MPs urge deadline for security officials to fulfill commitments

Afghan security officials faced questioning over the recent insecurity in the country by parliament members as they consider the performances of security officials are not acceptable for them.

A number of parliament representatives declared that beside insecurity, the increase of kidnapping, armed robberies are other serious concerns that the Afghan people face; citing a deadline must be set for security officials to fulfill their commitments.

“The commitments that were given earlier by security officials have not been fulfilled, so a deadline should be set for them to fulfill their commitments,” said Saleh Muhammad Saleh, representative of Kunar.

In the meantime, the chairman of parliament emphasizes that the National Assembly can press government for solving the current challenges and the National Unity Government (NUG) is obliged to take practical steps for addressing the demands of the people.

“With the authorities of the National Assembly, we can bring positive changes for our people and the structure of the government. We are witnessing that abductions, hostage taking, corruption and other issues are in rise in the country which are serious concerns for us,” said Abdul Raouf Ibrahimi, chairman of parliament.

When kidnappings are soaring, security apparatus looks engrossed in tackling militancy only. Kidnappings and militancy have much in common yet they are two different security related challenges. It’s probably one of the most irritating law and order problems for the security and intelligence mechanists of the country to tackle with.

Devastated by decades of armed conflict and chaos, Afghanistan is yet to build up its security infrastructure, including a national police force of 80,000.

The climate of insecurity has taken its toll on the economy. The afghani continues to depreciate as supply chains break down and business stagnates. There is widespread unemployment across the country and thousands of young men have left Afghanistan in the last year seeking opportunities elsewhere.