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06KABUL5518
2006-11-16 12:08:00
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Embassy Kabul
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PRT GHAZNI - MULLAHS ADOPT A PRO-GOVERNMENT

Tags:  MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF 
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF
SUBJECT: PRT GHAZNI - MULLAHS ADOPT A PRO-GOVERNMENT
RESOLUTION

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 KABUL 005518

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DEPT FOR SCA/FO DAS GASTRIGHT, SCA/A
STATE PASS TO USAID FOR AID/ANE, AID/DCHA/DG
NSC FOR AHARRIMAN, OSD FOR KIMMITT
CENTCOM FOR CG CFC-A. CG CJTF-76 POLAD

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MCAP MOPS PGOV PREL PTER AF
SUBJECT: PRT GHAZNI - MULLAHS ADOPT A PRO-GOVERNMENT
RESOLUTION


1. (U) SUMMARY. At a meeting of Ghazni mullahs
called by former Governor Sher Alam, the mullahs
heard a series of speeches stressing the mullahs'
responsibility, and past failures, to bring peace
and stability to Afghanistan. While the meeting
was taking place, a small group of mullahs
drafted a seven-point resolution (text below).
The resolution is pro-government and also reminds
the government of its role to support Islam.
There is no information on whether the message
was later preached in the mosques. END SUMMARY.


2. (U) Former Ghazni Governor Sher Alam (whose term
ended on September 19) called a meeting of Ghazni
mullahs on September 14. In his opening address,
the former governor called on the mullahs to talk
to the people and to protect them from criminals.
The Governor stated that due to past disagreements
which the mullahs should have helped resolve
but did not, Afghanistan faced many problems.
The Governor said the lack of unity was a
root cause of the current security problems. He reminded
the mullahs of the accomplishments of the past
four years (highlighting that there
is now a legitimate government),and told them
there is still time to get ride of the criminals.
He then reminded the mullahs that Islam is a faith
of peace and that they should not be killing each
other, adding that Islam says all have the right
to be free. He acknowledged that corruption
exists and asked for the people's help in
cleaning up the government. Finally, he called
upon the public to send their adult sons to join
the ANA and ANP.


3. (U) Other elders and provincial
council members continued with the themes of
responsibility and the legitimacy of the current
government. A representative of the Ministry of
Religious Affairs who was brought to the meeting
by Coalition Forces, made very strong arguments
for the normalization of Afghanistan and urged
the mullahs to preach support for the government.
He reminded the mullahs of the need to meet with
the people and noted that all benefit from
national unity.


4. (U) While the meeting was taking place, a
small group of attendees worked on a seven-point
resolution to present to the group. At the end
of the meeting the resolution was read aloud and
circulated for signature. We cannot confirm whether
the message was later preached in mosques.


5. (U) PRT translated text from the Ghazni
Mullah 7-Point Resolution signed by over 40
Mullahs and read to over 200 present during the
September 14, 2006 Ghazni mullah shura:

BEGIN TEXT. From the Members of the
Afghanistan Mullah's Shura:


I. We are seriously asking the Afghanistan
Government and the people of Ghazni to try
their best to implement the Regulation of
Islam and the Holy Koran.

II. The interference of neighbor countries
is perfectly illegal, and we denounce and
condemn it.

III. The Afghanistan Government, which is
elected by Afghan people, is completely
real and legal, so it is the responsibility
of everyone to back it up.

IV. The Constitution must be supported

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must be supported by Afghans, and we hope it
be implemented in the society.


V. We want Afghan Government to accord the
needs of the people to build some Religious
Schools.

VI. The media and newspapers should be
broadcasted according to Islam and Afghan
culture.

VII. The peace and security is the only
desire of Afghans - we want the people to
work together in order to bring National
unity and brotherhood to our country.

We are supporting the resolutions of all
Afghanistan's mullah shuras around the
country. And we want these resolutions to
be implemented in the community. END TEXT.
NEUMANN