The road to Koranistan
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The takeover of Kabul, Afghanistan by the Taliban, a group of Islamic militants, means that one more goverment in the Middle East is ruled by Islamic fundamentalists. Because of Afghanistan's proximity to other unstable countries, the consequences could be far reaching.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Soldiers of vision: Afghanistan
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Hopes that the United Nation peace plan for Afghanistan might be adopted were raised by Pakistan's endorsement of the proposal. The UN hopes it can convene a summit in Geneva of all the Afghan parties involved. Radical Islamic groups are still opposed to the plan.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The new style: Afghanistan
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Control over Afghanistan's government is being fought over by different Islamic factions. The current head of state, Sibghatullah Mujaddidi, is supposed to hand over power to an interim government that would hold elections, but now he wants to wait two years.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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