Tolo News: A day after twin inauguration ceremonies were held in Kabul by President Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah, former president Hamid Karzai in a statement called the current situation “concerning” and said it is a consequence of US policies and the US’s “insulting” and “divisive” treatment towards the people of Afghanistan. Karzai says
Ayaz Gul VOA News March 9, 2020 Afghanistan’s president-elect Ashraf Ghani and his election rival, runner-up Abdullah Abdullah, took part in parallel swearing-in ceremonies Monday, fueling political tensions and posing a fresh challenge to U.S.-led peace efforts. Both ceremonies were initially delayed, apparently to allow for hectic U.S. diplomacy to resolve the crisis. However, after
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 9, 2020 Confusion reigned early on March 9 over the parallel inaugurations planned by Afghanistan’s rival claimants to the presidency after challenger Abdullah Abdullah’s spokesman said he was postponing his ceremony. However, spokesman Omid Maisam said Abdullah’s decision was contingent upon incumbent President Ashraf Ghani also delaying his inauguration —
Tolo News: Officials from President Ashraf Ghani’s office and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s offices – which are separated by a wall and connected by a narrow road – are preparing for separate swearing-in ceremonies on Monday despite efforts by politicians to find a solution for the problem. Abdullah’s office confirmed that US special envoy Zalmay
Ayesha Tanzeem VOA News March 1, 2020 Less than 24 hours after the United States signed a landmark agreement with the Afghan Taliban in Doha, its implementation has already hit its first speedbump. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani announced in Kabul Sunday that his government has made no commitment to release thousands of Taliban prisoners, a
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty February 26, 2020 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has postponed his inauguration for his second term until March 9, amid a bitter dispute with his main election rival. The delay was due to “rumors” about the spread of the new coronavirus and the short notice for world leaders to attend the ceremony,
Tolo News: Former President Hamid Karzai and former mujahideen leader Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf met with National Unity Government leaders on Monday as tensions continue to rise between electoral campaign teams. President Ghani has created a special commission for the ceremony of his swearing in, and Chief Executive Abdullah has also set up a separate
Tolo News: President Ghani to plans to take the oath of office for the presidency on Thursday. Ariana: Abdullah has formed a commission to administrate the ceremony where he would take the oath of the office as the president of the inclusive government. Related Abdullah’s Team Appoints ‘Acting Governor’ to Jawzjan Abdullah’s Campaign Head: ‘I
Tolo News: The Stability and Convergence team led by Abdullah Abdullah introduced Mohammad Noor Rahmani as the governor of Sar-e-Pul at a gathering in the province on Saturday. They also took down President Ghani’s portrait from the provincial governor’s office. Meanwhile, Kamaluddin Nizami, governor of the central province of Panjshir, appeared at a press conference
Tolo News: Abdullah Abdullah’s Stability and Convergence campaign team on Friday reported that Abdullah has held meetings with some of the country’s prominent political figures and they discussed issues related to the election results and the prospects for the establishment of a “reconciliation government” in the country. According to the CE’s office, Abdullah met former