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Kabul in Flames as War Rages Through Capital
Afghan capital Kabul endures relentless civil war as rival mujahedeen factions clash near the Presidential Palace. Nine factions vie for power after a New Year assault, while civilians flee in droves and aid groups report dwindling supplies. Prime Minister Hekmatyar and President Rabbani steer fragile positions as rockets, shelling, and street battles persist daily.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Hindu Kush
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Rashid Dostum
Hekmatyar
Burhanuddin Rabbani
Dehmazang
Mr. Hekmatyar
Syed Kadar Shah
Associated Press
Shah
Mr. Shah
Promi
Nent
Rabbani
United Nations
Mehmood Mesuri
Pakistan
Charasyab
Mohammed Ajmal
Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital
Shah Jahn
Mohammed
Jalalabad
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Peter Stocker
Jhan Agha
Mr. Agha