Mawlawi Mohammad Nabi Omari, the first deputy minister of interior, has said that taking revenge on or harassing employees of the former government after the general amnesty announced by the leadership is unlawful.
He made the remarks on Sunday at a ceremony to introduce Mawlawi Mehrullah Hamad as the new governor of Paktika province. Omari said such acts violate the guidance of God, the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the leadership, adding that the "oppression and atrocities" of the past twenty years had been forgiven and that the amnesty must be respected.
The deputy minister also said a special committee had been set up to prevent administrative corruption, and that Islamic law would be applied to any official or employee found to be involved in corruption. He also stressed the importance of obedience in his speech.
Omari praised the sacrifices of Paktika's mujahideen, while the new governor pledged to carry out his duties in coordination with the people of the province.
The ا.ا.ا announced a general amnesty for employees and security personnel of the former government after taking power in 2021. Officials say the amnesty remains in force, but United Nations reports have documented cases of violations against former officials and security force members despite it.
Paktika is a province in south-eastern Afghanistan that shares a long border with Pakistan.
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