WARLORDS

The Shady Afghan Warlords Whom the US Pays to Fight the Taliban

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The Shady Afghan Warlords Whom the US Pays to Fight the Taliban

Afghan Warlords (2009): Despite shady pasts, powerful warlords are given recognition from Washington in return for their support fighting drug-traffickers and the Taliban. We take a look at Americas new pragmatic approach. For downloads and more information visit One such character is Gul Agha Sherzai, aka The Bulldozer and Governor of Nangarhar for the last … Read more

THE BANDIT WARLORDS OF ZAMFARA – BBC Africa Eye documentary

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THE BANDIT WARLORDS OF ZAMFARA – BBC Africa Eye documentary

In northwestern Nigeria ultra-violent bandit gangs raid villages, attack drivers, abduct schoolchildren, and kill anyone who resists. But who are these men, and what do they want? This documentary from BBC Africa Eye takes us into the heart of Nigeria’s worst security crisis — and brings us face to face with some of the most … Read more