Thousands of joyous Afghans lined the streets Thursday to welcome back former King Mohammad Zaher Shah from 29 years in exile marked at home by war, poverty and fanaticism. Thousands of people lined the route to the former king's villa, desperate to catch a glimpse of him. Dancers in white tunics and red sashes swirled to the beat of drums and a flute, and people from across the country held up photographs of the former king and Afghan flags.
Viva el Rey! Convening the Loya Jirga further undermines the legitimacy of the "amir al moumin." The one-eyed mullah must be tearing his beard out about now - and dispatching every gunny he's got to get the old man. |