2 Main News Page Over 50 Rebels Killed, Dozens Injured in Afghan Journos Sign Petition Country-Wide Clashes Seeking End to Impunity According to Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC), 73 journalists and media workers have been killed between 1994 and 2015 in Afghanistan and two Af- ghan journalists in Pakistan. Fifty-seven percent of the victims, including 14 women, were Afghan nationals, the source said. KABUL - Fifty-four militants have been killed dur- Mirwais Jalil was the first journalist to be killed ing clashes with security forces in the past 24-hours, while returning from an interview with Gulbuddin the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Friday. Hekmatyar, the Hezb-i-Islami Afghanistan leader, The casualties inflicted on the insurgents in Nan- in Chahar Asiab district in 1994. garhar, Ghazni, Paktia, Kandahar, Zabul, Farah, Four years later of this incident, Taliban killed an Balkh, Jawzjan, Faryab, Kunduz, Baghlan and Hel- IRNA journalist along with a number of diplomats mand provinces, according to MoD statement. in an attack in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Twenty-five rebels were injured while three more Balkh province. were arrested. Media and journalistic activities increased in Af- During the period, the Afghan Air Forces conduct- ghanistan after the US invasion in 2001, and so ed 68 flights and hit rebels’ hideouts in 16 different crimes against media workers. areas. Ulf Strömberg, Maria Grazia Cutuli, Azizullah The ministry did not say anything about the casu- Haidari, Harry Burton, Christian Struwe, Karen Fis- alties of security forces, but the Taliban claimed in- cher, Shima Rezayee, Shakiba Sanga Amaj, Ajmal flicted losses to security forces in different parts of Naqshbandi, Rahman Qul, Zakia Zaki, Abdul Sam- the country. (Pajhwok) mad Ruhani, Javid Ahmad, Sultan Mohammad Mu- nadi, Sayed Hamid Noori, Omaid Khpalwak, Sad- Uruzgan Women KABUL - More than 150 Afghan journalists on Three years back, the United Nations chose No- am Khan Bahadorzoi and Muzammil Sadeqi were Thursday signed a petition paper demanding an end vember 2 as International Day to End Impunity for journalists who were killed after the Taliban regime. Still Give Kids Opium to the culture of impunity for crimes against journal- Crimes against Journalists following increased vio- Mohsin Hashemi, Noor Ahmad Noori, Nils Horner, ists. lence against media workers. Ahmad Sardar, ...(More on P4)...(18) to Silence Them TIRINKOT - Women in some areas of central Uru- 20 Taliban Dead in zgan province still feed their children opium to 2 Policemen Killed, 14 Road, Canal Projects Put into make them sleep, causing the infants serious dam- Rebels Held in Paghman Service in Laghman Ghazni, Paktika Clashes age, including death. Uruzgan is one of the provinces where poppy is Encounter JALALABD - Two projects – a road and a ca- SHARANA/GHAZNI - Twenty Taliban militants widely cultivated. However, the illegal crop has KABUL - Two policemen have been killed and 14 nal – were on Thursday put into service after have been killed during overnight clashes with securi- also helped improved the economic situation of the militants clad in military uniform arrested during a their completion in eastern Laghman province, ty forces in southeastern Paktika and southern Ghazni people. Some families administer the drug to their clash in the Paghman district of Kabul province, an an official said. provinces, officials said on Thursday. children too. official said on Frday. Sarhadi Zwak, the governor’s spokesman, told Ten Taliban and two police were killed during a fire- The counternarcotics department has conducted Addressing reporters Kabul Police Chief Lt. Gen. Pajhwok Afghan News the road and the canal fight last night in Tarmerai area of Argun district in some public awareness programmes as part of a Mohammad Salem Ihsas 14 insurgents were held in projects were completed with financial support Paktika, provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Mohammad campaign against poppy cultivation. But the drive the Tatai area of Paghman after a clash on Thursday of India in Deh Mazang area of Qarghai dis- Azim Hashmi said. has been unproductive. ...(More on P4)...