June 6, 2001

Musharraf condemns religious hardliners
BBC News
General Musharraf says intolerance is isolating Pakistan
Pakistan's military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, has condemned hardline Islamists and called on the people of the country to shun religious fanaticism.

Musharraf Cannot have his Cake and Eat it Too
AAR Editorial 6/6/01 -
Not long ago the "moderate" Gen. Musharraf voiced concern about the growing clout of extremist groups within Pakistan and announced that 99% has been taken hostage by 1%. Now

Taliban told they risk all aid to Afghanistan
By Jack Redden
Wednesday June 6, 6:33 PM
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The body coordinating almost all assistance to Afghanistan warned on Wednesday the policies of the ruling Taliban could bring the entire humanitarian aid programme to a halt.

Afghan Taliban air raids leave 10 casualties: reports
KABUL, June 6 (AFP) - Taliban militia jets bombed military and civilian targets in central and northeastern Afghanistan Tuesday, causing civilian casualties, opposition sources and reports said.

'Taliban jets bomb residential area in northeast'
The Times of Indai
KABUL: Taliban militia jets bombed military and civilian targets in central and northeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, opposition sources said.

UN to seek legal advice on new Taliban code for foreigners
ISLAMABAD, June 6 (AFP) - The United Nations will seek legal advice on the implications of the Taliban Islamic militia's harsh new code of conduct for foreigners in Afghanistan, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Taleban to Foreigners: Abide by Code or Go Home
VOA News
5 Jun 2001 17:08 UTC
Afghanistan's Taleban rulers have ordered all foreigners in the country to abide by its strict Islamic code of conduct.

UN Members Back Tougher Monitoring Of Embargo On Taliban
By Masood Farivar
Wednesday June 6, 10:53 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Dow Jones)--Security Council members expressed support Tuesday for the deployment of international teams of experts in the countries neighboring Afghanistan

Taliban seeks help from rich terrorist
Ahmed Rashid
LONDON DAILY TELEGRAPH
Published 6/6/01
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Afghanistan´s ruling Taliban movement has asked international terror suspect Osama bin Laden to take over dozens of bakeries now run by the United Nations.

Germany moves resolution in UN over Taliban edict
The Times of India
UNITED NATIONS: Expressing its dismay and shock at Taliban asking Hindus in Afghanistan to wear identity marks to distinguish them from Muslims, Germany has circulated a draft resolution

UNESCO holds protest exhibit over destruction of Buddhas
PARIS, June 5 (Kyodo) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday opened an art exhibition at its Paris headquarters protesting.

UN: Security Council ponders establishment of sanctions-montoring mechanism for Afghanistan
Part 1 of 2
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:25 AM EST
Jun 06, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Widespread support was expressed in the Security Council today for the recommendation to create a mechanism to monitor the implementation

UN: Security Council ponders establishment of sanctions-montoring mechanism for Afghanistan
Part 2 of 2
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 4:25 AM EST
Jun 06, 2001 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- DAVID COONEY (Ireland) said that in order for the monitoring mechanism to be successful it must have sustainable funding.