Laghman – Youths and Peace Summit Resolution

We a collective of the scholars, youths, social, civil, and political activists, and supporters of the Youth Contact Group for Peace in Laghman province, call for restarting of peace talks and negotiations and following issues:

 

1.    The Laghman people along with our other compatriots, have suffered irreparable losses from war and insecurity which a large part of these sacrifices has been paid by the youths from conflict sides. Therefore, we, the youths and people of this province call for cessation of war and immediate ceasefire between involved sides (United States of America, Afghanistan Government and Taliban Movement).

2.    We, the youths and people of Laghman call for resumption of peace talks and negotiations between USA and Taliban Movement with presence of inclusive delegation by Afghanistan Government and other influential Afghan figures, and support the peaceful efforts for ensuring lasting and permanent peace.

3.    We, the youths of Laghman along with other youths and representatives of the new generation support the position of the Youth Contact Group for Peace regarding the Youth Presence in Peace Process. We call on the Government of Afghanistan, International Community, and Taliban Group that the youths as the most effective social stratum should have an important role and direct supervision on peace talks and negotiations.

4.    A large of number of the civilians and families in Laghman Province have made many sacrifices during the wars. We call on conflicting parties (Government and Taliban) to not use from people’s houses as shelters and do not cause victims innocent civilians.

5.    We, the youths and people of Laghman express our opposition with night operations which mostly leads to loss of civilians and innocent people, and we call on the officials and authorities, especially security institutions to pay serious attention in this issue. 

6.    During the wars in Laghman Province, a large number of innocent families in Laghman have left their houses and became displaced. We call on the government and aid organizations urgently take care of the displaced people situations.

7.    We, the people and youths of Laghman province declare our firm support from any action that create the trust atmosphere between conflicting sides (Afghanistan Government, USA and Taliban Movement) and leads to lasting peace in the country.

 

Best Regards

 

A collective of Scholars, Youths, Civil, Social and Political Activists, and Supporters of the Contact Group for Peace

Laghman – Afghanistan

December 6, 2019