Reports

Details: Written by Pajhwok Afghan News; Category: Reports; Published: 06 June 2012

SPA protest on black days

The Meshrano Jirga, or upper house of parliament, on Tuesday sought the suspension of the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan (SPA) for calling Mujideen’s Victory Day a day of national mourning.

During a demonstration in Kabul last month, activists of the party characterised mujideen’s victory as a black day in the country’s history. They also slammed the communist-led coup against President Daud Khan on April 28, 1978 as a black day.

After mujahideen captured Kabul in 1992, then president Dr. Najibullah was prevented from fleeing the country. He took refuge in the UN compound, where he lived until September 1996, when Taliban wrested the city from Ahmad Shah Masood.

The Taliban immediately executed Dr. Najibullah and his brother, hanging their bodies in the heart of the capital. Most of Kabul was devastated and thousands of Afghans were killed as a result of internecine fighting among mujahideen factions.

Details: Written by Khaama News; Category: Reports; Published: 02 May 2012

Protesters demonstrate against war criminals in Afghanistan

Several protesters on Monday demonstrated against the war crimes which took place during 27/April/1978 after the Democratic Republic Party of Afghanistan toppled down the government of Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan and 28/April/1992 after the Mujahideen toppled down the Pro-Soviet government.

The demonstration was organized by the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan where the protesters also burnt the pictures of Afghan president Hamid Karzai, Democratic Republic Party leaders, Mujahideen leaders and Taliban group.

Details: Written by Pajhwok Afghan News; Category: Reports; Published: 02 May 2012

KABUL (PAN): Afghanistan Solidarity Party (ASP) supporters on Monday staged a demonstration in Kabul, blaming jihadi leaders for defaming the holy war and demanding their trial.

The demonstration started from Cinema-i-Pamir and ended in Maiwand area, where the protestors waved photos of jihadi leaders, with a red cross on their faces. They chanted "no America, no NATO and death to both."

While torching the jihadi leaders’ photos, they also condemned the episodes April 26 and 27 in 1992, when the communists staged a coup and the mujahideen entered Kabul, triggering a protracted civil war.

Details: Written by Author: Naomi Conrad Editor: Gabriel Borrud; Category: Reports; Published: 12 January 2012

Political activist Said Mahmood Pahiz received death threats

Protest of the Solidarity Party of Afghanistan in Kabul

Young politicians in Afghanistan are fighting against deep-rooted cultural and religious prejudices. But despite the many threats and intimidations they face, young Afghans are fighting to make their voice heard.

An armed security guard and the fear of another assassination attempt accompany Mahmood Said Pahiz wherever he goes. And yet when his girlfriend informed him that he would have to choose between marrying her and staying in politics, he told her: "I can't. It's my life." He shrugs. Today, he is single.