After conquering most of the north, the Taliban have now set their sights on Mazar — long a linchpin for the government's control of the area — after capturing Sheberghan to its west, and Kunduz and Taloqan to its east.
Mazar saw some of the bloodiest fighting during the Taliban's scorched-earth rampage through the country in the s, with rights groups accusing the jihadists of massacring up to 2, civilians — mostly Shiite Hazaras — after capturing the city in The Taliban have appeared largely indifferent to peace overtures, and seem intent on a military victory to crown a return to power after their ouster 20 years ago in the wake of the 11 September attacks.
Candidates shortlisted for the written test should note that the examination will be conducted on 21 November. The deadline for the applications is 4 December and applicants will be selected on the basis of a written test, which is likely to be held on 19 December. Firstpost Conversations 9 Months S. File image of Abdul Rashid Dostum. So, who is Abdul Rashid Dostum? Dostum —an Afghan civil war general known for vicious, mercurial behaviour while ruling over the northern border region for 30 years — has overseen one of the largest militias in the north, which garnered a fearsome reputation in its fight against the Taliban in the s — along with accusations that his forces massacred thousands of insurgent prisoners of war.
It also came with a disturbing price tag, one hashed out among rounds of backroom deals, tense negotiations, and desperate U.
Dostum, whose militias are believed to have carried out one of the most notorious war crimes in modern Afghan history during the early days of the U.
Dostum still stands accused of torturing and ordering the rape of a political rival while in office as recently as But instead of being prosecuted, Dostum is being promoted: His ascent to marshal became effective this week. These cases make clear why the International Criminal Court should carry out its investigation in Afghanistan.
The then-unknown man was Mullah Mohammad Omar, who soon became the supreme leader of the newly formed group of militant students, or Taliban. In the early s, Dostum and his militia were an effective, bloody force targeting rural communities with ties to the mujahideen. Then, in , Dostum turned on his former boss Najibullah, preventing the recently ousted president from leaving the country.
As Afghanistan became mired in a bloody civil war that later gave rise to the Taliban, Dostum allied abruptly with each of the factions in turn. His militia, the J unbish-e-Milli , became notorious for looting, raping, torturing, and killing. Three years later, he seized his chance to return—and to rebuild his power. After the terrorist attacks of Sept. It was in the early days of the subsequent U. Sealed containers held to prisoners each. US Elections World News. Rate Story.
Font Size Abc Small. Abc Medium. Abc Large. The scene was a familiar one as warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum jetted into northern Afghanistan this week -- a promise of bloodshed and vengeance, and no apology for his vicious past. Despite a series of war crimes linked to his forces, the Afghan government is hoping Dostum's military acumen and seething hatred of the Taliban can help beat back the current insurgent offensive.
At 67, the greying Uzbek militia leader is not quite in the fighting shape of his youth -- he has just returned from medical treatment in Turkey -- but his desire to be on the frontline does not appear to have dimmed. Investing Paytm IPO opens: what investors must evaluate before putting money in this wallet. Subscribe to ETPrime. Browse Companies:. Find this comment offensive? This will alert our moderators to take action Name Reason for reporting: Foul language Slanderous Inciting hatred against a certain community Others.
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