In the interim, Iraqi commanders have had to rely upon stop-gap measures.
In 1997 Iain McMillian MacAulay was made interim leader, or clan commander.
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One day after United Nations officials triumphantly announced an agreement for the creation of an interim Afghan government, the military commander whose forces dominate much of northern Afghanistan vowed to boycott the new administration, and a major Pashtun political leader complained that "injustices have been committed".
To the Obama administration's credit, taking prosecuting discretion away from immediate commanders was an interim step ordered two days after Secretary Panetta saw the documentary last spring.
The interim administration of Afghanistan and the commander of the British-led peacekeeping force here have reached an agreement on the terms under which the peacekeeping force will operate.
The commanders, who installed an interim civilian leader, said they had acted to bring the country back together after millions of Egyptians demonstrated against Mr. Morsi, claiming he had arrogated power, neglected the economy and worsened divisions in society.
The extent to which Nato nations might have to do more in the interim is something that the new Isaf commander, General McChrystal, is reviewing.
The diplomat noted that General Dostum's inclusion meant something remarkable here: for the time being, "there is not a significant region or commander refusing to recognize an interim administration that until a week ago was open to question".
Mr. Rabbani has criticized the makeup of the interim government, as have several lower-level commanders.
