Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for an explosion outside the presidential palace, residence of Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Rabbu Hadi on Thursday in the southern city of Aden. The blast killed at least 11 people with 13 seriously injured. Hadi took control after Former President Ali Abdullah Saleh resigned in 2012 following mass protests against his rule. Hadi was later forced to relocate to Aden from the capital Saana after Shiite Houthis took control of the city. Reuters reported,
“Officials said Hadi was inside his residence at the time of the attack and was unharmed.
‘A suicide car bomb targeted a security checkpoint about 500 meters (yards) from the Maashiq palace. The majority of the casualties are civilians,’ an official told Reuters by telephone.”
IS released photographs claiming to be Dutch suicide bomber, Abu Hunaifa al-Hollandi and also images of the explosion.
IS claim of responsibility
Nasser Arrabyee, Yemeni Journalist and Film-maker stated,
The first European suicide bomber in Yemen. From the Netherlands. He wanted to kill Saudi-backed resigned Pres Hadi.
Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
Mujahidin have widely accommodated their volunteers in the so called national army, police force as well as the notorious Arbaki militia of the stooge admin of Kabul. This tactic has been largely expedient for the courageous Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate to bring the strongly fortified bases, offices and gatherings of brutal foreign occupiers under their fatal attacks in which several high ranking officials, generals and soldiers of the foreign invaders were injured and killed.
These kinds of infiltrated attacks were mainly articulated and launched for killing, injuring and eventually dismantling the foreign invading forces but subsequently, by judging their efficacy, their scope was extended to the mercenary forces of Kabul regime too. Here, they proved even more successful as numerous stooge commanders and armed forces were killed in these attacks.
Here, two of such incidents are alluded to which can suffice as a handful out of a heap:
An infiltrated Mujahid killed the commander of his military post and four other stooge soldiers in ‘Abpashak’ area of ‘Babajee’ district in ‘Helmand’ province. Then he successfully managed to escape and take the weapons of the killed ones as well as other required ammunitions to the nearby positions of Mujahidin. This incident was confirmed by the provincial officials of ‘Helmand’ province, while expressing their utter ineptitude.
In the second incident, three infiltrated Mujahidin were managed to kill nine soldiers of their military post and then took all weapons and ammunitions to those Mujahidin who were in contact with them. This incident was admitted and confirmed by the stooge Kabul admin too.
These kinds of successful attacks are highly effective in dispiriting the enemy forces. At the time being, the armed battalions of the stooge enemy have no more pluck to confront the bold Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate. A substantial number of their troops are absconding from the battle fields and the people who were formerly deceived by the malicious propaganda of both foreign invaders and their internal stooges are now discerning the prevailing realities and amalgamating with Mujahidin, where not only their lives and assets are preserved, by they are highly praised and prized.
The military and civil officials of Kabul admin should realise that this regime is the foe of their creed and country. Despite all their pledges and assurances to the oppressed people of our country, neither peace nor stability is restored nor any economic development and prosperity has been achieved by them. Rather the historical enslaving and humiliating ‘bilateral security agreement’ was signed by them with brutal foreign invaders.
On one sid, the armed forces of stooge Kabul regime is suffering from confrontational and infiltrated assaults of Mujahidin and on the other side their internal anarchy is growing day by day. Unfailing reports say that thousands soldiers, policemen and Arbaki militiamen of Kabul regime are absconding their ranks annually. Instead of working with the mercenary admin, where their lives are always at risk, they prefer to set and run their private business in which at the least, their lives and dignity are preserved.
These infiltrated attacks have discomfited both the arrogant foreign invaders as well their stooge regime. Since these attacks are unpredictable therefore their consequent casualties and losses are higher compared to conventional fighting.
Infiltrated assaults are highly valued by Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate in their Jihadi operations and tactics as the enemy can simply be targeted inside their fortified bases and sanctuaries. They become confused and demoralised. And eventually, either they abscond from the battle-field or surrender to Mujahidin of the Islamic Emirate.
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
Three former detainees were among activists that joined a protest on Saturday 3rd January 2016 to call for President Barack Obama to keep the promise he made shortly after he came to power to close the now notorious Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba. Omar Khan (60) was also present, a father who spoke to New Afghan Press longing for the release of his son imprisoned in a place of “dark rooms” filled with “innocent people”. Khaama media reported,
“The protesters, some dressed in orange uniforms like the captives wear at Guantanamo prison, were holding banners carrying the slogans of ‘Close Guantanamo! Guantanamo a shame on Human Rights! Guantanamo and Bagram a mole on the forehead of democracy! You can kill us but not our thoughts! I was a detainee ask me!”
