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Chang W. Lee
The New York Times

"Warlords of Gardez and Khost"  

 

 

The smoke, in front, erupted after soldiers of Haji Padsha Khan Zadran, launched RPG, anti-tank rocket, near the entrance of Gardez. The castle behind is Bala Hesar, meaning high wall, the main target where the stronghold of a rival warlord Saifullah'g soldiers are occupied. Haji Padsha Khan Zadran is appointed governor of Paktia, who launched an attack on Gardez against Commander Saifullah.
 
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