Al Qaida stragglers are still lurking in Kunar province, says its new anti-Taliban governor. Malik Zarin Khan said al Qaida gunmen were hiding along with local Taliban, and that these people carried heavy artillery. Khan called upon all the tribal heads to unite against the evil forces to save Kunar from destruction. Khan said the followers of al Qaida in Kunar were mostly Arabs. He warned that if these people are not handed over, a bloody civil war might break out in Kunar.
Not unexpected, except perhaps for the heavy artillery. Seems like more of a warning from the new governor to the local barons to straighten up. Also implies he has some power to back up the demands. |