Corruption in Afghanistan

issue. By: Sajjad Aasim Though abhorrent in nature, the fact remains that in Afghanistan the con- trol structure itself is active in sowing the seeds of corruption. In this re- December 06, 2020 eneva Conference on Afghanistan last week vowed to provide the spect, the administration and the authorities that should be in the lead to Gcountry about $12 billion in aid for the next four years. Though the curb this threat, have used it for their personal gains. Since former presi- amount is not as much as promised in the Brussels Conference in 2016, dent Hamid Karzai’s first tenure, the government authorities have always it is sufficient to provide the most necessary assistance to Afghanistan as been involved in major corruption scandals. However, they have never the country is standing at a crucial juncture of its history. The amount is been brought to justice. Unfortunately, a few of the government officials The Fragility of also considerable in the light of the difficulties being faced by donor coun- instead of mending themselves have accused international supporters for tries themselves amid COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, an imperative ignoring corruption and even supporting it. Peace Parley condition that has been set by the donors is that the Kabul administration Consequently, the regional and international allies have continued to will make efforts to fight corruption. Though the Kabul administration has demand that Afghan governments should take serious steps to end the he insurgent fighters have intensified their attacks to pledged to fight graft, it will be interesting to see whether genuine efforts growing corruption, but in this regard, the results have yet to be achieved. Thamper democratic process in Afghanistan. The un- will be pursued, given the fact that such promises have been made by the The fact is that the donor countries and international organizations have mitigated insurgency slowed down registration process for governments in Afghanistan a couple of times earlier as well. provided billions of dollars to Afghanistan, and they are entitled to make district council and provincial elections, which has ushered While announcing the commitment of $12 billion by the conference a suc- sure that the money intended to benefit the Afghan people must be spent in with the Taliban’s spring offensive. The spate of suicide cess for Afghanistan, Shamrooz Khan Masjidi – the spokesperson for Af- transparently. In this respect their concerns have been valid; however, attacks in provinces, including Kabul, filled the air with fear ghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, “Afghanistan feels com- that have not been translated into tangible measures that could control and chagrin. mitted and pledges for the sake of the nation, for the sake of God, for its this menace. The result is that a large portion of the aid money has already The protracted war in Afghanistan has frustrated people. future self-sufficiency to fight against corruption… We want to work for been misused, which has resulted into a mammoth opportunity cost. Despite the presence of NATO troops in the country for good governance and for transparency and give accountability to the in- In the meantime, Afghanistan’s supporters have lost trust in delivery sys- more than a decade, signing security pact with the US and ternational aid.” The pledges by Kabul administration seems promising, tem in the country and even the Afghan authorities. Some even lament at establishing peace organs, and holding talks with the Tali- without any doubt; however, turning the pledges into practicable mea- what has been accomplished after almost two decades of investment and ban, Afghan nation is still bleeding in the wake of suicide sures and then pursuing them with commitment and honesty require ex- hard work. One of the reasons why the international community is hesi- bombings and terrorist attacks. emplary efforts. tant to increase their support for Afghanistan is, of course, corruption. As It is self-evident that nations have paid great sacrifices to As things stand, the hopes for improvement are meager. In the 2nd week of mentioned above, the current support for Afghanistan is also conditional achieve democracy; Afghans’ sacrifices for four decades November, 2020, the United States Special Inspector General for Afghani- on curbing corruption, also mentioned in their joint declaration. should not be underestimated, either. To view Afghani- stan Reconstruction (SIGAR) – John Sopko – in a letter to the US Secretary However, the fact remains that corruption has penetrated deep within stan’s history, millions of men and women were killed and of State, US Secretary of Defense, and the US Agency for International our social life and has become our second nature. One of the most heinous amputated amidst war and violence. The post-Taliban Af- Development (USAID) said that the Afghan government has not taken realities is that the people do not view it as a social evil. Therefore, most of ghanistan – in which constitution was approved on the ba- any serious measures to fight corruption and that all its actions have been the people do not strive to stand against it because they know that it will sis of democracy, presidential and provincial elections were on paper. The letter not only doubted the high-level Afghan leadership’s be ultimately rewarded. held, and ethnic, religious and sexual discriminations were commitment to fight corruption, it also highlighted the loopholes within In Afghanistan, corruption is now a deep-rooted problem which needs eliminated legally – was the last gleam of hope for Afghan the existing system to hold influential people accountable for their deeds. to be comprehensively tackled through comprehensive mechanisms. nation to heave a sigh of relief under a democratic govern- The letter substantiated, “Abdul Hamid Sharifi, a Member of Parliament, The leakages in the constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements ment. However, violence and bloodshed continue unabated. on charges of attempting to smuggle 200,000 euros into the United Arab must be addressed properly. Most importantly, everyone must be treated To put it succinctly, the Taliban’s persistence on terrorist ac- Emirates; he was later released based on article 102 of the Afghan consti- equally by the justice system that is to control the situation. If the power- tivities and the emergence of the self-styled Islamic State (IS) tution and his case was referred to the Afghan justice system. This case ful and authoritative individuals involved in this menace are brought to group have remained obstacles to democracy and peace. demonstrates that the Afghan government’s failure to follow up on the justice, there are chances that the situation can be brought under control. The issue of terrorism has been debated hotly at national March 2020 consultation session that identified article 102 as an immunity Otherwise, neither the country will be able to use aid money in the best and international levels; nonetheless, there was no concrete loophole perpetuates the culture of impunity for powerful individuals.” possible way, nor it will be able to achieve stability and stand on its own. solution to it so far. Neither the Kabul government nor its The letter even suggested the organizers of Geneva Summit to