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| Bandits Threaten Economic Artery Between Faryab-Balkh |
| 2015-11-29 |
| [Tolo News] Faryab residents on Saturday voiced their growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation along the key Faryab-Balkh highway which links Maimana and Mazar-e-Sharif respectively. According to them, traffic along this key economic highway is often brought to a standstill by gunnies who regularly stop motorists and rob them of their belongings. Some residents said these gangs will also not stop at taking the lives of motorists if so deemed. Tolonews journalist, Sayed Arif Musave, reports from the area that such incidents along the highway are also making it difficult for The key highway that connects Faryab to the northern provinces is one of Afghanistan's major routes. Residents and motorists who use this highway are however running out of patience and are putting pressure on government to improve security. "Lootings are done on way toward Maimana and Mazar-e-Sharif, robbers loot and there is no security. Security also does not exist in Andkhoi and Dawlat Abad," a Maimana resident Abdul Qadeer said. This comes despite the deployment of a security force unit to the area. But according to some officials, this has made no difference, especially for government officials. "Checkpoints are far away from each other, we want the highway to be focused on so that we can protect the safety of the civilians and Afghanistan's institutions," MP Bashir Ahmad Tayanj said. Afghan officials have meanwhile also asked government to deploy more troops and establish more check points along the highway so that the security can return to normal. However, man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them... these MPs have paid homage to the efforts of security forces that work around the clock to remove threats. "There must be coordination between national army, national directorate of security and national police, this will help them to maintain security and secure the passengers," MP Hashim said. Meanwhile, ...back at the barn, a little lightbulb figuratively appeared over Bossy's head... newly appointed governor of Faryab province, Sayed Anwar Sadaat, said Saturday that his administration was determined to work on new programs aimed at curbing threats and providing satisfactory security to the residents and motorists and passengers. "I promise to work for implementation of justice, rule of law, justice, reconstruction, renovation and development projects and we will work honestly," Faryab governor Sayed Anwar Sadaat said. |
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