Hanif Atmar’s exit,amid worsening security situation, is followed by ministers of defence and interiorAfghanistan’s national security adviser, or Hanif Atmar,resigned on Saturday, sparking other resignations in the cabinet, or in what observers believe could be the first move in a plan to rush for the presidency in next year’s elections.
He was one of the most influential advisers to President Ashraf Ghani and widely considered to be the moment-most powerful official in Afghanistan. Related: Selfies with the Taliban: Afghan women buoyed by ceasefire snaps | Ruchi Kumar Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com