prioritize international allies could persuade the Taliban to declare transparency of their aid to Afghanistan; which they did. Now, it is im- Sajjad Aasim is a PhD scholar in International Relations. He can be reached ceasefire. Talks are ongoing but peace still remains elusive. perative to see how the authorities in Afghanistan respond to this crucial at [email protected] Terrorism is a global issue and many nations suffered or be- ing suffering from it. For example, the foundation of Lib- eration Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE) in 1976 in northeast Sri Lanka led to heavy casualties in this country. LTTE is believed to be the strongest terrorist group in the world which assassinated high-profile officials and invented sui- cide belts. Unsuccessful peace talks were held between Sri Lankan government and the LTTE. After the breakdown of the peace process in 2006, the Sri Lankan military launched The Position and Challenges of Independent Media a major offensive against the LTTE which led to the disin- tegration of this terrorist group. Sri Lankan government in Afghanistan declared victory over LTTE on 16 May 2009 and killed its leader Prabhakaran three days after the victory. we look back in last two decades, hundreds of media, especially the inde- Cambodia was also beset by civil war and terrorist activi- By: Mohammad Zahir Akbari pendent ones were closed down due to the same reason. ties for three decades. The Taliban’s regime was similar to Unfortunately, the independent media and journalists are faced with many he transparency international announced the recipient of the 2020 In- Khmer Rouge which carried out genocide in Cambodia. problems such as job insecurity, lack of insurance and lack of economic ternational Anti-Corruption Award. Luckily, the name of an Afghan Very akin to the Taliban’s regime – which captured Kabul T supporters and so on. Neither the government and nor the people fiscally journalist, and newspaper (Zaki Daryabi and Etlaatroz) came out as win- in 1996 with mouth-watering promises to the public – the support the independent journalists who are committed to fight against ner of this valued award. This newspaper, which was established in 2011, Kamer Rouge captured Cambodian capital in 1975. Then it corruptions, mafia groups, social abnormalities and so forth. in fact, media has been bravely covered various challenging issues such as administrative resorted to genocide and killed its opponents in large num- workers have similar responsibility with those soldiers who fight against corruptions, security crises, governance, economic, social, cultural, women ber as the Taliban did in Afghanistan. That is to say, Khmer enemies in the battlefield but without any assured advantages. the media issues and health problems with facing many challenges and with win- Rouge practiced upon radical ideology in Cambodia as the and journalists are the real flag holder of democracy but when they are not ning the heart of many citizens as one of independent newspaper amongst Taliban did in Afghanistan. For instance, anyone thought to fiscally challenges or not supported they would be replaced by those who hundreds of print media in Afghanistan. Therefore, we congratulate this be an intellectual of any sort was killed. People were often are supported by outsiders. As pointed out, in last two decades hundreds achievement believing that this newspaper deserves such a position and condemned for wearing glasses or knowing a foreign lan- of independent media have been collapsed across the country because of could be considered as valued attainment and pride for independent me- guage. After the downfall of its regime in 1979 in light of economic issue. Despite that they had to fight back against various fiscal dia in the country. we hope all media groups, despite numerous challeng- Vietnam’s invasion, members of the Khmer Rouge fled to issues such as taxes, especially income taxes and monetary fines. In such es, stay independent and committed in fighting against corruptions and Thailand. They continued their insurgency in Cambodia. a condition, this will be too hard to expect progress of independent media other abnormalities with reflecting all voices in the framework of national The Khmer Rouge guerilla party participated in the 1991 in the country. interests in the country. United Nations brokered peace process, but broke off just The last but least important challenge is weaknesses of rule of law. Un- Given the abovementioned achievement, the first important question before the 1993 election and resumed armed conflict. But fortunately, neither the government agencies are regulated in accordance which ordinarily comes in our mind why Etlaaltroz was chosen out of they officially surrendered themselves in the amnesty of with the principle of media freedom law and nor all the media have entire- hundreds of media in Afghanistan? In response to this question, it seems Cambodian government in late 1999 and was dissolved in ly proved their impartiality and professionalism in pursuit of national is- that independence, fighting against corruption and professionalism seems sues. Therefore, both government and media community should feel com- its army. Thus, Khmer Rouge guerilla fighters stopped mili- to be the most important criteria for this selection. This was also quoted tancy and joined peace process. mitment against their vital responsibilities. The government should review from the transparency International that the award was given to Zaki its commitment to support independent media and freedom of expression However, the Taliban have held out against reducing vio- Daryabi and Etlaaltroz because of their independency and tireless efforts lence and declaring ceasefire and still continue their insur- noting that the right to freedom of speech as one of the basic human rights against corruption despite critical situation for independent journalists and enshrined in international human rights documents and also national law. gency killing soldiers and civilians without an iota of mercy. freedom of expression in Afghanistan. Reportedly, the organization also It should be noted that the Taliban and Khmer Rouge are the journalist community should also realize their responsibilities in regard added that Etilaatroz despite fiscal challenges opened a new window of to professionalism and impartiality on the basis of national interests and different in nature. The Taliban are involved in terrorist ac- hope and sends a clear message of courage, sacrifice and determination to tivities and called a terrorist groups according to the people convergence culture. Otherwise, media can play destructive role in pro- investigate, expose and challenge corruption. motion of hatred literacy, time killing movies and violence through T.V of Afghanistan; whereas Khmer Rouge was a communist The next point which need to be raised here is the challenges of indepen- political party and, in turn, joined Cambodia’s peace pro- channels. dent journalists and media in the country. Undoubtedly, the freedom of On the whole, media management is vitally important for nation building, cess. In such a case, the Taliban should be doomed to the fate media and diversity of media is one of most important achievement of post of LTTE or continue the talks with genuine intention. peace and prosperity of a nation. In fact, it is not