Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 8/31/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of August 31, 1998
- Libyan guarantee request in Lockerbie crisis, gets international support
Lawyer Ibrahim al-Ghuil, chairman of the defense commission for the two Libyans suspected to be involved in Lockerbie incident Abdul Baset al-Miqrahi and Elamine Khaleifa Fahima, elaborated on the the kind of "guarantees" demanded by Tripoli to present the two men before a Scottish court in the Netherlands. Libya, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Hot agenda for the Arab foreign ministers
Permanent representatives of the Arab League will hold next Sunday a consultation meeting at AL headquarters, chaired by the AL Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid. Regional, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Preparations for a Clinton, Arafat and Netanyahu summit
US Special peace envoy to the Middle East, Dennis Ross, is due to arrive in the region next Wednesday to try and complete the agreement between Palestine and Israel for implementing the second phase redeployment of Israeli troops in the West Bank. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/5/1998 - King Hassan received Niger President, agreements signed
The accords provide for the exchange of data and expertise and for coordination in marketing and vocational training. The two countries will hold joint trade events and encourage contacts between the two countries' tourism professionals and craftsmen. Morocco-Niger, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Turkey to change strategy towards Syria
A correspondent for Monte Carlo radio in Ankara said that Turkish military and political circles refused yesterday to comment on a study by the Turkish national security council for the project of changing Turkey's strategy towards Syria and its imposing of political and economic sanctions against Syria Syria-Turkey, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Moroccan party calls on U.S. to admit error in striking Sudan and Afghanistan
Moroccan political party Mouvement Populaire Democratique Constitutionnel"called on Washington to admit its error and compensate Sudan and Afghanistan for the damage caused by its missile-strikes. Morocco-Regional-USA, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Saudi Arabia, Iran for boosting bilateral cooperation
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia, Kamal Kharazi and Prince Saud al-Faisal, respectively, discussed during their meeting in Durban, South Africa on the sideline of NAM summit conference bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the areas of oil and the Afghan situation. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Espionage at the Biological Institute
Professor Avraham Marcus Klinberg, the Soviet spy who is believed to be in possession of Israel's maximum security secrets in the field of chemical and biological warfare, hopes to go free out of the Israeli prison in two weeks after the court ordered his release. Israel, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Negotiations between Egypt and Switzerland on Luxor compensation Egypt-Switzerland, Politics, 9/5/1998
- Palestinian asked Ireland to open the peace process during Clinton's visit
Palestinian sources confirmed to ArabicNews.com today that "the Palestinian ambassador at Ireland Yousef Alan sent a message to the Irish prime minister Berti Ahirn before the arrival of the American President Bill Clinton to the Irish capital Dublin on last Thursday." Palestine-Ireland, Politics, 9/5/1998 - Barak calls for negotiations with Syria Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/5/1998
- President al-Assad to meet with Patriarch Sfeir Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 9/5/1998
- Turkey: Israel is mistaken Israel-Turkey, Politics, 9/5/1998
- Egypt: International conference soon to forward Middle East peace
The Egyptian ambassador to France, Ali Maher, announced that there will be a diplomatic movement soon between France and Egypt to make the final formula for preparing to convene the international conference for saving the peace process. Egypt-Regional-France, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Khatami: Strengthening relations with Arab states at top of Iran agenda
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami has asserted his country's desire to strengthen political and economic relations with the Arab states. Iran-Regional, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Lebanese Heroine Suha Beshara released after 10 years in prison
The Israeli occupation forces on Thursday released Lebanese militant Suha Beshara after being held for 10 years in Khiam prison for trying to assassinate the leader of the Israeli-allied South Lebanon Army, Antoine Lahd. Lebanon, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Non-Aligned Movement countries call for reform of United Nations
The 12th Non-Aligned Movement countries (NAM) summit closed works Thursday with the adoption of the "Durban Declaration" that calls for reforming and democratizing the UN system and international relations. Regional, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Syrian VP in South Africa: International community should boycott Israel
Syrian vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam delivered his country's speech before the 12th Non- Aligned Movement summit, currently being held in Durban, South Africa. Syria, Politics, 9/4/1998 - UN mission completes identification of potential voters in Sahara referendum
The UN identification commission completed on Wednesday the identification process with 147,000 applicants wishing to take part in the referendum on self-rule that the world body projects to hold in the Sahara. Morocco-West Sahara-UN, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Congo President Kabila visits Sudan secretly
Sudanese opposition sources told ArabicNews.com that the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Laurent Kabila, visited Khartoum secretly last week, where he met with Sudanese Ppresident Omar El-Bashir. Sudan-Congo, Politics, 9/4/1998 - US optimistic over Palestinian-Israeli negotiations
US President Bill Clinton from Moscow spoke on the telephone with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed with them the efforts exerted to revive peace negotiations between the two sides. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Three-way conflict over presidency of Egypt's El-Ahrar opposition party
