Sat, Apr 10, 2004 - Page 6 News List

Afghan militias seize provincial capital

WAR-TORN Soldiers loyal to warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum have overrun the capital of Faryab province, casting further doubt on the country's readiness for elections

AP , KABUL

Jalali said the government pinned its hopes in a UN-sponsored demobilization plan to disarm fighters and reintegrate them into civilian life.

"We hope that by the election, we will have everything under control," he said.

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