Tribal leaders fear bloodbath as Taliban troops prepare for last stand in leader's spiritual home
Article Abstract:
Taliban troops are still trying to hold Kandahar, Afghanistan, although there are reports that they have been surrounded by local Pashtun tribesmen. The US air force is launching fierce attacks on the city and the surrounding area.
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Government domestic functions, Military Action, Brief Article, Military operations, Kandahar, Afghanistan
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Northern Alliance launch fierce assault as Taliban surrender starts. So was this treachery or tragedy?
Article Abstract:
A surrender of some Taliban troops seems to be taking place in Kunduz, Afghanistan. However, hardline foreign fighters are refusing to yield, and the Northern Alliance is continuing to attack the city.
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
Public affairs, Taliban, Northern Alliance (Afghanistan), Kunduz, Afghanistan
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: Afghanistan, Military aspects, Civil war, Military policy
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