Former Warlord Primed For Afghan Presidency -- Luke Hunt, The Diplomat
"A presidential candidate with a violent terrorist group named in his honor."
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.
Sayyaf’s ties have included Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, the Southeast Asian terror outfit Jemmah Islamiyah (JI) and the widely loathed Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) from the Southern Philippines. The ASG adopted his name after he trained Filipino members for jihad in Africa in the 1990s.
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My Comment: The following is a good description of him ....
.... One seasoned American described him as: “A presidential candidate with a violent terrorist group named in his honor; a presidential candidate for an Afghan government that previously incarcerated him; and a Pashtun who believes in horrific terrorist violence, but who doesn't get along with the Taliban.”
Sighhh .... the news from Afghanistan keeps on getting worse with each passing day.
Update: Another ominous development .... other Afghan warlords are preparing for rough and violent times.
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