Abdul Rashid Dostom
Abdul Rashid Dostom is a former Afghan military general and politician known for his role in the Afghan civil war and his leadership of the Junbish-e Milli party. A prominent ethnic Uzbek leader, he initially fought against the Soviet forces and later became a key commander in the fight against the Taliban. His alliances and shifting loyalties have made him a controversial figure in Afghan politics. Dostom has been involved in various power struggles and has been criticized for his alleged involvement in human rights abuses during the conflicts of the 1990s.
Born on Jan 01, 1954 (72 years old)
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Abdul Rashid Dostom was a former communist general who controlled Mazar-e Sharif during the civil war.
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