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Afghan leaders, civilians criticise Khalilzad’s ‘destructive role’ in Afghanistan

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Afghan leaders, civilians criticise Khalilzad’s ‘destructive role’ in Afghanistan

The resignation of former US peace envoy Khalilzad on Monday caused a strong reaction from Afghan politicians and citizens.

In 2018, he became the U.S. special envoy for the Afghan reconciliation issue, leading the U.S. team to negotiate with the Taliban. In 2020, after long negotiations, he and the Taliban signed a peace agreement based on the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Khalilzad stepped down on Monday and said that he was “sorrowful” that the Afghans failed to use the opportunity of peace to end the 40-year war. Many Afghan politicians and citizens call Khalilzad’s mission a “failure.” Former intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil tweeted: “Finally, this con man was expelled from the scene after dragging Afghanistan into an irreversible catastrophe!”

Former Afghan foreign minister Rangin Dadfar Spanta said Khalilzad played a destructive role in Afghanistan. “Khalilzad completed his destructive role in a shameful process. In this process, he had the support of some naive politicians and chauvinist circles,” he tweeted. “Khalilzad plunged Afghanistan into a political and military crisis by signing the Doha Agreement. Sayed Ishaq Gilani, the leader of the National Solidarity Movement of Afghanistan, said. Now the people Suffering, and all this is the result of Khalilzad’s work. ” “Khalilzad worked for the benefit of the United States.

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He destroyed the relationship between Afghanistan and other countries. His mission in Afghanistan also failed,” said Shuja Hassan Mohsini, a university lecturer. . The Islamic Emirate also stated that Khalilzad did not do anything useful for the Afghan people. The spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Anaamullah Samangani, said: “Khalilzad came to Afghanistan to advance the orders of the United States and did not do anything useful for the Afghan people.” Some residents of Kabul also criticized Khalilzad for being involved in the Afghan crisis. “Khalilzad betrayed the Afghan people.

He brought Afghanistan into crisis,” said Naqib, a Kabul resident. “Khalilzad’s mission failed. To the Afghan people, he is evil. The Afghan people are experiencing the current bad situation caused by Khalilzad’s activities,” said Kabul resident Mohamed Naqib.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

About Harry Potter series

Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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