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| Afghanistan |
| Rabbani Urges Public Mobilization to Combat Insurgency |
| 2015-10-11 |
| [Tolo News] Minister of Foreign Affairs Salahuddin Rabbani has called for extended public mobilization in a bid to counter terrorism and foil growing insurgency -- which he believes is being fueled by foreign intelligence services. Speaking at a meeting with tribal elders from Takhar, Baghlan, Badakhshan and Parwan provinces, he said Lions of Islam have no mercy on any ethnic group or party and called on people to mobilize against atrocities inflicted by holy warriors. Rabbani is currently visiting the northern regions in an effort to seek support from the public to help curb activities by holy warriors. However many people blame government for failing to take strategic measures to improve security as it deteriorates across the country. While visiting the north, Rabbani also met with former Mujahideen commanders. The majority of whom accused the current political system of pushing Mujahideen to the sidelines. In their meetings with Rabbani, elders and former Mujahideen commanders of Baghlan spoke about the fall of Kunduz, saying that Baghlan residents foiled Taliban's intention to collapse their province. Rabbani praised the provinces people for foiling the plots of Taliban and foreign intelligence services. As Lions of Islam still try to gain a foothold in the north, Baghlan officials warned on Saturday that nine northern and northeastern provinces would be under serious threat if government does not stamp out insurgency. Meanwhile, ...back at the Hubba Hubba Club, Big Shirley was still trying to snatch Nunzio bald-headed. She was already halfway there... the Afghan Ministry of Interior (MoI) has also said it strongly supports the cooperation of the people to help strengthen the security situation. "Baghlan is a key and strategic province as it works as a connecting bridge between nine provinces. Government's negligence toward Baghlan is in fact neglecting all the northern provinces," head of Baghlan provincial council Safdar Mohseni said. "If we are dispersed, the floods will come and it will wipe us out, so people must join hands and fight," former Mujahideen commander Leqa Andarabi said. The statements come at a time that currently areas such as Baghlan-e-Markazi, Tala Barfak district and several other regions in the province are under serious threat. Addressing Rabbani, acting governor of Baghlan Sultan Mohammad Ebadi said: "Honorable minister, when Kunduz collapsed Baghlan was also on the verge of collapse, but our courageous people acted and vowed to defend their country. I myself saw an old man who wore a military uniform and was chanting slogans to defend Baghlan. The fact is that the firm determination of the old man also energized our moral." |
| Posted by:Fred |