Page2 2 Main News Page Taliban Have Ignored the Will of the People: Miller Afghan Taliban Bans WHO and Red Cross Work Amid Vaccination Drive Bala Murghab KABUL - The Afghan Taliban have ‘Cleared of Taliban’ banned the World Health Organization and the Red Cross from operating in after 10 Days of Clashes areas under their control until further KABUL - Afghan forces have retaken main parts of notice, a spokesman said on Thursday, Bala Murghab district in Badghis province, in the citing unspecified “suspicious” actions northwest of Afghanistan, almost after 10 days of during vaccination campaigns. heavy clashes against the Taliban, which displaced The WHO is carrying out a vaccination thousands of families and left dozens of soldiers campaign in Afghanistan, one of the dead and wounded. last countries in the world where polio “Bala Murghab is cleared of Taliban ‘terrorists’,” is still endemic. KABUL - Hours after Taliban an- peace. are closer to peace than we ever have the Ministry of Defense said in a tweet on Thurs- Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Muja- nounced their so-called spring “The Taliban made an announcement been in the past 40 years.” day evening. “Afghan National Defense and Secu- hid said fighting across Afghanistan offensive, a spokesman of the this morning that they choose violence “We will support the Afghan security rity Forces broke the Taliban’s final resistance and had created a “complex situation” and Resolute Support mission in Af- over peace. We assemble the Resolute forces as they fight to protect the peo- are in full control in Bala Murghab.” some charitable organizations includ- ghanistan, Dave Butler, said the Support leadership together and Gen. ple, we will support the Afghan secu- Badghis Governor Abdul Ghafoor Malikzai con- ing the WHO and the Red Cross were coalition forces will continue to Miller said the Taliban have made it rity forces as they fight the Taliban,” firmed that the special units of the Afghan Army not operating in accordance with the support the Afghan forces in the clear that they have ignored the will of he said. and Police have entered Bala Murghab and that situation. fight against the Taliban as the the people and have guaranteed more Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense militants have been pushed back. “They have not stuck to the commit- group has chosen violence despite violence,” Butler said. “We have a tre- in a statement said the offensive has He said that the Taliban could not resist against Af- ments they had with Islamic Emirates, a “tremendous” opportunity for mendous opportunity for peace. We been ...(More on P4)...(7) ghan security ...(More on P4)...(8) and they are acting suspiciously dur- ing vaccination campaigns,” he said, providing no details. Other aid groups were free to continue Afghanistan’s Post Office Activists Collect 10,000 Textbooks operations, he said. The Red Cross says it tries to build rela- Begins Online Services in First Ever Social Campaign tionships with all parties to the conflict in Afghanistan, where it has worked for more than 30 years. Sanela Bajrambasic, spokeswoman for the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva, said the organization was seeking clarification but remained committed to Afghanistan. “What we can say at this point is that we have seen the same statement on their website and we will be seeking to engage bilaterally with Taliban on it,” she said, adding that people in Afghan- istan were its main concern. KABUL - The country’s postal services a ceremony on Thursday. “They continuously bear the brunt of have been “partially digitalized” as He said this phase of the project has cost KABUL - A group of 1,000 young reportedly failed to provide text- hostilities, and there is the clear need the offices of the Afghan Post, the na- $900,000 and that other phases will also activists has launched a large text- books. for humanitarian assistance, as well as tional postal organization in Afghani- be implemented through which the pro- books collection campaign in 21 In this campaign, which started for a renewal of commitment of all par- stan, were connected to the fiber optic vincial offices will be connected to the provinces of Afghanistan, includ- on March 8 and will continue for ties to make it happen.” network through a one-year project, the fiber optic network. ing Kabul, to help students in ru- another 10 days, the campaigners There was no immediate comment Communication and Information Tech- “After this, people can track their posts ral parts of the country to whom collect textbooks in their offices in from the WHO. (Reuters) nology Minister Shahzad Aryubi said at online. ...(More on P4)...(9) the Ministry of Education has Kabul ...(More on P4)...(10) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Today’s planetary energies may put Today you should be asking yourself a lot A close friend or colleague could receive Today you may find all your recent ef- spiritual matters in your mind, Aries. of important questions, Cancer. The Uni- special recognition for good works to- forts rewarded, Capricorn. Your quick You may not be thinking in religious verse is pushing you on your journey of day. You’re pleased with your friend’s thinking and astute powers of obser- terms. Your focus is likely to be on the self-discovery. If you resist, you aren’t go- success, Libra, and grateful for your own vation have impressed others. Today state of humanity and what you can do ing to be in a very good mood. You might good fortune. It seems that you also have you’re likely to be recognized in some way. Don’t be to help others less fortunate. Make some calls or do want to facilitate this period with yoga or meditation. achieved a long-term goal. While you may not be ac- surprised if you end up in the spotlight, blushing at some research online. Find out how you can get in- You may start a dream journal. Try to listen to yourself knowledged in public like your friend, you know in the acclaim. This is likely to give your confidence a big volved. intuitively. your heart that you accomplished what you set out to. boost and cause you to consider other ways to advance Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) You may be thinking about political or f you’re feeling unappreciated by the people You may have heard a juicy story about a If you’re a salesperson, Aquarius, expect social matters today, Taurus, specifical- around you, Leo, try going somewhere else. friend lately and be just dying to share it with orders to roll in today. You’re unusually ly, the deterioration of the planet. You Begging for attention is unattractive, and so is your entourage, Scorpio. Be careful with this persuasive, making it virtually impossible may be worried about your future and strutting around trying to distract everyone impulse! The party in question would not for anyone to say no to you. All signs indi- that of your children. You might try to with your gorgeous physique or charming appreciate hearing about what you’re doing. You could un- cate you will be successful with whatever you undertake. bring up the subject at a social gathering. Someone you wit. Go where you know you’re appreciated, necessarily harm someone’s reputation. Think about how Take advantage of this auspicious time. But be wary if meet there is bound to teach you something about the where your stories will make people laugh, where you you would feel if the show was on the other foot! you end up on the receiving end of a sales pitch. Oppor- issue. feel at home. tunities that seem too good to be true usually are. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Virgo (Aug. 22-Sep 22 ) Sagittarius (Nov.23-Dec.20) Pisces (Feb.19-Mar.20) Today is going to present not only a con- You could be in an uncomfortable situa- It looks as though your ship is about - This is a good day to spend with your tinuation but also an intensification of tion with friends today, Virgo. There may to come in, Sagittarius. It’s likely that family, Pisces, as you love to do. Try to the strong energies that have been push- be gossip going around about a mutual you will receive a letter or call alerting get chores out of the way as quickly as ing you toward self-discovery. If you’ve friend and you will be tempted to join in. you to good financial news. Your mind may imme- possible and schedule something fun put up some resistance, you’re going to Remember that repeated stories are rarely complete- diately begin to spin with ways to spend this wind- for the afternoon. Maybe you would enjoy an outing be uncomfortable. Try to participate in the task. Ques- ly true. You would hate to lose a friendship if he or fall. Take care not to go on any shopping sprees. If to a park or movie. Perhaps it would be fun to bake tion yourself. Why do you say and do certain things? she found out you said something unflattering. Be invested wisely, this money could last a lifetime. cookies. Whatever you decide, warmth and love will If you’re honest, the rewards will outweigh the grow- careful. The people you’re gossiping with may gos- permeate the air and bring you closer together as you ing pains.