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Afghan Governor warns of Civil rebellion against Kabul government

Afghan Governor warns of Civil rebellion against Kabul government

*KABUL – One month after President Ashraf Ghani fired Balkh provincialgovernor Mohammad Atta Noor, the Jamiat-e-Islami party’s CEO threatenedcivil rebellion if talks between the party and government failed to provideresults, TOLO News has reported.*

Noor also said he would impose a deadline for government if an agreementwas not reached.

“We cannot make any decision until government leaders stop their efforts tosideline others; until they start ensuing social and political justice… anduntil they stop failing in terms of ensuring security in the country;otherwise, finally we will be compelled to launch a countrywide rebellionto smash the walls of hostility and anger and their false faces,” hestated.

Government and Jamiat wrapped up the seventh round of their talks earlierthis week. Since day one, reports indicated that Jamiat has been waitingfor government’s response to a list of demands.

The main demands of Jamiat includes the full implementation of the NationalUnity Government agreement, a change in the system, an amendment to theConstitution, the issuance of electronic national identity cards, and theestablishment of a commission to oversee the amendment of the Constitution,among others.

On Wednesday, Noor addressed his supporters at a routine gathering in Balkhwhere he harshly criticized government for its failure to ensure people’ssafety, implement projects, ensure transparency and prevent theinfiltration of Daesh militants into the north.

“We seek social and political justice. We want the rights of every citizenin the country to be ensured. We want corruption fully uprooted,” Noor tolda gathering in Balkh.

Noor talked about recent remarks by a number of government officials whocalled him “an ordinary employee of government”, and said he isrepresenting a great number of people, a coalition and a big politicalmainstream.

He said nothing will convince him to step down except a logical agreement.He also stated government has failed to prevent the infiltration of foreignDaesh militants, from Syria, into Afghanistan.

Noor said Jamiat will announce a deadline for government’s decision if theongoing talks fail to provide results within the next few days.