Activists gathered outside the US Embassy in Kabul as military convoys rolled past the posters detailing human rights abuses. Following 9/11 men were rounded up in Afghanistan and Pakistan as part of the “War on Terror” and sold for a bounty to the Americans. Detainees were held without charge or trial for years and even after being cleared for release experienced long delays before they saw freedom.
In the following article journalist Ali M Latifi who was born in Kabul and works for LA Times highlights the case of Obaidullah whose daughter now 12 has only seen her father through a computer screen. See article as follows,
“Family fears that Afghan prisoner at Guantanamo will be forgotten”
Activists from around the world joined in tweeting the photos of the demonstration and highlighted a video showing force-feeding inflicted on hunger striking prisoners made by Yassin Bey (aka Mos Def) hip hop recording artist, actor, comedian, and activist from Brooklyn, New York City, see following link,
Men who were formerly incarcerated in Bagram prison another well know centre of abuse added their voices to the demonstration. The Frontier Post stated,
“Abdul Rahman Hottak, head of Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), told journalists after the demonstration that eight former Afghan detainees of Gitmo jail the detainees claimed that prisoners were tortured there. ‘The AIHRC is very concerned over the inhumane treatment there. President Obama had promised to close the jail but has not yet fulfilled his pledge. We all reiterate the demand that the US should shut the jail and bring an end to human rights violations,’ he said. Besides others, at least two Afghan detainees also died at the Gitmo jail.”
Images from the protest (supplied by Mutmaeen, Investigative Journalist and writer, Kabul, Afghanistan )
“Close Guantanamo & Bagram prisons: Protest in front of US embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan”
“Guantanamo detainee with me. Close Guantanamo. Protest in front of US embassy. Kabul. Starting.”
“3 Guantanamo released prisoners. Protest in front of America Embassy. Kabul, Afghanistan”
“Close Guantanamo & Bagram prisons: Protest in front of US embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan”
“Close Guantanamo & Bagram prisons: Protest in front of US embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan”
“Close Guantanamo & Bagram prisons: Protest in front of US embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan”
“US convoy passes Close Guantanamo campaign in Kabul”
“Close Guantanamo: Protest. In front of US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan”
Links
For an extensive source of articles detailing prisoners at Guantanamo and Bagram see Andy Worthington’s website. Andy describes himself as “writer, campaigner, investigative journalist and commentator. Recognized as an authority on Guantánamo and the “war on terror.” Co-founder, Close Guantánamo, co-director, We Stand With Shaker. Also, singer and songwriter (The Four Fathers) and photographer.”
Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
KANDAHAR, Jan. 25 – Amid the ongoing annual ‘Azm’ operations, a 4-man unit (Dharar and Hudhaifa from Kandahar, Mubariz from Paktia and Saad from Helmand) from the martyrdom battalion of the Islamic Emirate armed with grenades, heavy and light weapons launched a complex attack on Sardari base located in Boldak district center at around 12:45 pm local time today.
The attack began when the unit killed 2 guards using silenced pistols before rushing towards the rooms where the hirelings had gathered for lunch, hurling grenades inside and opening automatic fire on the gunmen.
About 15 minutes later Mujahideen set off the explosive rigged car parked outside – after they used to get to the base – and similarly another martyrdom seeker (Safwan from Kandahar) began targeting the hirelings and their commanders from behind as they were busy engaging the unit inside.
The operation lasted for a protracted period of time in which over 30 gunmen were killed and dozens of others wounded along with the base damaged to a great extent, according to initial reports.
All the participants of the operation also attained martyrdom (may Allah accept them).
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
KANDAHAR, Jan. 25 – Reports arriving from Kandahar’s border town of Boldak say that at around 12:45 pm local time today, multiple martyrdom seekers of Islamic Emirate entered a key enemy battalion base named Sardari.
The operation began as the martyr unit entered the base by killing the guards at the gate with silenced pistols, followed by opening fire on the other hirelings inside.
The Mujahideen in contact via telephones said that they have so far killed 7 gunmen inside one room and 14 others in a second room using grenades and automatic fire.
The enemy has sustained other casualties in the ongoing fighting as well however their numbers are not yet verified.
