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Former president Karzai again calls for girls to be educated
At the same time, Abdullah Abdullah, the former head of the high peace council, also posted a message on X to mark independence day.
On the 105th anniversary of independence in Afghanistan, former president Hamid Karzai urged the Islamic Emirate government to allow women and girls to return to high school and university.
In a post on X on Sunday, Karzai said it was a great honor to have independence and that independence must be protected.
He said the future of the country undoubtedly depends on the education of the young generation.
“On this proud occasion and for a truly independent and self-sufficient Afghanistan, I once again ask the caretaker government to open the doors of schools as soon as possible.” Karzai has repeatedly called for girls to get an education above grade 6 and to be able to attend university.
He has also emphasized that education, unity and national harmony are the strengths that keep Afghanistan strong.
Girls have been prevented from attending school above grade 6 for almost three years. They have also been barred from attending university for about a year and a half.
The Islamic Emirate has said the ban is not permanent but that the issue is an internal matter and no interference by other countries will be tolerated.
At the same time, Abdullah Abdullah, the former head of the high peace council, also posted a message on X to mark independence day.
He expressed hope that Afghanistan’s independence will lead to unity, solidarity and social justice among the people of Afghanistan.
During Shah Amanullah Khan’s reign, on August 19, 1919, Afghanistan gained independence from Great Britain.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will continue providing its essential health services to the people of Afghanistan.
In a post on X, the organization, referring to Afghanistan’s health needs, said that over the past year it has been active in various health sectors across the country, ranging from maternal and child care to emergency response, as well as the treatment of patients suffering from tuberculosis and severe injuries.
According to MSF, its teams over the past year have been present at a range of health facilities, including neonatal intensive care units, operating theatres, surgical centers, and specialized tuberculosis treatment wards, where they have delivered life-saving services to patients.
The organization stressed that it will continue ensuring the provision of health services, particularly for needy families and vulnerable communities in remote areas of Afghanistan.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Japan, currently run by diplomats of the previous government, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Tokyo after the end of January 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with Japanese authorities, and in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The embassy added that after January 31, all of its political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Currently, Shaida Abdali is serving as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Sadin Ayyıldız, Chargé d’Affaires of the Turkish Embassy in Kabul, held a courtesy meeting with Zakir Jalali, the Second Political Deputy of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the occasion of the start of his mission.
The Turkish Embassy in Kabul said in a post that the meeting included mutual exchanges of views on bilateral relations.
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