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...village after the attacks say leaders from the province had asked Afghanistan's interim leader, Hamid Karzai, to prevail upon the U.S. to stop bombing in Paktia. A convoy of tribal leaders from the area was attacked by American warplanes on Dec. 20 as they set out for Kabul to attend Karzai's swearing-in. As many as 65 people were said to have been killed then...
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...that point there was talk of negotiation. Commander Mullah Gul Akhund, fresh from Kabul, did not like the idea: "I would rather kill them." A few shots inside the headquarters were the final word. Minutes later two men were whisked away. The crowds dispersed and the mujahedin relaxed. Throughout the day short bursts or single shots could be heard coming from the area, but fighting didn't resume...
...Going In Oct. 29, 2001 ----------------- The Fear Factor Oct. 22, 2001 ----------------- Facing the Fury Oct. 15, 2001 ----------------- How Real Is the Threat? Oct. 8, 2001 ----------------- Life on the Home Front Oct. 1, 2001 ----------------- One Nation, Indivisible Sept. 24, 2001 ----------------- Day of Infamy Sept. 14, 2001 PHOTO ESSAYS Kabul Unveiled Taliban on the Run More Photos >>> MORE STORIES Where's OBL: Letter from Tora Bora Anthrax: Where the Investigation Stands TIME/CNN POLL: Americans Standing By Bush's War More Stories...
...Kabul is more controlled, but perhaps no less tense. Until last week Akhund worked there for Hamid Karzai, head of the country's interim government. He paints a similar picture of the capital; Karzai is in charge, but might is wielded by Uzbeks and Tajiks of the Northern Alliance. Different worlds are colliding, and the groups from north must cope with Pashtuns from the south. Discussions are said to be ongoing with defense minister Mohammed Fahim, of the Northern Alliance, to forge a durable arrangement. Says Akhund, "Only a few Pashtuns remain with Karzai for his protection." It will...