More details will be provided as information arrives.
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
A worker in Tolo office and a close associate of MOBY Group director Saad Mohseni took to Facebook to declare that once a number of workers of the network asked Saad Mohseni: our TV airs music, comedy, obscenity and all kinds of vulgarity every minute of the day, if it is not much trouble how about we also air the Azan (call of prayer) every now and then so the people might at least recognize that the workers of Tolo are Muslims and testify to their faith.
Saad Mohseni replied: I make a profit and receive cash from various embassies, intelligence networks and organization for every second I give air-time to obscenity and advertisements; Azan is also an ad, unless the Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs coughs up money for it, it shall never be aired on my channels.
However since the attack by Taliban on Wednesday, this network has not only been reminded of death but has begun broadcasting prayers, Quran recitals and religious lectures along with the Azan, all of it free of charge!!!
Many believe that if nothing substantial was achieved through the Taliban attack, it is enough reward that they compelled a network of immorality to air the Quran and Azan for several days and prevented the broadcasting of obscene shows such as the ‘Afghan Idol’ and other drama serials, saving millions of youth from drowning in sins and wasting their time on useless activities.
It is said where there is no Dub (beating) there is no Adab (manners). Tolo had also become a radical unpunished child over the past 14 years and feared no one. A couple of months ago when the Taliban asked Tolo for respect, the director of this channel Saad Mohseni – who is living luxuriously in Dubai and oblivious of the harsh atmosphere of this country – tweeted away that he is proud to earn the enmity of Taliban and shall never bow to their demands.
But since the spanking on Wednesday the twitter account of Saad Mohseni has donned on the black suite of mourning along with Tolo, Afghan Idol, Arman FM, Arakozya and Lmar.
On top of tweets about mourning, crying and pleas, Saad Mohseni has also commanded the free airing of the Azan and Quran recitals.
It is a positive development that Tolo has begun airing the Azan, may Allah grant it perseverance in upholding its Islamic faith and grant it strength to bid farewell to immorality. On the side note, it is a good practice to knock some sense into corrupt individuals every now and then, not only for the benefit society but to rectify these individuals as well.
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
Protest at Islamabad Press Club for the youth of GB to be heard
The youth of Gilgit- Baltistan are determined to have their voices heard when it comes to the development of the China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) which will have a massive impact of the region. GB (formerly known as the Northern Areas of Pakistan) borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north, Xinjiang, China to the east and northeast and Jammu and Kashmir to the south-east.
Historically the economy of the region thrived from trade along the ancient Silk Route. GB was largely cut off from the rest of Pakistan through lack of roads until the construction of the Karakoram Highway (KKH), which was completed in 1978.
GB lies in a politically sensitive area and is an autonomous self-governing region that was established as a single administrative unit in 1970. The mountainous terrain is also in an area disputed between India, China and Pakistan.
Pakistan Times describes the CPEC project as follows,
“China-Pakistan economic corridor (CPEC) is a mega project of USD 45+ billion taking the bilateral relationship between Pakistan and China to new heights. The project is the beginning of a journey of prosperity of Pakistan and China’s Xinjiang. The economic corridor is about 3000 Kilometres long consisting of highways, railways and pipelines that will connect China’s Xinjiang province to rest of the world through Pakistan’s Gwadar port.”
See following link for more information and updates on GB economic corridor,
Young people are not prepared to sit back and watch outsiders develop their homeland without consultation. They want part ownership of the project in terms of contributing their thoughts, ideas and demands for how it should be developed and ensure local people share the benefits and financial rewards as opposed to being exploited while others take all the profits.
To that end, Babu Astori who originates from GB, works in Business Management at Etisalat, Chairman at PSF Industries and Chairman of the Peoples Student Federation (PSF) sent media the following statement,
Press Release
GB youth seek a fair share of ownership of the economic corridor project not exploitation
A protest rally was organised by Gilgit- Baltistan youth against the tax imposition, discrimination in the shares of economic corridor and constitutional issues of GB. Rallies were held throughout in different cities of Pakistan, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Skardu, there a joint resolution was handed over to the president of the Press Club which reads as follows.
1. Acting upon the desires of people and resolution passed by the assembly of GB, GB shall be declared as 5th province of Pakistan.
2. Shares and benefits of economic corridor shall be distributed equally among the stakeholders.
3, Any attempt regarding the division of GB will be vehemently opposed.
