Warlords may decide Afghan elections

Warlords may decide Afghan elections - World - NZ Herald News: 

"As President Hamid Karzai's term draws to an end, the April 5 election remains wide open. The result therefore rests with horse-trading between men who rose to prominence during the country's brutal civil wars.
As well as Sayyaf, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, the notorious Uzbek strongman is lined up to be vice-president of one of the front-runners.
He stands accused of allowing hundreds of Taliban prisoners to suffocate to death in shipping containers as well as a string of other alleged war crimes.
Of the 11 candidates who entered the race, six of their candidates or their running mates are regarded as a warlord.
Men like Sayyaf could have a decisive role to play."