KABUL (SW): As protest demonstrations against the string of latest terrorist attacks enter the sixth day, the Wolesi Jirga (lower house) has intensified its efforts to mediate between the National Unity Government (NUG) and protesters to end the impasse.
A number of sit-in camps have been established in the capital Kabul while sporadic protests have also taken place in a number of other provinces. These protests backed by a number of opposition figures are demanding the resignation of the President, the CEO, and ministers of the security sector.
The parliament on Wednesday called for restraining amid critical situation in the country. Abdul Rauf Ibrahimi, speaker of the Wolesi Jirga (lower house) in today’s session approved suggestion from the members to form a parliamentary commission to mediate between the protesters and the government. The house has decided to nominate one member from each 34 provinces for this commission.
Saleh Mohammad, a member of the House, criticized the protesters for creating problems for commuters and ordinary citizens. Zaheer Saadat, another member of the house, said the protest is the democratic right of the citizens to raise voice against ‘incapable’ officials. Meanwhile, the protesters are determined to go ahead with their demonstrations. Amin Amini, one of the organizers, said it is civil society movement not aligned to any political party or group.
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