Afghanistan: September 18, 1999

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The UN has arranged for envoys from the Taliban and Northern Alliance to cross their front lines to check on the condition of prisoners of war. 

September 17; Thousands of refugees continue to head for Kabul as the Taliban offensive continues to slowly move into enemy territory. The Taliban appear to be clearing out all the civilians, thus denying their opponents a population to obtain support from.

 

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