MPs concern over security situation of Shindand district

A number of representatives in Parliament say that if the government does not pay serious attention to the situation of Shindand district of Herat province, the district would be occupied by Taliban.

Afghan senators expressed concern over the security situation of the country, saying the security situation is deteriorating day by day but the Government does not take any measures regarding the issue.

Herat representatives in parliament warned that if the government does not address the problems of Shindand district, there is the possibility the district captured by Taliban.

They are said to consider increasing the insecurity in the country the neglect of national unity government leaders and called on them to introduce the defense minister nominee as soon as it’s possible.

“We do not have enough security forces to provide the security of Shindand district,” Monawar Shah Bahadori, member of parliament said.

Naiem Lalay Hamid Zai, Member of Parliament said, “It is not clear what countries involve in insecurities but Pakistan is among those countries involve in increasing of insecurity in the country.”

Meanwhile, Rayhana Azad, another parliament member stressed that the leaders of national unity government are just thinking about their power and roles, war is ongoing in 21 provinces of the country. If they cannot address the current situation they should resign.

This comes as the internal security commission of Parliament summoned security officials but their responds did not satisfy parliament members.
Reported by Abdul Aziz Karimi