possible to talk about de- Taliban government, but the independent media are faced with numerous mocracy and public participation without strong media community based The decades of war in Cambodia and years of terrorist ac- challenges because of being supportless in facing violence, humiliation, fis- tivities in Sari Lanka point out the fact that peace and sta- on a well-informed society. A well-informed society is considered the most cal problems and so on. However, most of violence against media workers important supporters of independent national media and journalists. on bility cannot be granted. It needs to be earned. Within its has been imposed by terrorists groups including Taliban. If we look back the other hand, the dependent media and false media information can four-year regime, Khmer Rouge killed between one to two in last two decades, several times the journalists and media workers have deviate public opinion, social attitudes, families and future generation. million people in Cambodia, which is highly shocking. been directly targeted by the terrorist groups. the violence also imposed by Therefore, we must not forget public awareness about role of independent Suffering decades of war and violence, compromising years the powerful and corrupt people in government bodies because of interest media and knowing that today’s world is ruled by media monopolies or of achievements in terms of democracy and human rights conflicts. When they feel fear of disclosure they may do anything against media empires. Meanwhile, the government and everyone should be re- will not be acceptable to the people of Afghanistan. journalists to silence their voices. they also create barriers against giving minded that freedom of independent media is freedom of thoughts and necessary information to the media. However, the lack of professionalism, greatly imperative to organize the media on the basis of national interests impartial investigation and overall ethics of journalism also play impor- and convergence culture. tant role in success of journalism. Therefore, Etalaatroz could be a good example of successful independent media with showing great excellence despite multiple challenges in the country. Mohammad Zahir Akbari is the permanent writer of the Daily Outlook Af- the independent journalists and media are also faced is fiscal challenges. If ghanistan. He can be reached at [email protected]

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(1) Political Leaders… according to Johns Hopkins University. Fighting corruption is a global concern. Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmad towards the “red border” and could return (TOLO NEWS) While corruption impacts every country, Nasser al-Sabah said on Friday there to the higher risk level within a week or is the reduction in violence and a permanent evidence shows that it hurts poor people was progress in resolving the dispute two if appropriate health protocols are not ceasefire,” he said. (6) Pakistan to Build… disproportionately. but stopped short of announcing any observed. Abdullah said Peace needs unity, survey had already been completed in this Corruption hinders efforts to achieve breakthrough in the dispute. Tougher restrictions were enforced on consensus, and inclusivity in words and in regard, Dawn News reported. the Sustainable Development Goals, “Fruitful discussions have taken place November 21 in Iran’s major cities, such action, adding that peace needs sacrifices, He also said the Chaman-Spin Boldak undermines democracy and the rule of recently in which all sides expressed their as Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Mashhad, and “we are ready to fully engage with the railway line could later be extended to law, leads to violation of human rights, keenness … to reach a final agreement,” where non-essential businesses and Taliban to discuss all issues.” Kandahar if the Afghan government distorts markets, erodes quality of life and al-Sabah said in a statement read out on services were shut down, including shops, “We have to agree on how to preserve the expressed its willingness. allows organised crime, terrorism and Kuwait TV, thanking White House senior malls, and restaurants. (Reuters) achievements of the past, and at the same He said that linking Chaman with Spin other threats to human security to flourish. adviser for his “recent (21) Japan awaits… time move forward and have a political Boldak by railway would further promote It contributes to instability, poverty and is efforts”. million miles) away, a year ago. After it settlement. There might be a time that trade between the two neighbouring a dominant factor driving fragile countries US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, released the capsule, it moved away from requires the decision of the people of AFG, countries. towards state failure. (Pajhwok) speaking remotely to the International at that point we shall decide collectively on Referring to the government’s decision Institute for Strategic Studies’ annual Earth to capture images of the capsule how to consult the people,” Abdullah said. to restart the Quetta-Chaman passenger (11) Helmand Airstrik… Manama Dialogue, said he hoped any descending toward the planet as it set off “The people of Afghanistan demand peace, train, the railways minister said that it was Helmand is Afghanistan’s most insecure agreement between and the on a new expedition to another distant and an end to war, violence and bloodshed. running successfully and Pakistan Railways province where Taliban have been in boycotting countries would be made on a asteroid. We have to end the war and open a new had decided to hand over the operation of complete control of six districts. (Pajhwok) “foundation that is lasting”. About two hours later, JAXA said it had peaceful chapter in our country. I do not successfully rerouted Hayabusa2 for its the Quetta-Chaman train to the private (12) Sherpao Hails… “We are very hopeful that the dispute have any personal agenda in seeking peace. sector, Dawn News reported. between the Saudis and the Qataris can new mission, as beaming staff exchanged My aim and only aim is a permanent peace He also said there was a plan to resume from that. Pakhtuns on both sides of the be resolved,” Pompeo said. “We’re going fist and elbow touches at the agency’s in Afghanistan.” services of more passenger trains from Durand Line had immensely suffered to keep working to facilitate conversations command center in Sagamihara, near Abdullah called for a permanent ceasefire Quetta, but due to Covid19- a large number during the last 40 years due to bloodshed in and dialogues.” Tokyo. in the country and said “war destroys the of people were avoiding travelling by train. the region. (Pajhwok) ’s senior political analyst Marwan “We’ve successfully come this far, and country, and everyone, but peace will (ATN) (13) Moscow opens… Bishara, reporting from Doha, said: “A Gulf when we fulfill our final mission to recover guarantee a future for everyone. summit expected to take place next week the capsule, it will be perfect,” mission He said the release of the Taliban prisoners (7) NDS Busts… infections, moved ahead of the curve, [could] be a good occasion for Kuwait to manager Makoto Yoshikawa said from the was a bold step and that it demonstrates cooperation of the people. opening 70 vaccination facilities on introduce