And let me elaborate: the warlords of Afghanistan are the leaders of the mujahideen parties from the 1980s (plus the newcomer Dostum after defecting in 1992) who then fought each other 1993-1996, mostly over Kabul.

Not to be confused with local militia commanders and tribal leaders and drug lords and assorted bandits. These guys aren't called "warlords" in the context.

And let me elaborate: the warlords of Afghanistan are the leaders of the mujahideen parties from the 1980s (plus the newcomer Dostum after defecting in 1992) who then fought each other 1993-1996, mostly over Kabul.

Not to be confused with local militia commanders and tribal leaders and drug lords. These guys aren't called "warlords" in the context.