Peace impossible on govt’s plans: Akbar Agha

Monitoring Desk

KABUL: Former Taliban member and head of Afghanistan Salvation Council, Syed Muhammad Akbar Agha, has said peace can never be restored in the country under the national unity government and High Peace Council’s plans and proposals.

Unfortunately, peace and reconciliation is seen as a project within the government and the peace talks are a source of income and privileges for most of the individuals, Akbar Agha told media persons on Tuesday. He said expecting peace from the foreigners was meaningless unless and until a national and popular movement is formed for this purpose in the country.

“Currently, the foreigners are the biggest hurdle in the peace. So how can we expect peace from them,” he stated.

Akbar Agha said the Salvation Council has convened a massive meeting in Kabul Tuesday to discuss and find reasonable and effective ways towards solution of the ongoing crisis.

Unlike the past, the Taliban stance has softened and talks with them would not be difficult if the government involves the nation in the peace process, he said.

Akbar Agha is a former Taliban member and fought against Afghan and international forces after the fall of the Taliban government. He later shunned armed jihad and currently making efforts for the restoration of peace in the country under the Salvation Council with elders and Uelma as its members.

The Salvation Council has offices in the provinces.