the new agreement between command center during a livestreaming that the people of Afghanistan are ready for Saleh added that Rahmatullah, one of the Saturday. Doctors, teachers and municipal Qatar and the other Gulf countries.” event. sacrifice if needed. facilitators and suppliers of the magnetic workers were invited to book a time to He also said Kushner did not really seem to In its first touchdown in February 2019, it Abdullah said Afghanistan requires mines in Kabul, has been detained. receive a jab, and Moscow Mayor Sergei have brought much to the crisis resolution. collected surface dust samples. In a more international and regional support to The first vice president noted, Rahmatullah Sobyanin said that about 5,000 signed “Clearly, he came too late in the game and challenging mission in July that year, it achieve enduring peace. hired a child for his subversive purposes for up in a few hours after the system began he left too late in the sense that he came to collected underground samples from the Addressing the meeting of the reconciliation a daily payment of 200 afghanis and had operating on Friday. get some credit, but it didn’t really work asteroid for the first time in space history council, former president Hamid Karzai repeatedly raped him. boasted that Sputnik V was the out because everyone understands that after landing in a crater that it created said the meeting is a good step for peace, On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense world’s “first registered COVID19- vaccine” Qataris and Saudis did most of the work earlier by blasting the asteroid’s surface. which is the demand of every Afghan. stated in a press release, that 28 Taliban after the government gave it regulatory and Kuwait of course has been mediating Asteroids, which orbit the sun but are much He said peace efforts will succeed when were killed and eight others were wounded approval in early August. The move drew this crisis for years,” he said. (Aljazeera) smaller than planets, are among the oldest there is unity among Afghans and that in clashes between Taliban fighters and criticism from international experts, who objects in the solar system and therefore it is an obligation for Afghans to end the security forces in Kandahar province. pointed out that the vaccine had only been (17) German court… may help explain how Earth evolved. bloodshed. Fawad Aman, the Deputy Spokesman for tested on several dozen people at the time. are no longer rising as sharply as previously, Ryugu in Japanese means “Dragon Palace,” Former Jihadi leader Abdul Rab Rasul MoD, tweeted on Saturday, that the incident Putin has shrugged off doubts about it, case numbers have stagnated at a high the name of a sea-bottom castle in a Japanese Sayyaf said peace is a responsibility and took place when Taliban fighters attacked saying in August that one of his daughters level, and Germany reported its highest folk tale. (AP) that Afghans want peace with dignity in was among the early vaccine recipients. Afghan security forces in the region, as a single-day death toll since the start of the (22) U.S. considering… which the country’s national sovereignty is result of which the attacks were repelled Over the past months, Sputnik V has been pandemic on Wednesday. preserved. and the Taliban suffered casualties. offered to medical workers and teachers On Saturday, the number of confirmed years with the Houthis still holding the Sayyaf said he is ready to support the efforts Aman added that 27 bombs planted by even as it was still in the middle of advanced coronavirus cases in Germany increased by capital, Sanaa, and most big urban centres. of the reconciliation council for peace. the group on public roads had also been trials. Several top officials said they also 23,318 to 1,153,556, RKI data showed, while “My question to that (a U.S. designation) ... Former vice president Mohammad Yunus discovered and defused. have received the jabs, and earlier this week the reported death toll rose by 483 to 18,517. is that decision going to resolve the Yemeni Qanooni said at the event that the peace Kandahar is one of the most insecure the Russian military began vaccinating Chancellor Angel Merkel and state leaders conflict given that this group is a key process should be taken out of the “two provinces in the country where the Taliban crews of navy ships scheduled to depart on agreed on Wednesday to extend restrictive player? ... Or is it better to really support electoral teams,” reiterating that peace is a have a large presence. (Khaama Press) a mission. measures, which include keeping what the United Nations envoy is trying national process. Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said restaurants and hotels shut and limiting to do by inviting everyone including that Qanooni said war is not the solution and (8) Pakistan Says… Wednesday that more than 100,000 people private gatherings to five people from two group to the table,” Al Busaidi said. that political settlement is the way forward international frontier after gaining in Russia already have received the shots. households, until Jan. 10. (Reuters) Yemen’s conflict is largely seen in the region to peace in the country. (TOLO NEWS) independence from Britain in 1947. The free vaccine is offered to people aged 18 (18) UK and EU… as a proxy war between Saudi Arabia and (2) Ceasefire Will… VOA reported that the Pakistani army is to 60 who don’t suffer from chronic illnesses Iran. also working on enhancing the security and aren’t pregnant or breastfeeding. Frost, agreed Friday to “pause” negotiations The Houthis, who ousted Yemen’s Saudi- the past one week. of the country’s more than -900kilometer On Saturday, Russia reported a new record while they brief political leaders. backed government from power in Sanaa The breakthrough reached in Doha between southwestern border with Iran and has high of daily infections at 28,782, including “We will keep calm as always and if there in late 2014, deny being puppets of Tehran the two sides was greeted positively in already fenced off about 30 percent of the 7,993 in Moscow. The government task force is a way, still a way, we will see,” Barnier and say they are fighting a corrupt system. Afghanistan and within the international frontier. has recorded a total of 42,684 virus-related said Saturday morning outside a hotel in Aid workers have raised fears that if community. This project is expected to be finished by the deaths since the start of the outbreak. London before heading off to Brussels. Washington designates the Houthis as a The peace negotiations between teams end of 2021, according to the ISPR. (ATN) Russia’s total of over 2.4 million confirmed Though the U.K. left the EU on Jan. 31, it terrorist organisation, it could prevent life- from the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan cases is currently the fourth-largest caseload remains within the bloc’s tariff-free single saving aid from reaching Yemen, where and the Taliban started on September 12; (9) Presidential Palace… in the world behind the United States, India market and customs union until the end more than %80 of the population needs however, talks had been delayed because Head, Abdullah Abdullah. and Brazil. (AP) of this year. A trade deal by then would help. (Reuters) of disagreements over procedural rules. The Presidential Palace has not yet (14) Kuwait