Taliban leader urges people to return to Kabul

The Taliban's reclusive leader has appealed to Afghans fleeing the country's capital to return home.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2001 - 23:38

The Taliban's reclusive leader has appealed to Afghans fleeing the country's capital to return home.

In a statement faxed to news organisations in neighbouring Pakistan, Mullah Mohammed Omar says even if the capital Kabul is attacked, they will be safe.

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Courts War on Terrorism Place: Kabul Place: Pakistan Place: northern Afghanistan Place: Afghanistan Place: Razi Place: Badghis Person: Afghans Person: Mullah Mohammed Omar Person: Abdul Rashid Dostum Organisation: Taliban Organisation: Taliban government Organisation: Radio Kabul Organisation: Afghan government

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