(19) evening. trict. He told Pajhwok Afghan News scores of militants Kabul Carrision Commander Lt. Gen. Afzal Aman He said the schemes worth 11 million afghanis. were wounded in the clash that erupted after insur- who was also present at the press briefing said the Governor Abdul Jabar Naeemi, local authori- gents stormed security posts in the area. Bus Passengers Recall arrested militants were involved in subversive activ- ties and public representatives attended the A resident of Tarmerai area, Mujahid, said the clash be- Horror of Parwan Fuel ities in the province. Eight EK-47 and military gears projects’ inauguration ceremony. tween militants and security forces broke out late in the were recovered from the detained rebels, he added. The governor said the schemes benefitted 7,000 night and lasted four hours. Tanker Inferno Separately, unidentified gunmen have killed a driv- inhabitants. “We are trying to implement such He said he saw three bodies of policemen at the clash er and took his car in Kabul, said Ihsas. (Pajhwok) more projects in the province.” (Pajhwok) site in the morning. (Pajhwok) Paktika Families Struggling with Crippling Dowries SHARANA - High dowry demands often lead sue responsible for most of post-marriage to disputes between families and coerce bride- problems between the families of groom grooms to travel to foreign countries for work and bride. KABUL - Six victims of Wednesday night’s IED ex- to earn money. “A man in our village was engaged to a girl plosion against a fuel tanker in Parwan province Agha Mohammad, a resident of Gomal dis- against 1.8 million Pakistani rupees as dow- are still in critical condition in Istiqlal Hospital in trict of southeastern Paktika province, told ry. The man traveled to Iran to earn that Kabul, officials confirmed Thursday. Pajhwok Afghan News that besides creating money but he was killed by Iranian guards Ten of the 27 wounded where transferred to the disputes among families, high dowries led to on the way. Istiqlal Hospital while another 11 are still being violence among couples. Habibullah, a resident of Zirok district, said treated in Parwan provincial hospital. He said the ‘bride price’ in their district was dowry cost in Zirok, Gomal, Nika, Khusha- Eight people were also killed in the incident which 1.5 million afghanis (around $22,000), an is- mand, ...(More on P4)...(20) happened after a ...(More on P4)...(21) Outlook Horoscope Aries (Mar. 22-Apr.20) Cancer (June 21-July 20) Libra (Sep 23-Oct. 22) Capricorn (Dec.21-Jan19) Aries Your longing for emotional har- Cancer Your network of family and friends Libra Simplifying your life sounds like Capricorn The nice thing about being mony prompts you to consider someone is your lifeline and you know you can rely on a wonderful idea, but the complications a hard worker is your ability to occasion- else’s feelings prior to your own. But the others when you need them. The Taurus Full of human emotions turn a casual interac- ally schedule well-deserved time off. The stubborn Taurus Full Moon illuminates Moon stabilizes your 11th House of Com- tion into a serious melodrama. The una- Taurus Full Moon invigorates your 5th your 2nd House of Values, making it next munity, surrounding you with the emotional voidable Taurus Full Moon lands in your House of Fun and Games, giving you the go-ahead to impossible to deny your core beliefs for the sake of comfort you seek. Nevertheless, the relationship between 8th House of Deep Sharing, inviting you to approach a to run wild while you can. Just remember that every- tranquility. Nevertheless, it’s possible to balance your your inner and outer worlds is tense now because of larger conversation with unrestrained curiosity and an open thing you do has consequences, even if you have good drive for authenticity with your desire for excitement. uncertainties from global, political and social spheres. mind. intentions. Taurus (Apr.21-May 20) Leo (July 21-Aug. 21) Scorpio (Oct.23-Nov.22) Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb.18) Taurus You’re willing to go to extremes Leo Reflecting on your life purpose helps Scorpio Someone may be so obstinate today Aquarius You like the idea of escaping if you believe your behavior will lead to you clarify your current path. Although about a trivial matter that you decide to make from the status quo, if only to create a bit of stability in a relationship. The pragmatic you want to share your plans with friends an end run around the issue to move past the excitement in your world. While others balk Taurus Full Moon brightens your 1st so they can support your efforts, you’re not conflict. However, your evasive tactics don’t at the notion of chaos, it actually gives you House of Self, giving you a chance to re- seeking their advice. The fixed Taurus Full resolve the tension that’s created by the single-minded Taurus the freedom to do what you want, unnoticed by everyone flect on your fundamental needs. Although you want Moon shines in your 10th House of Author- Full Moon in your 7th House of Significant Others. An uncon- trying to regain a sense of order. Temporary domestic un- the emotional security that typically comes with a part- ity, encouraging you to take complete responsibility for ventional approach to finding a remedy is required since you certainty doesn’t rock your boat while the steadfast Tau- nership, you might be afraid to reveal your more radical deciding your place in the world. are probably as resolute as your counterpart. rus Full Moon anchors your 4th House of Home.