votes… ensure there are no tariffs and quotas on (TOLO NEWS) commented on the matter, but in the past, trade in goods between the two sides, but (23) Bahrain now… (3) Taliban Warns… there have been disagreements between schools in the nation, which is the size of there would still be technical costs, partly “timing of delivery and the volume of President Ghani and Dr. Abdullah over the U.S. state of New Jersey. Authorities associated with customs checks and non- doses,” was confidential and declined to vehicle fired on the soldiers at the customs appointing Reconciliation council members. said masks and social distancing will be tariff barriers on services. Though both sides comment. gate in front near the port of Islam Qala, Following the establishment of the High required due to the pandemic. Several would suffer economically from a failure to “We have developed detailed logistical killing two port security unit members and Council for National Reconciliation, schools will take those with active cases secure a trade deal, most economists think plans and tools to support effective a civilian. President Ghani had announced a list of of the virus, with the sick first receiving the British economy would take a greater vaccine transport, storage and continuous Provincial Police headquarters appointed names as part of the Council members, permission from the government to vote. hit, at least in the near-term, as it is relatively temperature monitoring,” Pfizer said. “Our an investigative team to probe into the the list was later opposed at that time by Polls opened from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and saw more reliant on trade with the EU than vice distribution is built on a flexible just in time incident. (Khaama Press) Abdullah Abdullah. Kuwaitis wearing disposable gloves drop versa. (AP) system which will ship the frozen vials to (4) US Congress… Since then, contrary to the political their ballots into clear ballot boxes. the point of vaccination.” The problem is Kuwait has no legal (19) Judge orders… of a conditions-based United States agreement of both sides, the council was Bahrain had already granted emergency- framework to deficit-spend beyond its The scheme protected an estimated 700,000 presence in Afghanistan in support of left without members and lacks a formal use authorization for a Chinese vaccine current limit of 33$ billion. It needs the people, offering temporary permits for ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure organization. (Khaama Press) made by Sinopharm and has inoculate country’s parliament to grant approval. work and study. But as part of his efforts a peaceful, negotiated solution to the some 6,000 people with it. That vaccine, an (10) Anti-Graft… But lawmakers likely will face a popular to curb immigration, US President Donald conflict,” lawmakers wrote as quoted by “inactivated” shot made by growing the to the members of society to reconsider the Trump sought to end the programme in janes.com. “The conferees further note backlash as the public fears the money will whole virus in a lab and then killing it, also composition of the council and to appoint that any decision to reduce the armed be lost to corruption amid a series of high- 2017, calling it unconstitutional. is in use in the UAE. Pfizer’s vaccine does an honest, sincere and competent person as forces of the United States in Afghanistan profile cases shaking the country. The Supreme Court took up the case after not contain the coronavirus itself. its president. should be done in an orderly manner “We have to fight corruption by choosing lower courts ruled the administration did “The approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech For these 20 bags of cement, the imam of and in coordination with United States who will represent us inside the National not adequately explain why it was ending vaccine will add a further important layer the village mosque and other elders were allies and partners and the government of Assembly,” one voter, Azraa al-Rifai, the programme, criticising the White to the kingdom’s national COVID19- asked to meet the chairman of the council Afghanistan.” remarked. Kuwait has the world’s sixth- House’s “capricious” explanations. response, which has strongly prioritized and ask him because it is the right of the According to Defense News, Trump with largest known oil reserves. The country In June this year, the Supreme Court upheld protecting the health of all citizens and whole village. late-night tweets reiterated to veto the hosts some 13,500 American troops, many at lower court rulings that found Mr Trump’s residents during the pandemic,” said Dr. Kama: annual defense policy bill. Camp Arifjan south of Kuwait City, which move to rescind Daca was “unlawful”. Mariam al-Jalahma, the CEO of Bahrain’s At the Kama district health clinic, ordinary “Very sadly for our Nation, it looks like is also home to the forward command of Despite this ruling, the Acting Secretary National Health Regulatory Authority. and poor people were not treated well and Senator Jim Inhofe will not be putting the U.S. Army Central. (AP) of Homeland Security Chad Wolf issued a (AP) denied free medicine. The case was referred Section 230 termination clause into the (15) Violence erupts… memo to limit the programme to those who (24) Bahrain says… Defense Bill,” he wrote. “So bad for our to the Youth Alliance by the community to were already enrolled. of elections in 2022. His government also National Security and Election Integrity. find a solution to the problem. Now Judge Garaufis of the US District Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said the police needed to be better protected Last chance to ever get it done. I will VETO!” For the provision of free medicine by the Court in Brooklyn has ruled that Mr Wolf said his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif from online hate. But the draft legislation US experts said that the bill basically government clinic to community people, was not acting within his legal authority Al-Zayani, also denied the industry opposes reducing the number of troops illegal money is demanded. provoked a public backlash. and that the scheme should resume. minister’s comments in a phone call. “The below 4,000, but it gives the US president a The Youth Alliance in Kama district The beating of a Black man, music producer The Center for American Progress, a think alleged comments ... totally contradicted national interest “waiver” and that it is still investigated the local people if they received Michel Zecler, by several police officers in tank, said more than 300,000 new applicants his country’s (Bahrain) supportive position a strong signal. free medicine from the district health clinic. late November intensified anger. That could now be eligible for Daca. of the Palestinian cause,” a statement from The experts said that Trump can veto, but Based on the investigation, it seems the incident came to light after closed circuit “This is a really big day for Daca recipients Maliki’s office said. there is enough support in Congress to medicines are given to only those who pay television and mobile phone footage and immigrant young people,” Karen Palestinians want to establish an override a veto. part of the cost. People were told most of the circulated online. Tumlin, director of the Justice Action independent state in the