4. Government must withdraw all kinds of direct and indirect taxes until the declaration of constitutional rights of GB.
5. Issues of decrease of wheat quota and improper supply of wheat to region shall be addressed.
Links
“Gilgit Baltistan: Nexus of a New Asian Economic Corridor”
Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
Video still, 9 men alleged to have participated in Paris attack
Islamic State (IS) has released a new 17 minute video allegedly featuring nine Paris attackers who launched a series of coordinated attacks on at least 6 locations across the French capital in November 2015. Sites of the attacks including the Bataclan theater are featured in the film which could not be independently confirmed. In a statement claiming responsibility following shortly after the assault, IS said,
“a wake up call indeed. 9/11 was planned by few fellas and IS is an entire army fully funded and present almost everywhere.”
Details of the Paris attacks can be read on the following link,
“Attacks on France an act of war says Hollande as Islamic State claims responsibility for “‘Paris on Fire'”
An audio recording claiming to be of Abdelhamid Abaaoud a Belgian national and alleged mastermind of the Paris attacks is played over footage of Parisians trying to escape the horror. There are also recordings of French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and President François Hollande. Abaaoud states, “we will not stop fighting you in every part of the world regardless of whether you are on a tourism trip or a work trip, So expect more. Expect a mujahid to show up to kill you.” Clips also show the police raid on a flat in Saint-Denis not far from Paris where Abaaoud was killed on 18 November 2015.
Identities of Paris attackers (Image, BBC)
The video features the nine men including Bilal Hadfi (one of the attackers who died at Stade de France) and Samy Amimour (who blew himself up at the Bataclan) wearing camouflage outfits, the locations appears to be Iraq or Syria. They are identified by their nom de guerre (names used in war). Their nationalities are shown as 3 French, 4 Belgian and 2 Iraqis, known as Ali al Iraqi and Ukashah al Iraqi. The film conveys, “these are the last messages of the nine lions of the caliphate who were mobilised from their lairs to make a whole country, France, get down on its knees” The following link from the BBC gives further details of the Paris attackers,
The men are shown beheading and shooting captives described as “apostates”. Samy Amimour is seen holding a captive’s head stating, “soon on the Champs-Elysees.” They also conduct military training. Abaaoud in contrast is not shown participating in executions but appears in a room where an IS flag can be seen in the background.
Video stills of Paris attackers
As Rukmini Callimachi Foreign correspondent for The New York Times, focusing on al-Qaeda and ISIS, observes, “they (attackers) are wearing microphones, their movements look rehearsed and quality of footage is high-end”. Callimachi also points out, “the difference between how Abaaoud appears vs others suggests Abaaoud is not in Syria. He’s not in a place where he can be filmed freely.”
Video still, David Cameron under threat?
Now IS appear to be preparing to hit the UK with Prime Minister David Cameron and John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons appearing in the crosshairs on the latest video. Against a picture of Cameron and threatening the “coalition” are the words, “whoever stands in the ranks of kufr (unbelievers) will be a target for our swords.” Footage used depicts MPs backing air strikes against IS in Syria. There are also images of major London sites.
The BBC reported the words of President Francois Hollande who said the video would not stop France from resisting terrorism, “nothing will deter us, no threat will make France waver in the fight.”
Links
“Islamic Emirate: Fear of France’s Muslims following the Paris attacks”
Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
The fundamental factor behind nearly four decades tragedies of the country is the foreign interferences, invasions, selfishness and incompetence of internal (Afghan) rulers. The invasion of 2001 ushered in many tragedies and issues for the Afghan people which are well-known and still continue. These issues could not be resolved by the use of force.
The Islamic Emirate has started Jihad for obtainment of righteous and lofty goals rather than for any material gains. War is its necessity not a choice. The Islamic Emirate is committed to peace when its goals for which it has started Jihad, are met, i.e. the end of occupation and establishment of independent Islamic system.
Peace should not be used as an instrument for achievement of one’s political, personal and party objectives. Unfortunately, foreigners and the Kabul Administration are (now) engaged in these activities and do not have a real intention for peace.
Some preliminary steps should be taken prior to starting peace because without them, progress towards peace is not feasible. Establishment of official venue for the Islamic Emirate; removal of blacklist and prize list; release of prisoners and ending poisonous propaganda are among the preliminary steps needed for peace. Peace is viable only when practical ways of peace are identified and assessed.
