... former foreign minister and a very close confidant of Hamid Karzai. Before serving as foreign minister Rassoul also spent seven years laboring as a national security adviser to the president. An ethnic Pashtun born in Kabul, Rassoul was the valedictorian of his class at the illustrious Franco-American school in Kabul, Lycee Istiqal. He has an MD from the Paris Medical School in France.....
on Wednesday. Alliance leaders emphasized the importance of ending corruption, poverty and addressing the continued threat of violent extremism.
"From now on, we are with Zalmai Rassoul and will work for his success," a prominent member of the Alliance named Waheedullah Sabawoon said.
Hezb-e-Islami Shura is mostly consisted of the members of Hezb-e-Islami who have separated from the leadership of
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar... who used to be known in intelligence circles as
The Most Evil Man in the Worldbut who now seems merely run-of-the-mill evil...
and Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan, which are considered anti-government groups.
"Today we say goodbye to lies, corruption, drugs and terrorism and will go towards peace and truthfulness," head of the Alliance Qazi Muhammad Ameen Weqad said.
Meanwhile,
...back at the Council of Boskone, Kinnison began his slow infiltration of the sewer system...
Zalmai Rassoul has said that greater competition and great participation would make the elections more transparent.
"Competition among parties will give people the chance to select their favorite candidate and will ensure transparency in the elections," Rassoul said.
With elections getting closer day-by-day, and the campaign season entering its final stretch, the presidential hopefuls are looking to secure the critical support and endorsements that could give the edge they will need in April.