Intelligence circles attempting to destabilize Balkh: Noor

Monitoring Desk

KABUL: The Chief Executive of Jamiat-e-Islami Ata Mohammad Noor claims that certain circles belonging to the government intelligence are attempting to spark chaos and destabilize Balkh province.

Speaking during a gathering and among his supporters in Balkh province, Noor said some circles belonging to the intelligence department have started to distribute weapons among the people.

Noor did not provide further information regarding his new claims but added that the government is attempting to destabilize the Balkh province.

In other parts of his speech, Noor said a meeting is expected to take place between the Jamiat-e-Islami and the government. The former governor of Balkh province said he will announce his final stance once the meeting concludes between Jamiat and the government, apparently gesturing towards the government’s decision regarding his resignation.

Noor had earlier admitted that he had submitted his resignation but had several demands before stepping down, emphasizing that no one of them has been met by the government while his resignation has been approved.

Noor had earlier said none one can dismiss him as the governor of Balkh province by issuing a decree, insisting that the political party he is representing is one of the main sides which played a key role in the formation of the government of national unity.

He had also harshly criticized Abdullah and blamed him for conspiring against him in the government and attempting to dissolve the Jamiat party as he called him a snake up in one’s own sleeves.