Stories of Taliban atrocities spread as villagers flee over the front line

Article Abstract:

Afghan refugees entering Pakistan are relating stories of Taliban atrocities against civilians. It appears that the Taliban are targeting areas where people continue to support the opposition Northern Alliance.

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Anti-Taliban forces 'capture' key city

Article Abstract:

Taliban fighters have been forced to flee from the strategic city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, as Northern Alliance troops entered. The fall of the city will have a very negative psychological impact on the Taliban regime.

Military Action, Military aspects, Military policy, Military operations

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How our Afghan allies applied the Geneva Convention: prisoners massacred, the dead plundered for boots, guns and even gold teeth

Article Abstract:

Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the massacre of hundreds of Taliban prisoners at the fortress of Qalai Janghi, near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. These prisoners should have been protected under the Geneva Convention.

United States, General services, Investigations, Crimes against, Amnesty International

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