PUL-I-KHUMRI (Pajhwok): As many as 1,000 people, including some former jihadi commanders, recently gathered in central Baghlan province and pledged support to the security forces in the fight against insurgents.
Civil society activists, on the other hand, expressed their concerns and reservations about the new role the former fighters are eyeing. They argue the issue will become even more intractable once peace is restored to the country.
For their part, the erstwhile holy warriors call . . .