The Political Office of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is the only authorized and responsible entity assigned by the Islamic Emirate to carry out talks. Issues pertaining foreigners, particularly USA, should be directly discussed between the Islamic Emirate and USA but as to issues pertaining the Afghans, the Islamic Emirate believes, the Afghans have preparedness and capability to resolve these issues themselves.
Islamic Emirate considers it its obligation– as required by its faith and conscious–to serve the Afghan people. The Islamic Emirate is committed to civil activities; to the freedom of speech and to the women’s rights in the light of Islamic rules, national interests and values. It considers it its responsibility to provide to the sons of the nation access to education and protect and construct national installations and assets of public benefits. The Islamic Emirate supports all projects of public benefit including the TAPI project which is aimed at achieving advancement of the country, well-being and prosperity of the people.
Our Jihad is focused on ending the occupation and bringing about Islamic system. We do not want to interfere in others affairs, nor do we use our soil to harm others, nor allow others to interfere in our affairs. We want good relations with the world on the basis of mutual respect. The Islamic Emirate is not against international laws which are not contrary to Islamic rules and our national interests and values.
To end, we urge the public of the world to stand by the Afghan people and the Islamic Emirate in their cause for restoration of independence of the country. The invaders should leave the country and give the Afghan people opportunity to determine their fate themselves; avoid futile propaganda; give the Islamic Emirate right to have its voice and last but not least, to talk directly with the Islamic Emirate for resolution of issues and alleviation of concerns.
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
Kabul’s unity regime consistently calls meetings purportedly to ensure the security of the Afghan people; or on economic progress; or to ensure social justice; or they disseminate reports on national development. Similarly they consider the economic and social wellbeing of Afghans as their top priority. While on the ground everything seems to be going in the opposite direction to such rhetoric.
In the security sector, Ashraf Ghani’s regime lifted the moratorium on night raids, he also removed the restrictions placed on his forces to use heavy weaponry around civilian areas which has caused a significant increase in civilian casualties.
The civilian population is regularly harassed by the regime’s security forces including the armed forces, police and local militias. The civilian is always confronted with the possibility of indiscriminate firing by the security forces, or the confiscation of his private property at the whim of local commanders. Daily their private belongings are plundered by the security forces, their homes are raided, their belongings confiscated under the pretext of Zakat, Ushr and other excuses. The security forces physically and sexually harass the locals, and openly use drugs and other prohibited items.
Despite the regime’s many promises, the country is in a state of economic depression. Transit and transport are becoming difficult by the day. The export of goods has halted to a standstill. Imports are subjected to arbitrary restrictions and multiple tariffs. And if they get past the bureaucratic impediments they are often looted on the main transit routes by gunmen in security uniforms.
It is surprising that some individuals eagerly supported this regime arguing that they will cleanse the country of corruption and promote progress. The current regime is staffed with some of the most notorious criminals and drug lords of the country. Can one really expect social justice from such a lot?
Their hands are stained with the nation’s blood yet they say they will bring justice to its people. They build sky scrapers and personal palaces around the world and yet they dare to say that they will develop this country. How can these criminal mafias have the impudence to say that they will protect the lives, dignities and property of our children?
A regime that is regularly listed in the top-five most corrupt governments – how can it be expected that this regime brings peace and prosperity to its people. According to the very officials of this regime, the majority of Afghans shun their justice system and instead forward their civil and criminal suits to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. And their cases are swiftly and smoothly resolved by the officials of the Emirate.
The previous regime of Hamid Karzai and the current one of Ashraf Ghani – despite the billions of dollars in foreign aid – have been unable to even properly tar the roads of Kabul city let alone bring development outside of the capital. After fourteen years they have failed to rebuild the sewage and transport system of the capital city.
How can anyone believe the claims of these corrupt officials that they will bring progress and development to the entire country? The best course of action for them now would be to leave the poor people be. As long as they leave our private property and lives be, we want no part in their grandiose schemes to modernize our beloved nation.
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Carol Anne Grayson is an independent writer/researcher on global health/human rights/WOT and is Executive Producer of the Oscar nominated, Incident in New Baghdad. She is a Registered Mental Nurse with a Masters in Gender Culture and Development. Carol was awarded the ESRC, Michael Young Prize for Research 2009, and the COTT ‘Action = Life’ Human Rights Award’ for “upholding truth and justice”. She is also a survivor of US “collateral damage”.
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