4 March 17, 2019

(1) Trump Discusses... as well as 107 TV channels, 284 radio sta- economic and social development in the Some Muslims believe that the Prophet not shoot because he “couldn’t find the tions and 416 print media in other prov- country and the integration of Afghani- Muhammad said there is virtue in dying trigger.” This comes after the US Department of inces. stan into regional development.” on a Friday, Islam’s holiest day. Currently, New Zealand restricts the State said on Wednesday that the The First Vice President Mohammad He stressed that the program “has noth- As victims grieve, the world is rallying purchase of “military-style semi-auto- in talks with the US negotiators made Sarwar Danish said last month that there ing to do with geopolitics.” around them with messages of support matic weapons” to those 18 or older. meaningful progress in Qatar talks. are 1,879 active media outlets in Afghani- Germany’s U.N. Ambassador Christoph and fundraising. The minimum legal age to buy a fire- “We’ve received reports back from stan. He said the freedom the press and Heusgen, who drafted the resolution A crowdfunding page has gathered al- arm is 16. Anyone the police consider Special Representative Khalilzad that the media are the main achievements of with Indonesia’s U.N. Ambassador Dian most $1m for the affected families. to be “fit and proper” can get a fire- they’ve had meaningful progress,” Rob- in the past 18 years and that Djani, expressed regret that “issues that Afghan President and arms license – provided they pass a ert Palladino, the State Department’s they will not be ignored in the peace pro- have nothing to do” with the work of the Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah con- background check involving criminal deputy spokesperson, told reporters at cess. (Tolo news) U.N. peacekeeping mission in Afghani- demned the massacres in separate state- and medical records. Registration of in- a daily briefing in Washington on Tues- stan made it impossible to adopt a sub- ments. dividual weapons is not required. (RT) day. (4) Mohib All Praise... stantive resolution. “Terrorist attacks on the mosques (in (16) Australian Senator... He said that in the fresh round of talks, of an transparent, and just peace. “We very much regret that such topics New Zealand) once again showed that the two sides were able to move to agree- “I would particularly caution the Afghan as the upcoming elections (in Afghani- terrorists are not dependent to any reli- The government and opposition party ment in draft on the first two principles. presidential hopefuls to exercise restraint stan), the participation of women in the gion and they are the enemies of human- agreed to pass a censure motion against “In this round of talks, we were able to and not to end up on the wrong side of , the situation of ity,” Ghani said in the statement. Anning over his stance on the Christ- move to agreement in draft on the first history. The country will judge you on children in armed conflict, the nexus be- Wahidullah Waissi, Afghanistan’s am- church shootings when Parliament re- two principles, counterterrorism assur- how you treat your own (people), not on tween climate change and security, are bassador to Australia, New Zealand and sumes in April. (Fox News) ances and troop withdrawal. And when what you do for others,” he concluded. no longer reflected in this resolution,” Fiji said on Twitter that two Afghans (17) Thousands of Albanian... that agreement in draft is finalized, Tali- (Pajhwok) Heusgen said.The resolution does ex- were killed in the attack. (Ajazeera) ban and an inclusive Afghan negotiating Albania hopes to get the EU’s approval (5) Security Council... tend UNAMA’s mission until Sept. 17, (13) Myredline’... in June on launching membership nego- team that includes the Afghan govern- 2019 and stresses “the central impor- ment and other Afghans to begin intra- come to a consensus on the resolution #MyRedLine, a campaign by Farahnaz tiations. (Fox News) renewing the mission’s mandate for the tance of a comprehensive and inclusive Afghan negotiation for a political settle- Afghan-led and Afghan-owned political Forotan, supported by UN Women Af- (18) ‘Unhinged... ment and a comprehensive ceasefire,” he full one year,” US Deputy Representa- ghanistan, is an expression by Afghan tive Jonathan Cohen said. process towards a peaceful resolution of waterway that separates mainland added. the conflict and a comprehensive politi- citizens of the human rights and wom- Russia from Crimea in a “stealthy” Hours after the news broke on Qatar He blamed China for what he called en’s human rights, which they will not golding the resolution hostage. Cohen cal settlement.” And it welcomes “prog- manner. talks, US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalil- ress in this regard.” give up