Tolo News: The team tasked to investigate the controversial Smart City housing contract said Tuesday that it sent its report to President Ashraf Ghani one month ago but the Presidential Palace has not made public its details so far. The findings of the team reveal that the president’s former legal adviser Abdul Ali Mohammadi, Kabul Bank’s
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah have been in dispute over the appointment of a mayor for southern Helmand province. Documents leaked to media show that President Ghani and CEO Abdullah have issued different orders for the appointment of the mayor. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama Press: According to sources privy of the development, the resignation of Mr. Uloomi has not been accepted by the President so far. The sources further added that Mr. Uloomi resigned from his position after his assignment of deputy interior minister was rejected by Chief Executive Officer Abdullah Abdullah. Click here to read more (external link). Related
The Independent (UK): The Afghan president’s ill-fated trip to the country’s tribal heartland began with the best of intentions. It ended, however, in a brawl. Ashraf Ghani, whose war on the Taliban is failing on many fronts, flew south this week from Kabul to Kandahar to appease tribal elders. Click here to read more (external link).
1TV: Afghanistan’s First Vice-President Abdul Rashid Dostum dismissed mounting speculation he is seeking to resign. Apparent row between the powerful VP and President Ghani backed by his official absence fueled rumors that the 65-year-old could resign. Click here to read more (external link).
The Diplomat: The top U.S. general in Afghanistan said that the Afghan economy will need financial support “at least” until 2020. Click here to read more (external link).
Foreign Policy: The recent spate of violence tearing across Afghanistan, record civilian casualties, and a fledgling security force struggling to maintain the status quo with the Taliban would seem like an unlikely candidate for comparison with Colombia. Click here to read more (external link).
The Tribune (India): Afghanistan today said it makes no distinction between the Taliban. This was today stated by Abdullah Abdullah, CEO of Afghanistan, at a breakfast interaction with journalists. His statement is significant since it does away with the distinction between ‘good’ Taliban and ‘bad’ Taliban that Pakistan has been trying to make in recent
1TV: As Abdul Rashid Dostum has been out of office and public sight recently, speculation is overwhelming if the vice-president is planning to resign. The VP has not even been seen in government meetings including that of cabinet for several weeks. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, is home to more than five million people yet the city has no mayor. It has been over a year since the National Unity Government (NUG) was established – but until now the leaders have yet to appoint a mayor. Analysts say the lack of a city leader has led to numerous