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Credibility Assessment
The article relies on a direct social media post by named former President Ashraf Ghani, including specific quotes, background details like the August 2021 departure, and concrete factors such as migrant returns and earthquakes. It provides all Five W's with logical access from the primary source, though it is single-sourced without mentioned corroboration.
Former President Ashraf Ghani stated in a social media post that he is ready to contribute to resolving Afghanistan’s crisis, ensuring peace, and strengthening national unity. He described the country as being at a critical juncture, facing either further decline or the opportunity to build a national consensus based on shared interests.
Ghani posed three essential questions for Afghans to consider in determining the correct path forward: What are our national interests? How can we achieve consensus on them? And what practical steps will realize them?
He reiterated his willingness to participate in addressing Afghanistan’s crisis, securing peace, and enhancing national unity.
In his message, Ghani highlighted several challenges exacerbating the situation, including the forced return of millions of Afghan migrants, devastating earthquakes, and Pakistan’s military incursions into Afghan territory. These factors, he argued, have positioned the country in a more sensitive state than previously. Each issue, according to Ghani, underscores the urgency for prompt and strategic responses.
Ghani emphasized that the right to peace must be restored to the Afghan people. He stated that sustainable peace is vital for legitimacy, security, economic development, and welfare. He noted that Afghanistan has been denied this right for 47 years.
Looking ahead, Ghani predicted that over the next two years, Afghanistan will either progress toward reconstruction and stability or descend into a deeper crisis. He urged Afghans to unite, establish a forward-looking direction, rebuild international relations, and form a new national consensus rooted in the majority's will.
Ghani clarified that he seeks no personal gain, but if the people desire, he is prepared to assist in finding solutions, achieving peace, and reinforcing national unity.
Ghani left Afghanistan abruptly in August 2021 as the Taliban entered Kabul and the government collapsed. Since that time, he has lived abroad and kept a low profile amid Afghanistan’s intensifying political, economic, and humanitarian crises under Taliban rule. Over the past four years of Taliban rule, Afghanistan has experienced a deteriorating economy along with growing restrictions on the rights of women and girls.
