(Anees) - Some 271 militiamen of the 6th division in Kapisa province
yesterday went through disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration
(DDR). In a ceremony held for this reason, General Sayed Jalal Saeedi,
in charge of DDR in Kapisa, spoke to the participants and appreciated
the step taken by the soldiers of the 6th Division. At the end of the,
ceremony weapons of the division were submitted to the representative
of DDR.
MORE WEAPONS CACHES FOUND
(Anees) - Security police in Maidan Wardaq province yesterday
discovered an arms cache that included different kinds of heavy and
light weapons. Other reports say the National Army uncovered another
weapons cache in Herat province as they carried out an operation in the
Ghoryan district.
EDITORIAL: ELECTION A BIG STEP TOWARDS DEMOCRACY
(Anees, 20 Oct 04) - Although many people were not very optimistic
about the election, people's attention and care made it a very
important happening in the history and fate of the nation. The election
was a turning point from the stage of war and disorganization to peace
and stability. The participation of more than 10 million people shows
that almost all those eligible for voting took part in the election.
This could be considered a big step towards democracy, where people
practiced the first step with much success. So, this event is not only
important for the present generation but also for the country's next
generations.
(Anees is a governmental daily mostly in Dari Language)
JAPAN TO IMPLEMENT 24 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
(Hewad) - The Japanese ambassador yesterday met representatives of 18
governmental institutions and signed contracts valued at $1.9 million
for 24 projects in 11 provinces. Under terms of the agreements, Japan
will build schools, roads, water supply systems and bridges in 11
provinces, and it will also provide materials for four schools. The
ambassador said the budget for the projects is provided by Japanese
government and that the projects are for basic reconstruction.
(Hewad is a governmental daily mostly in Pashto Language)
DIFFERENCES EMERGE AMONG TALIBAN LEADERS
(Islaah) - The failure of the Taliban to disturb the election process
has caused more differences between the group's leaders. Coalition
forces spokesman Major Scott Neilson yesterday said that, according to
the intelligence reports from Pakistan and Afghanistan, differences
have emerged between Mullah Omar and other Taliban leaders. Scott said
these differences can become an effective factor in arresting Mullah
Omar.
(Islaah is a governmental daily run by Islaah publications)
EDITORIAL: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY MUST NOT FORGET AFGHANISTAN
(Arman-e-Milli, 18 Oct 04) - There is no doubt that terrorists were
given the opportunity to organize and control their activities from
Afghanistan after the Taliban came to power in the country. The
international community did not react seriously about them even they
were active in so many different parts of the world. On the contrary,
the international community was trying to have good relations with the
Taliban through Pakistan - their only supporter in the world. After 11
September 2001, the international community - and particularly the
United States - realised that the Taliban were a serious threat to
humanity. So, US-led Coalition Forces deposed them. But they are still
supported by some extremist circles in Pakistan. Now Afghans want the
international community to combat terrorism in the country with the
precise understanding of their activities and not to forget our nation
at this stage.
KARZAI LEADS AFGHAN POLLS
(Arman-e-Milli) - President Hamid Karzai leads the presidential polls,
according to figures provided by the Election Commission. Their figures
show that Karzai has secured 1,250,879 votes, followed by Younis Qanuni
with 369,459 and Rashid Dostum with 175,209. The ballot count is
expected to be complete by the end of next week.
(Arman-e-Milli is an independent daily run by a group of journalists)
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