West Bank and Afghan experts said the US forces’ medicines had expired and were therefore In a U-turn earlier this week, Macron’s Center, told AFP news agency. Gaza with East Jerusalem as its capital, withdrawal should be conducted discarded. ruling party said it would rewrite the Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, who but the issue of Jewish settlements on land responsibly. The investigation by the Youth Alliance article that curbs rights to circulate images takes office on20 January, has said he plans captured by Israel in 1967 has long been a “The United States is providing financial into the reopening of the shop shows of police officers. But many opponents say to revitalise Daca. stumbling block in the peace process, which support to Afghan forces and also has the municipality was also involved in that is not enough. “We’re heading towards His campaign said he will try to legislate is now in stalemate. advice and training mission to Afghan such a case and in receiving bribes from an increasingly significant limitation of to give a pathway to citizenship for The administration of U.S. President forces. We will lose this. But the withdrawal shopkeepers to let them sell what they want freedoms. There is no justification,” said undocumented immigrants living in the has made it even more will not have more impacts if they commit — legally or illegally. Paris resident Karine Shebabo US, although such a move would need to difficult for Palestianians by providing to providing financial support to us as well The case is still under investigation by the Another protester, Xavier Molenat, said: be approved by Congress. (BBC) full support to Prime Minister Benjamin as air support to Afghan forces,” said Mirza Youth Alliance in Kama. “France has this habit of curbing freedoms (20) Iran’s coronavirus… Netanyahu and moving the U.S. embassy Mohammad Yarmand, a military expert. Jalalabad: while preaching their importance to in Israel to Jerusalem. (Reuters) (TOLO NEWS) During their campaign, Youth Alliance others.” (Reuters) complacency. “We were heading toward members in Jalalabad found some people the 500 daily death” toll, Rouhani said in (25) U.S. decision… (5) 253 New… selling vegetables to wheelbarrow pushers, (16) Saudi FM… televised remarks, adding that 64 of the Danab in operations against al Shabaab, of deaths from COVID19- globally is more who complained against municipality staff. from mediator nation Kuwait described the 160 cities that were put under red alert two whose attacks in nations like Kenya and than 1,519,576 and the number of known On December 9, Anti-Corruption Day ongoing talks over the crisis as “constructive weeks ago remained at high risk. Uganda have killed hundreds of civilians, global coronavirus cases is 65,926,118, is going to be marked internationally. and fruitful”. He warned that Tehran was teetering including Americans. (Reuters) 5 December 06, 2020 International

MOSCOW- Thousands of doctors, teachers and others in high-risk groups have signed up for COVID19- U.S. considering blacklist vaccinations in Moscow starting for Yemen’s Houthis - Oman Saturday, a precursor to a sweeping foreign minister Russia-wide immunization effort. The vaccinations come three days DUBAI- Oman’s foreign key player in that con- after President Vladimir Putin minister said on Satur- flict and not bringing ordered the launch of a “large-scale” day the top U.S. diplo- them to the negotiating COVID19- immunization campaign mat for the Middle East table,” the Omani minis- even though a Russian-designed had discussed with his ter added. Moscow vaccine has yet to complete the country the possibility of Two sources familiar advanced studies needed to ensure Washington designating with the matter told its effectiveness and safety in line Yemen’s Iran-aligned Reuters last month that opens with established scientific protocols. Houthi movement as a U.S. President Donald The Russian leader said Wednesday terrorist group. Trump’s administration dozens of that more than 2 million doses of the “Yes, that was raised,” had threatened to black- Sputnik V jab will be available in the Sayyed Badr Al Busaidi list the Houthi move- next few days, allowing authorities told a Bahrain summit ment, which has been coronavirus to offer jabs to medical workers and in response to a ques- battling a Saudi-led mil- teachers across the country starting tion on whether the po- itary coalition in Yemen late next week. tential blacklisting had since 2015. The United vaccination Nations is trying to re- Moscow, which currently accounts been broached by David for about a quarter of the country’s Schenker during a recent vive peace talks stalled centers new daily ...(More on P4)...(13) visit to Muscat. since late 2018 to end “I don’t think there is a the war that has been in solution based on classi- a military deadlock for

The Latest: US reaches daily Kuwait votes for parliament amid economic, fying or blockading one ...(More on P4)...(22) high of nearly 228,000 cases virus challenges Bahrain now 2nd nation to grant WASHINGTON- Coronavirus infections KUWAIT CITY- Kuwait Pfizer shot emergency use continue to spread at voted Saturday for its DUBAI- The island followed thorough record levels in the National Assembly, the first kingdom of Bahrain said analysis and review United States, reach- election since the death of it has become the second undertaken by the ing a new daily high of its longtime ruling emir and nation in the world to authority of all available nearly 228,000 cases on at 2,011. Two weeks as the oil-rich nation faces grant an emergency- data,” the kingdom said. Friday. ago, the seven-day av- serious economic problems use authorization for Bahrain did not say The 227,885 cases erage was 1,448. There under the coronavirus the coronavirus vaccine how may vaccines it has eclipses the previ- were 2,607 deaths re- pandemic. made by Pfizer and purchased, nor when ous high of more than ported in the U.S. on This tiny country’s hundr- its German partner vaccinations would 217,000 on Thursday, Friday. eds of thousands of voters BioNTech. begin. It did not respond according to data com- Globally, Johns Hop- selected lawmakers for 50 The state-run Bahrain to questions from The piled by Johns Hop- kins reports more than seats in the parliament, the News Agency made . The kins University. 1.5 million people have freest and most-rambu- the announcement on Pfizer shots, a so-called The seven-day rolling died from the coronavi- nctious assembly in the Gulf Friday night, following “mRNA vaccine,” average of COVID-19 rus pandemic, includ- Arab countries. However, an earlier announcement contain a piece of attributable deaths in ing more than 279,000 Kuwait’s parliament has family since the 2011 Arab chamber. Parliaments typ- U.S. ally, but this one did. by the United Kingdom genetic code that trains the U.S. has passed in the United States. tamped down on opposit- Spring protests that saw ically don’t serve out their Kuwaitis voted across on Wednesday, making the immune system to 2,000 for the first time (AP) ion to its ruling Al Sabah demonstrators storm the full terms in the stalwart 102 ...(More on P4)...