KABUL, Afghanistan, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Afghanistan's new government is reportedly warning two northern warlords to stop fighting or they will be removed.
The United Nations Integrated Regional Information Networks said the Thursday warning followed serious fighting between Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum and Gen. Ata Mohammad that ended with an Oct. 9 peace agreement.
Afgah Deputy Interior Minister helaluddin Helal said, "We have warned the two generals that if they fail to stick to the agreement and create any disturbance, the government will seriously decide on their fate, and they will be sacked from their current positions and will not have any role in the government now and in future."
Both commanders have been summoned to be in Kabul next Saturday to reaffirm the ceasefire. Observers said there is official skepticism the generals will heed the warning.
