Politicians Slam Hekmatyar for Threatening Statements
Abdullah Abdullah, head of the High Council for National Reconciliation, on Monday reacted to remarks by Hizb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, calling them "the language of threat and insult," saying such talk "doesn't work" in Afghanistan and it is not what the people expect from their political leaders.
Addressing an event on Sunday, Hekmatyar warned of holding big protests and surrounding the Presidential Palace if Hizb-e-Islami prisoners are not released by the government.
“If you didn’t understand, be sure that this move will result in your removal,” Hekmatyar said.
Abdullah said that Afghanistan needs peaceful messages that encourage mutual respect.