and, which, they as citizens, On Friday, Washington imposed sanc- zad said in a tweet that he wrapped up said the Security Council had to accept will not negotiate. the short-term technical rollover and But Heusgen said the text isn’t satisfac- tions on six businessmen and politi- a marathon round of talks with Taliban tory to any of the 15 council members. The campaign is built on a series of tes- cians, and eight enterprises, while Ot- in Doha. expressed the willingness to reconvene timonies where people voice the lines after the six months to prolong the man- He expressed hope that in the next six tawa slapped economic restrictions on Khalilzad said peace requires agreement months the U.N.’s most powerful body they are not willing to cross, be it the 114 individuals and 15 entities. The on four issues: counterterrorism assur- date. right to work, to drive, to marry whom On the other hand, Chinese Ambassador would be able to overcome its differences Foreign Ministry specifically took aim ances, troop withdrawal, intra-Afghan and adopt a resolution that also reflects they chose, to walk in the streets, to go at Canada for racing to keep up with dialogue, and a comprehensive ceasefire. Ma Zhaoxu said the Security Council to school, to stand to be President of the could not come to consensus because of on the peace process and the upcoming the US’ Russia-bashing. (Tolo news) elections. (AP) nation – their ‘red line’. “It seems that from a normal logic differences on the principles of extend- Farahnaz Forotan, Tolo news journalist (2) Candidates Doubt... ing UNAMA’s mandate. (Pajhwok) (9) ADB to Fund... standpoint, it would be more impor- and #MyRedLine Campaign Ambassa- tant for [Canadian Prime Minister Jus- The election law says that the polls (6) Summons... Meanwhile, some experts said the imple- dor stated: As a journalist, I am privi- should be held using biometric system tin] Trudeau’s team to concentrate on Wednesday that the Taliban in talks with mentation of infrastructure projects in leged to listen to what people have to resolving rather complex problems at and voters list. the country is crucial for improving the say, to know what matters to them, to “The election commissions do not have the US negotiators made meaningful home, than play its ‘Russophobia card’ progress in Qatar talks. supply of public services. understand what they need. And from in vain.” the budget and the equipment. People “The existence of electricity, roads, access this privileged position I can say that have not trust in election commissions. We’ve received reports back from Special Both US and Canada continue to follow Representative Khalilzad that they’ve water, and human resources can provide the Afghan citizens want a peace they a “perilous course” aimed at a “total Therefore, I want to say that July 20 does a better basis for the country’s economic can all enjoy. And this is how this cam- not seem a real timeline,” said Yusuf Ra- had meaningful progress,” Robert Pal- destruction” of relations with Russia, ladino, the State Department’s deputy growth,” said Qais Mohammadi a uni- paign “MyRedLine” came about. already at rock bottom due to the “un- sheed, the CEO of FEFA. versity lecturer. (Tolo news) #MyRedLine brings in Afghans from all “There is no issue that we should say the spokesperson, told reporters at a daily hinged Russophobia that has engulfed briefing in Washington on Tuesday. (10) Daudzai Off to... walks of life, from prominent Afghan Washington and Ottawa,” the ministry presidential elections will delay, but in citizens, to women and men, young He said that in the fresh round of talks, steps taken by any country toward the said. general, our workload will increase and and old, of every ethnicity, from cities, the two sides were able to move to agree- peace process will be remembered by the Moscow has vowed to mount a “practi- this will create more workload for us,” towns and villages across the nation. ment in draft on the first two principles. Afghan nation. No country should purse cal response” to the new sanctions. said Abdul Aziz Ibrahimi, a spokesman As Farahnaz continues: #MyRedLine “In this round of talks, we were able to vested interests in the Afghan conflict,” Shipyards based in St. Petersburg and for IEC. starts a movement where every citi- This comes after new commissioners move to agreement in draft on the first he concluded. (Pajhwok) Crimea, and Russian officials that re- two principles, counterterrorism assur- zen of this country can say freely and sponded to the incident in the Kerch were appointed for the two election (11) ‘Afghanistan Not... openly how going back to the times commissions – the Independent Election ances and troop withdrawal. And when Strait are among those included in an elected political structure should re- when women were oppressed and