And that team is continuing to gather that information." A U.S.advocacy group, Physicians for Human Rights, says that allowing Dostum to return to any position of power before there is a thorough and transparent investigation of allegations against him will been seen by Afghans as confirmation that warlords like Dostum have impunity for their crimes.

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"And it also presents confirmation from the United States that Russia's wishes are very important in this part of the world.

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"As of this morning, we do have that confirmation." Jones was speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press" program.

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