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| Debate (Voters and Candidates) - Dr. Abdullah Abdullah's answers |
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| Question 1 |
| Naqeebullah, 34, resident of Ghazni, says: “Fighting is there for over three decades. I don’t know when will it come to an end.” How will you help Afghans unite to ensure peace and bring prosperity to their country? |
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| The fighting in Afghanistan will be concluded by strengthening the country's defence, forming welfare organisations, empowering courts, solving the problems of people and promoting unity among Afghans in light of the religion of Islam. |
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| Question 2 |
| Muhammad Latif, resident of Nawabad village of Shindand district of Herat province, lost eight family members in foreign forces' bombing. He says: “I was the only family member out of home the night the foreign troops bombed the area. What is your plan to stop such irresponsible air raids and how will you overcome the obstacles of translating your plan into action?” |
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| Killing of the innocent people is tragic.... they should not pay the price for the anti-terror war. I will stop the killing of innocent people by seeking legal aspects of the engagement of the foreign troops and practically reviewing the anti-terror war. I will not allow even injury to a single countryman in this way. |
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| Question 3 |
| Amanullah Babakarkhel (65), resident of Atash village of Khan Abad district in Kunduz, says: “I wish Afghans, whether in or out of government, to unite and live in peace. What is your plan for bringing armed opponents of the government into the political and national mainstream? Please also explain how you will deal with those accused of war crimes." |
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| On one hand, invigorating the negotiation process, opening of a national process through a concrete national plan and inclusion of all sides through the national unity programme, while on the other hand, empowerment of judiciary, and investigation of cases of violation of the rights of the people or forcefully occupying their wealth. |
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| Question 4 |
| Gul Rahman (39), resident of Chak district of the central Maidan Wardak province, says the quality of education in schools is dismal. “Many Afghans cannot afford to send their children to private schools and universities. If no remedial action is taken, children of the poor will be deprived of their right to education. How can you enhance teachers' educational qualifications and increase the quota for admissions to centres for higher education to ensure equal opportunities for all?” |
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| I have comprehensive plans for promotion of education and culture and increasing the education ratio in the country. For this purpose, you can see my election manifesto. |
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| Question 5 |
| Faiz Muhammad, 48, resident of Kabul, says: “I'm a labourer but don't find job on a regular basis. I have five children. What is the reason of joblessness and what are your plans to provide employment for the people?” |
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| Ending hunger and poverty from the society needs a true economic programme. I have such a plan. This plan includes legal reforms, provision of favourable environment for local and foreign investors, ensuring security and focus on services, mines, industries and works in the market. You can study my manifesto for my economic programme for the country. |
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| Question 6 |
| Nazako is a resident of Shiberghan, capital of Jawzjan. Her sister committed self-immolation. She says: “My sister took the extreme step because of the ill-treatment meted out to her by their step brother.” More than 500 such incidents took place in different parts of the country last year. What is your plan to prevent these incidents and alleviate women's plight? |
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| Violence, particularly violence against women needs to be changed and this needs basic changes in the lives of Afghans. Violence is born of illiteracy, poverty, educational backwardness and the problems of life. I have a compact programme for participation of women in the mainstream. This change requires changes in the country's economic and political system, society and culture. You may see my manifesto for this. |
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| Question 7 |
| Najeebullah (27), a dweller of Kabul, says: “I’ve a case with an influential man. I was confident of my success. But when the case went to the government, it was decided in favour of my rival – thanks to the bribes and influence he used. What is your plan to eradicate administrative corruption from all departments?” |
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| The roots of corruption basically lie in misguided politics and inefficient administration. I keep the following points in mind in fighting corruption.
-- Separation of three pillars of the government formation of an answerable government.
-- Improvement in economic condition of government employees
-- in case of change in the government system, a constant monitoring of the prime minister
-- separation of political and professional powers
-- Improvement in monthly salaries and other facilities of government employees
-- basic reforms in court system, investigation of cases and filing of complaints through the Attorney General's office
-- and some other programmes included in my manifesto |
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| Question 8 |
| Habib Gul, resident of Asmar district of Kunar province, says: “We’re deprived of electricity although we’ve ample water in our river flowing into Pakistan. Afghanistan has an estimated 75 billion cubics of water and 80 per cent of it is used by our neighbours. What are your plans for tapping these resources and providing clean drinking water to the people?” |
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| In my manifesto, I suggested water as a key resource and suggested its judicial use, particularly in agriculture sector. |
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| Question 9 |
| Sixty-year-old Muhammad Rahman, a shopkeeper in Khost province, says: “Neighbouring countries have been interfering in internal affairs of Afghanistan for the past 30 years. We are facing problems because of the foreign presence and the neighbours. We are concerned about that. What are your plans to address that concern of the people?” |
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| The foreign policy of Afghanistan is standing on bilateral cooperation, mutual benefits, restoration of confidence with the neighbours and solution of border or other disputes with neighbours through talks. |
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| Question 10 |
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In your view, what are the top qualities an Afghan president should have? And what qualities do you see in yourself as a candidate for the top slot? |
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| Must have thinking above the nation and religion. Must know Afghanistan and its people and love them. Must have political and cultural experience. Must have administrative experience and have the experience to serve the people with knowledge about key national issues and requirements. And finally must have the required ability to lead the country. |
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