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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