It may seem a phoney war, but that cannot last

Article Abstract:

The likely developments in the conflict between Afghanistan's Taliban regime and the opposition Northern Alliance are discussed. There are significant challenges facing both sides, particularly as the terrain is very difficult. It is suggested that the Taliban will not be able to survive long-term military pressure.

Taliban

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Rebel chief says attack will fail without US

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US assistance will be vital if Afghanistan's opposition Northern Alliance is to capture Mazar-I-Sharif, the country's second city, according to General Basir Khan Salangy. He indicates that the opposition forces remain demoralized following the death of military leader Ahmed Shah Masood.

Interview, Salangy, Basir Khan

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Afghan opposition waits for the assault to start

Article Abstract:

Afghanistan's opposition Northern Alliance will undertake ground attacks against Taliban troops only when the US begins a military attack. The Northern Alliance wishes to see the Taliban weakened by a US air assault before committing its troops.

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