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Gen. Dostum rejects he intends to step down from government
 [Khaama (Afghanistan)] The First Vice President Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum...ethnic Uzbek warlord who distinguished himself fighting the Soviets and the Taliban. The story that he had a bad guy run over with a tank is an exaggeration. It was an armored personnel carrier... rejected reports suggesting his intention to step down from the government of national unity. Admitting shortcomings that often lead to tensions with the government leaders, Gen. Dostum raised questions regarding the reports, saying "How it would be possible to distance from the government that we put efforts into for its establishment?" The First Vice President was speaking during a gathering organized by the Youth Congress of Hezb-e-Junbish Millie led by him. He said he will never allow any step to be taken for the collapse of the government, insisting that he has things to say and those sayings often lead to conflicts and tensions. Gen. Dostum admitted that he has not been able to fulfill the majority of the commitments he made during the presidential campaigns, specifically pointing towards the Kunduz city incident which was overrun by the Talibs last year. He offered apologies fo the residents of Kunduz province and called on his supporters to remain patient emphasizing that the issues and problems are gradually resolved. Gen. Dostum also called on youths of the country to take all necessary steps to prepare for the upcoming parliamentary election, promising that he will do everything he can to support the youth of the country, politically and financially. Posted by: Fred 2016-02-05 |
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