MPs Stress on New War Strategy as Insecurity Prompts Concerns

A number of Parliament representatives have called the security situation alarming and emphasized on finding a new war strategy.

The Parliament members have declared that one of the main reasons for the recent insecurity is the appointment of unqualified individuals in security institutions.

“Why the enemy moves forward and insecurity is on rise? Those figures that caused weaknesses in security ranks should be identified,” said Shekiba Hashemi, representative of Kunduz.

“The government leaders are irresponsible in providing the security of residents and do not take practical steps on elimination of the armed oppositions,” said Fatima Aziz, representative of Kunduz.

In the meantime, the chairman of parliament’s internal security commission emphasized that the main reason for increase of insecurity and rise of civilian causalities is the negligence in security institutions.

“An extrodinary session must be held with president Ghani to avoid civilian causalities,” said Mirdad Nejrabi, head of parliament’s internal security commission.

The security situation in Afghanistan remains dire, with the Taliban carrying out a spate of attacks in Kabul and other parts of the country in early 2016, causing high levels of casualties to civilians and security forces.

In recent months, the Taliban has engaged in heavy fighting with Afghan security forces in southern Helmand Province, as well as in the northern provinces of Baglan and Kunduz.

On 9 February, the US military announced that it would deploy several hundred troops to Helmand to assist and train Afghan security forces.

Militants affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) remain a security threat in Afghanistan, especially in eastern Nangarhar province.

On 13 January, they attacked an Afghan government facility near Pakistan’s consulate in Jalalabad, resulting in the deaths of seven Afghan security personnel.