Rival guerilla armies press towards Kabul

Article Abstract:

Ahmed Shah Massoud's 2,000-strong column of Afghan mujahedin arrived on the edge of Kabul with tanks and heavy artillery on Apr 22 1992. Mr Hekmatyar, a Muslim rival, gave a warning on Hixbe Islami's radio station, the 'Message of Freedom', that they would attack unless everyone left the city. Mutiny is suspected. Hizbe Islami objects to Massoud and his Jamiat-e-Islami group's co-operation with government militia forces. Mr Massoud, the strongest commander in northern Afghanistan, claims the encirclement of Kabul is simply to protect it. Mr Benon Sevan, a UN envoy, asked the commanders not to march into Kabul but the guerillas moved closer to the capital. Mr Haqqani's army took control of Gardez on Apr 22 1992.

Planning, Military aspects, Mujaheddin (Afghanistan)

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Half an hour after the executions, Kabul stadium opens for football

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There is deep-rooted violence and discrimination in Kabul, Afghanistan, even though the city appears relatively calm and attractive. The economy is extremely weak, and even those in employment find it very hard to feed themselves. Around a third of the city lacks proper sanitation, and two-thirds has no electricity. The Taliban regime has imposed very strict regulations, and personal freedom is limited. However, most ordinary people accept that the Taliban has brought security and that life has therefore improved.

Social aspects

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Women of Kabul hide behind veil of fear as Taliban banish them from the streets

Article Abstract:

The capture of Kabul, Afghanistan, by the Taliban fundamentalist militia is set to have a significant impact on the lives of women there. Islamic clerics have already issued statements indicating that women should not leave their homes, should not work and should be completely covered if they do take to the streets. Already, girls' schools have had to close down as women teachers are not permitted to work, and there are reports of women being beaten in the south of the city for not being correctly dressed.

Afghanistan, Women's rights, Islamic fundamentalism

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