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Former Warlord Primed For Afghan Presidency

Published on Sep 25, 2013 by Luke Hunt

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FAR EAST CORRESPONDENT — From the jihad wilds of Africa, Central and Southeast Asia an Afghan warlord has emerged as an unlikely favorite to become his country’s next president. Abdul Rasul Sayyaf – blamed for the deaths of thousands – has declared his candidacy for polls due later this year and political insiders say his chances are better than good.

Read more from Luke Hunt at The Diplomat.