hu- Commission and the Independent Elec- that agreement in draft is finalized, Tali- Washington’s black list. Canada also main there. miliated is not an option for them, and toral Complaints Commission – in a bid ban and an inclusive Afghan negotiating targeted prominent Russian politicians The political structure should not be it will not be an option for a peaceful to hold transparent and fair presidential team that includes the Afghan govern- and business executives, such as the an interim administration since it is not Afghanistan. elections. (Tolo news) ment and other Afghans to begin intra- head of Russian oil giant Rosneft, Igor Afghan negotiation for a political settle- constitutionally mandated nor it has the Aleta Miller, UN Women Country Sechin, and the head of the National (3) Afghan Journalists... ment and a comprehensive ceasefire,” he public endorsement and called the struc- Representative in Afghanistan, empha- Guard, Victor Zolotov. Another reporter, Shakil Ahmad Saeed, added. ture should be an elected political struc- sized: Now more than ever is the time Russian aluminum tycoon Oleg Deri- called on government to take the threats Hours after the news broke on Qatar ture in Afghanistan. to set the foundations on which the fu- paska, who was sanctioned by the US seriously and address security challeng- talks, US Special Envoy Zalmay Khalil- India has been engaging inside Afghani- ture of a peaceful Afghanistan is being last year, is meanwhile taking the US es facing Afghan journalists and media zad said in a tweet that he wrapped up stan and with the neighbouring coun- built. And this future is being built with government to court, arguing that the workers. a marathon round of talks with Taliban tries --Iran, Central Asia, Russia and women like Farahnaz standing for their restrictions are based “on false rumor “Putting pressure on media can be the in Doha. Saudi Arabia on the peace process in the rights, for their right to study, for their and innuendo” and violate the US Con- only reason behind the kidnapping of Khalilzad said peace requires agreement south Asian country. India’s official pol- right to vote, for their right to have an stitution. the founder of Enekas Radio-TV net- on four issues: counterterrorism assur- icy on the Afghan peace process is that it opinion, for their right to express freely Deripaska was forced to lower his stake work in the east,” Saeed said. ances, troop withdrawal, intra-Afghan should be “Afghan-owned, Afghan-led which lines they are not willing to cross. in aluminum giant Rusal to spare it The Khost journalist, Sultan Mahmoud dialogue, and a comprehensive ceasefire. and Afghan-controlled”. #MyRedLine is about the expression of from sanctions, but sanctions targeting Khairkhwah, 60, was the fourth journal- (Tolo news India last year participated at “unofficial the voice of Afghan women and men him personally remain in place. (RT) to each other and to the world on the ist killed in Afghanistan so far this year. (7) Afghanistan Determined... level” at Moscow format talks by send- (19) Dissident Group... Last week, Nisar Ahmadi, a local TV ing its former ambassador to Afghani- peace they so desperately desire. journalist in Helmand, was wounded in German Ambassador Christoph Heu- stan Amar Sinha and former Indian high Globally, UN Women supports women media, with Spanish outlets El Pais and an IED blast in Lashkargah city. sgen underlined the urgent need for commissioner to PakistanTCA Ragha- at all levels of society who create move- El Confidencial reporting that police Shafiq Aria and Rahimullah Rahmani, progress on an Afghan-led and Afghan- van. (Pajhwok) ments to uplift women’s voices, experi- now believe that at least two of the at- owned peace process. local journalists in Takhar province in (12) 40 Years after... ences, and expertise to create structural tackers were connected to the CIA. the north of Afghanistan, were killed in Issues irrelevant to UNAMA’s mandate and systematic change across all layers The reports were received with a grain on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques - an attack by unknown armed men on surfaced and blocked the approval of the of society. of salt by the mainstream media, re- the worst mass shooting in the country’s their office in Taluqan city in February. resolution they had drafted, he said. Now more than ever, unprecedented ported cautiously by most and outright modern history Another journalist, Jawed Noori, was “This six-month extension does not momentum is being built as women in rejected by some. Yahoo called the alle- mean the international community is not As several victims remained in hospital, killed in armed men’s attack in Farah Afghanistan gather in local, national, gations “unlikely” while citing former united in support to Afghanistan.” including a four-year-old