Eye on the News [email protected] Truthful, Factual and Unbiased Vol:XI Issue No:135 Price: Afs.15 www.afghanistantimes.af www.facebook.com/ afghanistantimeswww.twitter.com/ afghanistantimes THURSDAY . DECEMBER 15. 2016 -Qaws 25, 1395 HS Ishchi’s allegation to be assessed AT Monitoring Desk KABUL: The government on custody for five days before being Wednesday assigned a team to handed over to the National Di- Reports have emerged regarding the The party had earlier request- moval of sanctions imposed peace agreement between Hezb-e- signed after almost six months of thoroughly investigate Mr. Ahmad rectorate of Security (NDS).He return of a notorious commander ed the government to assist in re- against the party leaders. The Islami and Afghan government was continuous negotiations. KP Khan Ishchi’s allegations regard- was released last Saturday. of Hezb-e-Islami, Zardad to Kab- ing his detention and being sexual- However, Dostum’s office re- ul yesterday. ly abused by first vice president jected the reports,saying he was The issue became viral in so- Gen. Abdul Rashid Dustom in the arrested by the NDS in Jawzjan. cial media shortly after scores of Sheberghan city, provincial capi- “He was detained by the NDS people gathered in the airport to tal of Jawzjan. for his involvement in insecurities welcome the notorious command- “The government obligates it- and funding the anti-government er who is believed to be returning self to protect and ensure every elements,” first vice president’s from London. Dozens of photo- citizen in accordance with the Is- office said in a statement. graphs purportedly showing the lamic values, constitutional provi- It added after Ishchi was re- supporters of the notorious com- sions and other laws as well as leased by intelligence agency, he mander have been shared in the Afghanistan’s commitment to all appeared in a TV interview de- social media. There are mixed re- international treaties and human scribing his detention under Gen. actions regarding his return to Kab- rights conventions,” the presiden- Dostum’s men and said: “Dostum ul with majority recalling the grave tial palace said in a statement. pushed me on the ground pressed human rights violations Zardad “The government reiterates on his leg on my throat and abused committed while he was fighting due process to ensure justice by me. Then he took me to his during the devastating Kabul war. the law enforcement and other au- house.When I arrived at his house, Reports regarding the return of thorities in an independent and he shouted at his guards to bring Zardad come as the Afghan gov- impartial manner based on findings me out of the car and ordered to ernment is busy requesting the UN of the investigation.” undress me they even pulled off Security Council to lift sanctions The former Jawzjan governor my trousers.” Following the accu- against the leaders of Hezb-e-Isla- and ex-member of National Islam- sations, the United States and mi. NSC spokesman Tawab Ghor- ic Movement of Afghanistan, Ish- United Kingdom embassies as well zang said the formal letter by the chi has alleged that has been as- asthe United Nations office in Af- Afghan government was sent by saulted by Dostum and then taken ghanistan and the European Union the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. into custody. He was released called for an investigation into the Ghorzang further added that about 16 days later. reported mistreatment of Ahmad the letter was sent to the sanctions According to reports, Ishchi Ishchi, who only re-emerged on committee of the Security Coun- was assaulted by Dostum’s guards Saturday after disappearing for cil. The Afghan government and at a Buzkashi game last month. He two weeks. Gen. Dostum denied Hezb-e-Islami led by Gulbuddin was then taken into custody by Ishchi’s accusation, describing it as Hekmatyar signed a peace agree- Dostum’s men. According to Ish- an attempt by especial circles to ment around two months ago. chi’s family he was in Dostum’s defame him. Conference held on Irish experts share experience Public-police liaison urging media to behind Bamyan security with HPC officials BAMYAN CITY: Local officials stability in Bamyan to coopera- KABUL: Irish experts in peace would share their experience with would continue efforts at imple- cite people’s support with securi- tion of civilians with military forc- generate peace culture have shared their experiences with Afghans in order the government menting it. He said no one would ty forces as the reason behind good es. He said if people didn’t sup- Afghan peace negotiators and of- and the HIA were able to benefit be allowed to create hurdles to the security in central Bamyan prov- port security forces, they solely AT News Report ficials, the High Peace Council from that in enforcing the agree- agreement’s enforcement. ince. couldn’t ensure security. (HPC) said on Wednesday. ment. The Irish experts also shared Lt. Col. Mohammad Ali The event was held to