ISWNews Analysis Group: The change of governor of Faryab by the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, has been widely opposed by General Dostum and the people of this province, and this has led to widespread protests in Faryab.

ISWNews Analysis Group: General Dostum, leader of National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, supporting Abdullah Abdullah heavily threatened to form a separate administration.

Islamic World News Analysis Group: Numerous protests all over Afghanistan forced Government to set Commander Alipour free.