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Afghanistan
Rumours Rejected on Formation of a New Coalition Front
2010-09-06
[Tolo News] Dr Abdullah and former Afghan Intelligence Chief, Amrullah Saleh on Sunday strongy rejected rumours about the formation of a new coalition in the country

Earlier, there were reports claiming that some former jihadi leaders are trying to form a new coalition in northern Afghanistan with the support of some countries.
Which jihad might that have been? The one against the Russians, the one against the Taliban, or the current one against the Coalition and the Afghans? It's important to define terms precisely, you see.
Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Amrullah Saleh and General Abdul Rashid Dostum, leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, made a trip to India regarding the formation of the coalition, according to reports that have been called 'baseless'.
Ick. Those Hinjoos have cooties, dontchaknow.
The reports claimed that the three had some meetings in the last ten days with Indian officials in India and that they had asked for support to the new coalition.

"I don't need any foreign countries to support or guide me setting political goals and political activities. I am in contact with all Afghan leaders," Amrullah Saleh said.

"There is no such thing about the formation of something like a coalition, and it has been months that I haven't had any contact with General Dostum and I haven't sought help from any foreign countries too," said Dr Abdullah. "But I want the world to support the Afghan political process."

The reports also claimed that about a month ago some jihadi leaders took a trip to Germany and there the issue was discussed with some US congress members.
The same jihadi leaders as above, or a different set? Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by:Fred

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