support In a statement, the HPC said a The joint commission head, their experience with the meeting Lakzai, deputy provincial police security forces. Dozens of influ- delegation of peace experts from Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, participants about how to deal chief, on Wednesday told Pajhwok ential figures, clerics and civil so- Ireland has been visiting Kabul. vowed to effectively implement all with those creating hurdles to agree- Afghan News the Afghan Local ciety activists participated in the A meeting with the experts points of the HIA-government ment resulted from peace talks. Police (ALP) personnel had al- reception, lauding performance of was attended by HPC deputy head agreement. They also talked about how ways been in contact with people. security officials. (Pajhwok) Habiba Sorabi and a delegation she He said the commission had to achieve public support for peace He said the ALP forces had led besides the Hizb-i-Islami ne- so far held many working sessions agreements and promote kindness neutralized all subversive plans of gotiation delegation and members and had devised a comprehensive towards families affected by the the enemy. “We work different 45Taliban of the joint commission on imple- plan to pave the ground for the conflict. from other police headquarters and mentation of the government-HIA accord’s implementation. They said direct talks should our relations and connections with fighters killed in peace agreement. HIA negotiation team head be initiated with those affected by people are very cordial and clos- KABUL: The Mediothek, a non- of peace and make balance during European Union ambassador Mohammad Amin Karim said he the conflict in order to assure them government organization on broadcasting of negative reports est. And it is the reason Bamyan is to Afghanistan Franz-Michael said the way his team worked for that their rights were not being vi- fully stable and in peace.” raids Wednesday launched a two-day particularly war reports,” Mus- Mellbin also attended the meeting, achieving the peace agreement, it olated. (Pajhwok) AT News Report conference titled ‘media role in tafawi said. However, Lakzai said though the HPC statement said. the number of police in Bamyan peace process’ for motivating me- The deputy head of the High Sorabi briefed the meeting and KABUL: At least 45 Taliban in- dia to generate peace process cul- Peace Council, Mawlawi Khabir, Helmand police reform to help and ammunition with them was surgents were killed in different Irish experts on the peace agree- small, yet the police headquarters ture across the country. said media outlets and Ulema are ment between the Afghanistan clearance operations launched by Different government officials, responsible to quite flame of war restore public trust: Kintoz made extraordinary efforts to en- the security forces within the past government and the Gulbadin Hek- sure security in the province. parliamentarians and media repre- in the country. matyar-led HIA group. LASHKARGAH: The police chief for southern Helmand province 24 hours across the county, secu- sentatives discussed how the me- He said that media outlets Wednesday said the force was being ‘deeply’ reformed to revive peo- He hoped the security in Bam- rity officials said on Wednesday. She said a joint commission led yan would be a role model for oth- dia can support peace process. must aware people of war nega- by presidential special represen- ple’s confidence in it. Aqa Noor Kintoz told this a ceremony marking The operations were conduct- “Media can play a crucial role tive consequences and encourage the launch the winter offensive here. He said some people being per- er provinces and people should ed by the national army with the tatives for political affairs Dr. suaded by militants had been trying earn a bad name to the police and help and support security forces. in generating of peace culture than people to keep unity in the coun- Mohammad Akram Khpalwak had break masses’ trust in local forces. He said implementation of the ‘deep cooperation of the national police violence, thus it is required of me- try. Bamyan governor Mohammad and the national directorate of se- been created to effectively imple- reforms’ in police ranks was underway and officials would be appoint- Tahir Zahir told the reception held dia outlets to operate maturely in Senior presidential adviser ment all articles of the peace agree- ed to key posts in accordance with talent and professionalism. Kintoz curity operatives in different ar- the aspect,” said Sayeda Muzh- Nader Naderi said that beside neg- in honour of security forces that eas of Helmand, Badakhshan, ment. said action had been taken against corrupt police personnel and many every unstable province had im- gan Mustafawi, deputy culture ative news media must focus over Ambassador Mellbin highlight had been arrested and introduced to the attorney’s office over taking Kabul, Nangarhar and Balkh prov- minister.