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Sapidar submits new proposal of participatory gov’t to Arg
Sapidar has shared its new plan to create a new, inclusive government with Arg.
A source close to Abdullah confirmed that Abdullah had agreed to lead the High Reconciliation Council, some ministries and a number of provinces; however, some of Abdullah’s allies did not agree with the plan.
On the other hand, figures close to Mohammad Ashraf Ghani have announced that the two sides are approaching a political agreement and said that the tensions would end soon.
In the meantime, one of Abdullah’s allies said that many members of Abdullah’s electoral team agree with Abdullah’s new plan to lead the High Reconciliation Council and have a 40 to 50 percent share in power.
Sayed Ishaq Gilani, an ally of Abdullah, said: “They have finally accepted and they have gone through everything. We thank them. They are working on a plan that will be shared with Arg soon.”
But sources say that Salahuddin Rabbani and Ahmad Zia Massoud strongly oppose Abdullah’s plan which is why some of the members of Abdullah’s team have met with Rabbani recently to convince him.
“First of all, they wanted the prime minister’s position and 50 percent of the power, and now they want a reconciliation council and the appointment of some ministers and governors. I think they are in a state of agreement,” said Abbas Ibrahimzada, a member of the parliament.
This comes as in a conversation with former president Hamid Karzai, the US ambassador stressed the need for Afghan political leaders to unite.
“Their emphasis was that the two sides should unite,” said Shahzadah Massoud, a close associate of the former president.
Sapidar and Arg did not comment on the matter, but sources in Sapidar Palace underlined that in the latest case, Hamdullah Moheb and Masoom Stanekzai, on behalf of the Arg, have met Abdullah to find out Abdullah’s will – he has shared his new plan with them.
Abdullah’s 40 – 50 percent share of power, his leadership of the peace process, and General Dostum’s position as deputy chief of staff are said to be included in the new Sapidar plan – looking forward to hearing from Arg.
Two people have been killed amid protests against a poppy eradication campaign in northeastern Badakhshan province, local officials said.
Authorities said counter-narcotics forces were deployed on Friday to Atan Jalo area of Argo district to destroy poppy fields. Clashes erupted after a number of farmers and residents reportedly attempted to block the operation.
Officials said a child was killed during Friday’s unrest, while another person died on Saturday as protests and tensions continued in the area.
According to local authorities, demonstrators also temporarily blocked the Kishm–Faizabad highway, disrupting traffic for several hours before it was reopened following coordinated efforts by security officials, religious scholars, and community elders.
Officials blamed “drug traffickers and criminal groups” for inciting the unrest and said security forces have since regained control of the area.
A high-ranking Uzbek delegation comprising government officials and private sector representatives from the Republic of Karakalpakstan arrived in Kabul on Saturday to discuss the expansion of trade and economic cooperation with Afghanistan.
The delegation is headed by Amanbay Orinbayev, Chairman of the Supreme Council of Karakalpakstan.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the delegation is expected to hold talks with Nooruddin Azizi, the Minister of Industry and Commerce, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations.
The ministry said the visiting delegation will also participate in trade connectivity meetings and business-to-business sessions aimed at enhancing commercial cooperation between the two sides.
As part of the visit, the Uzbek delegation is also scheduled to travel to Balkh province, where members will attend additional trade meetings and inaugurate an exhibition showcasing Uzbekistan’s domestic products.
Hamid Karzai, former president of Afghanistan, has expressed concern over recent developments along the Durand Line, saying Pakistan has increased military and economic pressure on villages and residents living near the line.
In a statement, Karzai said the apparent purpose of these pressures is to push residents of Durand Line areas to seek help from Pakistani institutions for resolving security and other local issues.
He added that, amid this situation, some tribal elders from both sides of the Durand Line recently signed documents described as “peace agreements,” which were later officially welcomed by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to Karzai, these developments amount to an effort by Pakistan to legitimize the Durand Line and represent an action against Afghanistan’s national sovereignty.
The former Afghan president also urged the relevant Afghan authorities to provide the public with a clear explanation regarding the recent agreements and developments along the Durand Line.
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