(14) Britain the first in the recognize the spiked world. protein on the surface of Saudi FM says final agreement “The confirmation the virus. Pfizer later told Violence erupts during Paris protest against of approval by the the AP that the details of in Qatar dispute ‘in reach’ National Health its sales agreement with police brutality Saudi Arabia’s foreign ising an agreement be- Regulatory Authority of Bahrain, including the PARIS- Dozens of hooded They waved banners that minister has expressed tween all the nations in the kingdom of Bahrain ...(More on P4)...(23) protesters launched projec- read “France, land of police optimism that the three- the dispute to come to a tiles at riot police, smashed rights” and “Withdrawal year boycott of Qatar by resolution that we think up shop windows, torched of the security law”. four Arab nations, includ- will be satisfactory to all,” Bahrain says it won’t allow im- cars and burned barricades France has been hit by a ing the kingdom, may be the prince said. ports from Israeli settlements during a demonstration in wave of street protests nearing an end. However, the other three the French capital on Satur- after the government in- “We’ve made significant nations boycotting Qatar DUBAI- Bahrain will not resolutions of the United day against police violence. troduced a security bill in progress in the last few – Bahrain, Egypt and the allow the import of Is- Nations,” BNA said late The police fired back volleys parliament that set out to days,” Prince Faisal bin United Arab Emirates – raeli goods produced in on Friday, quoting an of tear gas. increase its surveillance Farhan said, speaking to did not immediately ac- settlements in occupied official source from the Thousands of people had tools and restrict rights on Italy’s annual Mediterra- knowledge any progress. Palestinian territory, ministry of industry, began marching peacefully circulating images of po- nean Dialogues on Friday. More than a year ago, a state news agency BNA commerce and tourism. in Paris when the clashes lice officers in the media “We hope that this prog- similar hope for an end reported, disavowing Bahrain and the United erupted between police and and online. ress can lead to a final to the dispute quickly comments made by the Arab Emirates formal- pockets of protesters, most ing stones. Macron’s security policy The bill was part of Ma- agreement which looks in faded. But Prince Faisal’s Gulf state’s trade minis- ised ties with Israel on dressed in black and their The protesters were de- plans which the demon- cron’s drive to get tougher reach, and I can say that I remarks did come just ter earlier this week. Sept. 15, in a U.S.-spon- faces covered. Some used nouncing police brutality strators say would restrict on law and order ahead am somewhat optimistic hours after the top dip- Bahrain’s Industry, sored deal billed by hammers to break up pav- and President Emmanuel civil liberties. ...(More on P4)...(15) that we are close to final- lomat...(More on P4)...(16) Commerce and Tour- the Gulf states as being ism Minister Zayed bin made possible by Isra- German court up- Rashid al-Zayani had el’s shelving of a plan to holds ban on UK and EU leaders to hold crunch Judge orders Trump to re- voiced openness to set- annex West Bank settle- store undocumented immi- tlement imports, add- ments. Most world pow- coronavirus talks on post-Brexit ties ing that Manama would ers deem them illegal. demonstration grants scheme make no distinction Under European Union Without an agreement in between products pro- guidelines, settlement BERLIN- Germany’s high- place, tariffs will end up A US judge has ordered the Trump adminis- tration to fully reinstate a scheme that protects duced in Israel or in the products should be clear- est court upheld on Saturday being imposed on traded occupied West Bank and ly labelled as such when a ban on a demonstration in goods at the start of 2021. immigrants brought to the country illegally as children from being deported. Golan Heights. exported to EU member the northern city of Bremen Months of negotiations “The minister’s state- countries. The Trump ad- planned by opponents of lock- have produced agree- The administration had moved to close the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) ment was misinterpret- ministration last month down measures aimed at con- ment on a swath of is- ed and that the minis- removed U.S. customs taining the spread of the coro- sues, but serious differ- programme to new applicants earlier this year. But District Judge Nicholas Garaufis on Friday try is committed to the distinctions between navirus. ences remain over the Bahraini government’s goods made within Is- Lower courts had already de- “level playing field” — ruled against the restrictions. He told the administration to announce the full unwavering stance re- rael and in settlements. nied permission for the pro- the standards the U.K. garding adherence to the ...(More on P4)...(24) test, planned for Saturday must meet to export resumption of Daca by Monday. afternoon, at which 20,000 into the bloc — and how The Daca programme was introduced by for- mer Democratic President in demonstrators were due to LONDON- British Prime and Ursula von der Ley- future disputes are re- 2012. U.S. decision to withdraw convene in the city centre of Minister Boris John- en, the president of the solved. That’s key for the He set it up to help some of the more than 10 Bremen. son and the European EU’s executive European EU, which fears Britain troops dismays some Somalis million immigrants who as young people en- Last month, German police Union’s top official are Commission, will see if will slash social and en- ADDIS ABABA- Presi- a member of Somalia’s tered the US illegally or overstayed a visa. unleashed water cannon and set to discuss the state of there is a route to a deal. vironmental standards dent Donald Trump’s Senate Foreign Affairs Most of the children protected by the Daca pepper spray in an effort to play of post-Brexit trade With the U.K.’s post- and pump state money decision to pull U.S. Committee. programme are from Mexico and other Lat- scatter thousands of protesters discussions later Sat- Brexit transition pe- into U.K. industries, be- troops out of Somalia He tagged U.S. Presi- in American countries. These migrants are in Berlin angry about corona- urday after negotiators riod due to conclude at coming a low-regulation in the waning days of dent-elect Joe Biden in known as “Dreamers” ...(More on P4)...(19) virus restrictions. paused talks in light of the end of the year, the economic rival on the his presidency triggered a tweet criticising the Although most Germans ac- their inability to bridge discussions are clearly bloc’s doorstep. dismay on Saturday decision. The Somali cept the latest “lockdown an array of differences. facing a crunch point, EU chief negotiator Mi- from some Somalis, who government could not light” to curb the spread of the With the discussions not least because of the chel Barnier and his Brit- Japan awaits capsule’s appealed to the incom- immediately be reached coronavirus in a second wave, stuck over the same is- necessary approvals re- ish counterpart, David return with asteroid soil ing U.S. president to re- for comment early on critics say the amendment en- sues for months, Johnson quired from both sides. ...(More on P4)...