Five days into the Presidential campaigns, candidate Abdul Rab Rasoul Sayyaf launched his campaign on Thursday by presenting his policy priorities to supporters gathered in Kabul.
According to Sayyaf, who spoke to a crowd under the same tent that was used for the Loya Jirga in November, improving security, rule of law and fighting corruption are the pillars of his campaign.
As a religious scholar, Sayyaf has been scrutinized for his stance on women's rights and the role of Islam in governance in Afghanistan. On Thursday, he said he would support women's rights and freedom of expression in so far as Islam would allow.
Sayyaf has become notorious for his outspoken denunciations of the Taliban, which have made him a targeted man. However, during his speech, Sayyaf expressed optimism about how the Afghan security situation would change even just a few months into his Presidency.
Host Zabi Sadaat discusses with the following guests:
• Jamaluddin Badir, member of electoral campaign of Sayyaf • Mateaullah Kharooti, political analyst • Fatana Gailani, the head of Women's rights • Daoud Shujazada, political analyst
