I can't believe the British are better looking than our guys.

The Royal Marines and a gay warlord - smh.com.au Afghan warlord Malim Jan is a man with split loyalties. Once a Taliban commander in a central district, where he is accused of torture and extortion, he is now paid by the US military to patrol the rugged border with Pakistan.

He admits that he has two wives and "several boyfriends", and has now taken a fancy to the Royal Marines who have visited his camp.

"Very handsome boys, much cleaner shaven and prettier than the American special forces," he said of the marines, as his own fighters - whom he refers to as "beautiful young boys" - smiled up at him.