He used the position to try to make the public recognize the dangers of nuclear power as well as its possibilities for good.

VOA: special.2009.06.14

His position gave him great power over the economy of the whole country.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

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.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17