Warlord Pushes for Control of a Corner of Afghanistan - http://www10.nytimes.com/2002/08/06/international/asia/06AFGH.html
Report on the differences between Padsha Khan Zadran, a warlord in Khost province, and the Transitional Government. New York Times, US (free registration required). |
West Pays Warlords to Stay in Line - http://www.guardian.co.uk/afghanistan/story/0,1284,759203,00.html
Afghan commanders are being bribed with British and US money to ensure their loyalty to the new government. The Observer, UK. |