Dostum’s Aides Seek Establishment of Federal Govt as Rifts Deepen
Some aides to Marshal Dostum have sought the establishment of a federal government in north and northeastern Afghanistan following days of the rift over the appointment of the new government in Faryab.
The request has come from leadership members of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, or Junbish-e-Milli, led by former vice president Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum.
Junbish members did not speak on the record about this matter, but angry protestors in Faryab on Friday chanted slogans in support of the establishment of a federal government in the country.
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The National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, or Junbish-e-Islami, led by former vice president Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, has threatened to continue their protests over the new governor’
Daud Laghmani Introduced as New Governor of Faryab at Army Base
Mohammad Daud Laghmani assumed office as the new governor of northern Faryab province at a ceremony at the army base in the city of Maimana on Monday, sources said.
Daud Laghmani was supposed to assume office this week but the governor s compound in Maimana city is still surrounded by protesters who oppose the appointment.
The protestors have also blocked all the roads in Maimana.
On Sunday, the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, or Junbish-e-Islami, led by former vice president Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, threatened to continue protests over the new governor’s appointment in Faryab until the Afghan government listens to their demands.
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