The last stand against the Taliban

Article Abstract:

A coalition of tribal ethnic minorities led by Ahmad Shah Massoud is fighting a desperate war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Outnumbered and outgunned, they are playing for time and hoping for a United Nations arms embargo against the Taliban.

Military aspects, Guerrillas

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The defectors

Article Abstract:

The history of Afghanistan conflicts is replete with massive side-changing, desertion, loyalty-buying, and treachery. Some tactics may hold the key to the Taliban's ability to stave off the US.

Analysis, History, Membership, Guerrilla warfare, Desertion, Military, Military desertion, Mujaheddin (Afghanistan), Afghanistan Conflict, 2001-, Northern Alliance (Afghanistan)

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Locked down

Article Abstract:

The three-year imprisonment in Kandahar of shopkeeper Abdul Qayim by the Taliban is described. Even after his release, he is still unable to reunite with his family.

Political activity, Political aspects, Prisoners, Kandahar, Afghanistan

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