EU, Norway call for conclusion of legal proceedings against Dostum

EU and Norway heads of missions in Afghanistan on Monday called for conclusion of legal proceedings against First Vice President General Dostum, who returned home three weeks ago from more than a year exile in Turkey over allegation of torturing and abusing a political rival.
“The European Union and Norway takes note of the return of 1st Vice President, General Abdul Rashid Dostum to Afghanistan. We expect the conclusion of the legal proceedings against General Dostum, in full respect of the law and due process. Nobody should be above the law,” they said in a statement.
“It is important that all Afghans continue to work together to promote peace, stability and democracy throughout the country, based on full respect for the rule of law by all citizens.” The statement added.
Dostum faces accusations that he ordered his men to abduct, torture and sexually abuse his political rival Ahmad Ishchi. He, however, denies the allegations.