Afghan Intelligence Chief Resigns Citing Policy Differences With The President

Rahmatullah Nabil, head of Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security (NDS), during a news conference in Kabul, September 7, 2011.

VOA: Afghan Spy Chief Resigns, Cites Policy Differences With Ghani

ISLAMABAD—Afghanistan's spy chief resigned over policy disagreements with President Ashraf Ghani, according to a copy of the resignation letter sent to the media on Thursday.

The head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Rahmatullah Nabil, said that "unfortunately a lack of agreement on policy matters and restrictions imposed" on him by the president had created an atmosphere where he could not do his job.

In his letter, Nabil alleged that Ghani had "verbally" asked him to resign.

Nabil's resignation comes amid a string of high-profile Taliban attacks around the country, including Tuesday's deadly assault on the airport in southern Kandahar city.

More News On Afghanistan's Intelligence Chief Resigning

Afghanistan intelligence chief resigns amid row -- BBC
Afghan spy chief resigns after rows with president -- The Guardian/Reuters
Afghan spy chief quits after Ghani's outreach to Pakistan -- AFP
Afghan Spy Chief Quits After Denouncing Talks With Pakistan -- New York Times
Afghan Intelligence Chief Nabil Resigns; Clashed With President Ghani Over Pakistan -- WSJ
Afghan spy chief quits amid Taliban assault -- DW
Afghan Intelligence Chief Rahmatullah Nabil Resigns -- Khaama Press