Peace be upon the Afghans
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Most of the soldiers who died during the fall of Afghanistan's communist regime were Muslim factions fighting among one another for control of the country. An uneasy truce is in effect now, as an attempt to create a new constitution is being made. It will have to accommodate the various tribes, who are armed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Then there were three: Afghanistan
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3 rebel leaders are battling to control Afghanistan after the departure of Pres Nabijullah. General Abdul Rashid Dostam was the leader of government forces, but switched sides. The other two leaders are mujahideen leaders Ahmad Shah Masoud and Gulbuddin Hikmatyar.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The Afghans' nervous end-game
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Rebels in Afghanistan ousted Najibullah, the Soviet-backed leader of the nation for six years, in a coup that saw little bloodshed. Several faction are battling for control of the nation, but thus far no war has erupted.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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