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DIAG
Disarmament in three districts soon
Kapisa's Governor
MAHMUD RAQI, Feb 25 --
Governor
of the central Kapisa province Abdul Sattar Murad Saturday said the
government was planning to launch the disarmament process in three more
districts of the province.
The governor said this while addressing a gathering
during his visit to the Kohistan district. The meeting was attended by more than
500 local religious scholars, former commanders and members of the Kapisa
provincial council. Japanese Ambassador to Kabul Nori Ero Akoda was also present
on the occasion.
Addressing the participants, the governor said the
disarmament of irresponsible armed groups (DIAG)
 program would soon be
started in Tagab, Nijrab and Alasai districts of the province.
Recalling some bloody fights between former commanders
in the past, he said existence of weapons with irresponsible people was one of
the big causes of prevailing insecurity. He said several innocent people had so
far fallen prey to such clashes.
Regarding improvement in social status of people, the
governor promised initiation of reconstruction projects in areas where people
voluntarily hand over weapons under DIAG. He said: "The goal of social justice
can be achieved only when people surrender arms."
Giving details about the process, Murad said since the
beginning of DIAG in the province, over 200 heavy and light arms had been
collected from former commanders and irresponsible people.
Speaking on the occasion, Japanese ambassador to Kabul
Nori Ero Akoda announced his country's full support i n starting developmental
projects. However, he pointed out, implementation of those projects would be
possible when the residents voluntarily surrender arms.
He urged upon commanders to surrender arms to pave way
for development of their areas and improvement in living standards of the
people.
Chief of the provincial council Maulvi Gul Mohammad Khan
demanded of the government and DIAG officials to create jobs for the people. He
said the arms collection process would accelerate if the government ensured
security and people were provided with jobs. He also asked all concerned not to
call them 'warlords'.
Other people, including local commanders, also demanded
developmental projects and provision of jobs in their areas. They offered their
cooperation to the government in collection of arms and restoration of peace.
For More Information Contact:
Kapisa
Central Kapisa Province, Kapisa, Afghanistan
Tel: 0093-70-280712
FAX: CompanyFAX
Internet:
murad839@yahoo.com
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