in critical con- province in January. regional and international forums to CIA officials. The senior editor at the Stephen Hickey of Britain also regretted dition, Tarrant appeared unrepentant in ‘Worst Country For Journalists In 2018’ articulate their priorities for peace and Diplomat, Akit Panda, came out in the over the Security Council’s inability to court on Saturday, staring down media concrete recommendations for the way A report by the Kabul-based Journalists CIA’s defense on Twitter. adopt a more comprehensive resolution, members with a smirk. forward on justice, security, and all is- Safety Committee released in January Amid concerns that the reported raid with a 12-month mandate renewal. (Pa- He was charged with murder and re- sues related to building and sustain- shows that Afghanistan, with 120 cases by the CIA might drive a wedge be- jhwok) manded without a plea. His next ap- ing peace. It is in this context that UN of violence against journalists, has been tween Washington and Madrid and pearance in the South Island city’s High Women is working with women’s civil ranked for the second time as the most (8) US, China... derail the negotiations between North Court will take place on April 5.Nabi is society organizations and leaders to en- dangerous country for journalists in environmental damage, and lack of Korea and the US, already reportedly survived by four sons, one daughter and sure that not only are women’s voices 2018. transparency.” nine grandchildren who he loved “im- heard, but their recommendations and on the brink of collapse, the Washing- Security threats and lack of access to in- China’s deputy ambassador Wu Haitao mensely”, said Omar. priorities influence all decisions regard- ton Post reported on Friday that the op- formation continue to impede activities countered that Cohen’s remarks were “at “His grandchildren really miss him and ing the future of Afghanistan. eration was conducted by a “secretive for reporting, the report says. variance with the facts and are fraught some of them don’t even know that he is UN Women is the UN organization dissident organization.” The attackers According to the report, Cases of vio- with prejudice.” He also said one council no more with us. dedicated to gender equality and the supposedly have a video of the raid lence against Afghan journalists in 2018 member — almost certainly referring to empowerment of women. A global and can release it “anytime.” include 17 cases of murder and others the U.S. — “poisoned the atmosphere” “This is a very difficult time for us and The organization, Cheollima Civil De- mainly of beatings, intimidation and which led to the council’s failure to adopt for everyone who lost their loved ones in champion for women and girls, UN fense, did not claim responsibility for kidnapping. a substantive resolution. this massacre.” Women was established to accelerate the incident, despite being open about The report says that 11 cases of violence Wu noted that since the “belt and road” Just two days ago, Nabi spoke of the im- progress on meeting their needs world- were recorded against female journalists. initiative was launched six years ago, 123 portance of unity. wide. www.unwomen.org (Pajhwok) its less high-profile stunts, such as de- Kabul was the most dangerous place countries and 29 international organiza- “My father said how important it is to (14) Striking Money... facing the North Korean Embassy in spread love and unity among each other Kuala Lumpur on Monday. The Post for journalists with 42 cases of violence, tions have signed agreements of coop- their lives ere in danger. He also de- and protect every member of the society cited people “familiar with the plan- according to the report. Despite chal- eration with China on joint development manded severe punishment for the mur- we live in,” Omar said.He also spoke ning and execution of the mission” in lenges for the media in Afghanistan, 57 programs.“The `belt and road’ initiative derers of Mahsa. (Pajhwok) new media outlets began activities in the is conducive to Afghanistan’s reconstruc- with poignancy about the end of his own its report, supported by opinions of country during 2018, the report added. tion and economic development,” Wu life in a comment that is now ringing in (15) New Zealand PM... several experts, including former CIA Figures by Afghan government show said. “Under this framework, China and Omar’s mind. who said that the gunman was con- analyst Sue Mi Terry. that there are 96 TV channels, 65 radio Afghanistan will continue to strengthen “He said the best place to pass away was fronted by a mosque caretaker, who “This is not something the CIA would stations and 911 print media in Kabul, cooperation in various fields, promote during Friday prayers in a mosque.” wrestled one of his guns away but did undertake,” she said. (RT)