(18) samples verse the decision. Saturday to Friday’s de- dangers citizens’ civil rights. “The U.S. decision to cision to withdraw al- The head of Germany’s public TOKYO- Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft success- pull troops out of Soma- most all the roughly 700 health agency said on Thurs- Iran’s coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000 fully released a small capsule on Saturday and lia at this critical stage U.S. troops by Jan. 15. day that the country’s success sent it toward Earth to deliver samples from a in the successful fight Somalia’s fragile inter- in dealing with the first wave - health ministry distant asteroid that could provide clues to the against al-Shabaab and nationally backed gov- of the coronavirus pandemic TEHRAN - Iran’s total deaths from the other cities that have moved from origin of the solar system and life on our planet, their global terrorist net- ernment is due to hold in March and April had led coronavirus surpassed 50,000 on Sat- the coronavirus red alert to the lower the country’s space agency said. work is extremely regret- parliamentary elections many people to doubt the vi- urday, with more than one million risk orange level, said the broadcast. The capsule successfully detached from 220,000 table,” Senator Ayub Is- this month and national rus’s severity or even its exis- people infected, although transmission Iran’s health ministry recorded a total kilometers (136,700 miles) away in a challeng- mail Yusuf told Reuters elections in early Febru- tence. Lothar Wieler, head of rates in the Middle East’s worst-affect- of 50,016 coronavirus deaths on Satur- ing operation that required precision control, in a statement, referring ary, a precursor to the the Robert Koch Institute for ed country were slowing, state TV re- day with 321 new fatalities in the past the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. to the al Qaida-linked al planned drawdown of Infectious Diseases (RKI), said ported. 24 hours. The capsule — just 40 centimeters (15 inches) in Shabaab insurgency. the 17,000-strong Afri- this meant many were now Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, shopping Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat diameter — is now descending and is expected “U.S. troops have made can Union peacekeeping failing to take social distancing malls and several other businesses re- Lari told state TV that to land Sunday in a remote, sparsely populated a huge contribution and force. U.S. troops have and quarantine rules seriously opened after a two-week shutdown, 12,181 people had been infected with area of Woomera, Australia. had great impact on the been in Somalia, mostly enough, leading to the high following a 10-percent drop in infec- the coronavirus since Friday, taking the “The capsule has been separated. Congratula- training and operational supporting Somali spe- level of cases Germany is now tions over the past days. total number of COVID-19 infections to tions,” JAXA project manager Yuichi Tsuda said. effectiveness of Somali cial forces known as seeing. While daily infection Officials cautioned that the situation 1,028,986. President Hassan Rouhani Hayabusa2 left the asteroid Ryugu, about 300 soldiers,” said Yusuf, ...(More on P4)...(25) numbers ...(More on P4)...(17) remained “fragile” in Tehran and in warned against ...(More on P4)...(20) million kilometers (180 ...(More on P4)...(21) 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 Sunday December 06, 2020

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Afghan Supreme Court NATO Vows Medical Pakistan Says Fence Along Judge Killed in Supplies for ANDSF Durand Line Is Almost Kabul Complete Shooting: Local Media

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s mili- and snow-covered, treacherous tary has said it’s 2,600km fence mountains at elevations as high along the porous border with as 4,000 meters. Afghanistan will be completed The ISPR also told VOA that within the next two months. it has attributed a “massive Speaking to VOA, Pakistan’s decrease” in the number of army media unit, Inter Services terrorism-related incidents in KABUL - A judge of the Afghan Public Relations (ISPR), said Pakistan to the border security Supreme Court has been assas- on Friday the fence has already project but they say Pakistani sinated in the country’s capital, a been installed along about 83 troops involved in building the local TV channel reported Satur- percent of the border and hun- fence have also come under mil- day. dreds of new outposts and forts itant attacks from the Afghan Abdul Jamil was shot dead after have been built along the line. side and in some cases clashes Friday prayers outside a mosque KABUL - NATO has promised providing more stan from Canada, Portugal, Turkey and South Ko- The program was launched in with Afghan security forces. in Rahman Mina neighborhood than 1,000 tonnes of medical supplies to support rea. 2017 to block militant infiltra- The border, or Durand Line as it Police District 8 on Friday, Tolo the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces The first flight landed in Afghanistan on November tion, smuggling and other ille- is commonly referred to in Af- News TV reported. (ANDSF). 13, 2020. The last flight is scheduled for the end of gal crossings. ghanistan, has historically been No group has claimed responsi- The NATO Support and Procurement Agency the current year. ISPR said two three-meter-high disputed as it was an 1893 Brit- bility for the killing, the latest in (NSPA) would deliver the medical and pharmaceu- “As part of the , CSTC-A mesh fences, a couple of me- ish colonial era demarcation. a string of targeted attacks in the tical supplies to the Afghan forces. is the center-of-gravity organisation for the security ters apart, have been filled and Pakistan rejects the objections country. In a statement, the alliance said 10 Boeing 747 char- assistance process for ANDSF and ministries,” the topped with coils of razor wire, and maintains it inherited the The Afghan officials usually re- tered aircraft would airlift the supplies to Afghani- statement added. (Pajhwok) running through rugged terrain ...( More on P4)...(8) gard the killings as targeted at- tacks by the Taliban militant group. The Taliban militant group has Presidential Palace Rejects 4 ‘Reconciliation Council’ Members conducted scores of targeted at- KABUL - A source in the According to the source, Gailani confirmed that an tacks against civilians and mili- High Council for National President Ghani opposed invitation was sent to them tary officials in recent years. The reconciliation told Khaama their presence at the first at first, were later removed armed outfit considers anyone Press that the listed names meeting of the leadership after President Ghani ob- working for the government, of Rahmatullah Nabil, Seyed committee of the High jected to their presence at the NATO and U.S.-led troops as tar- Ishaq Gilani, Farkhondeh Council for National Recon- meeting. get. Zahra Naderi, and Shahza- ciliation at the Presidential The names of these promi- About 44 people lost their lives deh Shahid has been re- palace. nent political figures were and many others were wounded moved as the members of the The first general meeting of recently included in the list in targeted attacks across Afghan- Reconciliation council due to the council is scheduled to- of 45 members of the council istan in November, according to opposition from President day, Meanwhile, Rahmatul- at the request of HCNR ...( official figures. (Xinhua) Ghani. lah Nabil and Sayed Ishaq More on P4)...(9)