The Egyptian El-Ahrar opposition party is getting ready to elect its chairman on October 9. Nominations will be opened on the Sunday for four days. Egypt, Politics, 9/4/1998 - European parliament calls for lifting sanctions on Libya
The US Senate urged Libya to send its two citizens suspected of being involved in the 1988 Lockerbie jet explosion to Holland to be tried before Scottish judges. Libya-European Union, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Palestinian Legislative Council calls for discharging security chief
The Palestinian Legislative Council renewed its demand for the discharge of the head of the preventive security bodies in the West Bank, Colonel Jibril Rajoub, until the completion of an investigation into an attack by members of this body on a group of the Palestinian deputies last week. Palestine, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Morocco's ministerial commission on emigration meets
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi chaired in Rabat Thursday a meeting of the ministerial emigration commission in charge of examining the issue of Moroccans' illegal emigration. Morocco, Politics, 9/4/1998 - NAM summit Backs UN Settlement Plan for the Sahara
The 12th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement renewed its backing of the UN settlement plan for the Sahara. Morocco-West Sahara-Non-Aligned Movement, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Egyptian food aid being delivered to south Sudan Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 9/4/1998
- More ID cards confiscated in Jerusalem Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/4/1998
- Kenyan president: Relations with Arabs not affected by Nairobi bombings
Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi has asserted that the Nairobi bombings will not undermine the good relations linking his country with the Arabs. He reiterated his country's position in favor of a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. Regional-Kenya, Politics, 9/4/1998 - A message from Syrian president to Mandela
President of the Republic of South Africa Nelson Mandela on Thursday received Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam. Syria-South Africa, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Palestinians not pleased with Arafat's new government
A questionnaire run by the general commission of the Palestinian official information revealed that most Palestinians are not satisfied with the government formed by President Yasser Arafat last month. Palestine, Politics, 9/4/1998 - Netanyahu invites Arafat, Assad to resume negotiations with Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the Palestinians and Syria to resume peace negotiation with Israel. Regional, Politics, 9/3/1998 - UN: Iraq's oil revenues insufficient for people's needs
Iraq's oil revenues are inferior to the needs of the population which is suffering from the effects of international embargo, said UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Arafat urges U.S administration to make its initiative public
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat has urged the U.S. administration to announce its undeclared initiative, saying that the Palestinians have accepted such initiative though it did not fully satisfy Palestinian expectations. Palestine, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Libyan president meets Moroccan delegation, strengthening relations
Libyan President Moammar Gadhafi met with a visiting Moroccan official delegation representing King Hassan II in the festivities marking Libya's national day, it was officially announced in Rabat. Libya-Morocco, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Baghdad seeks to lift UN trade embargo rather than extending oil-for-food
Iraqi Oil Minister Amer Muhammad Rashid on Tuesday said his country does not seek to extend validity of the oil-for-food program, rather to lift the trade embargo imposed on it. Iraq, Politics, 9/3/1998 - AL delegation to arrive in Libya on Lockerbie crisis
A delegation representing the Arab League will arrive in Tripoli today. It comprises the AL chief assistant secretaries, and chairman of his office. Libya-Regional, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Moroccan police dismantle clandestine emigration gang
The Moroccan police have dismantled a gang specializing in organizing clandestine emigration to Europe, Moroccan Al-Alam daily reported Wednesday. Morocco, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Russia stresses Madrid Middle East peace conference's formula
Spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov has discussed with the Israeli Minister of Trade and Industry Natan Sharansky in Moscow on Wednesday the situation in the Middle East peace process. Regional-Russia, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Switzerland urges Libya to accept to accept British - US demands on Lockerbie
Switzerland's Foreign Ministry announced that Switzerland has urged Libya to accept US and British demands in delivering the two suspected Libyans for trial in Holland. Libya-Switzerland, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Arab ministers: distinction between resistance and terrorism
Secretary general of the council of the Arab ministers of the interior, Ahmad Bin Muhammad al-Salem, said that the council's meeting due to be held in Tunis will concentrate on discussing several issues of concern to common Arab security, including fighting international terrorism. Regional, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Scott Ritter alleges US interfered to hamper Iraqi inspection efforts
Scott Ritter, the former US Marine and now former chief inspector of the concealment unit with the UN Special Commission On Iraq (UNSCOM) testified before the US Senate today on the surprising claims that the Untied States has obstructed the inspection process of his team in Iraq. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/3/1998 - FBI has full cooperation, but Saudi law presents problems Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 9/3/1998
- Iraqi Vice President visits US-hit medicinal factory in Khartoum Iraq-Sudan, Politics, 9/3/1998
- Visiting Euro-MP delegation meets Moroccan Press Union chief
A visiting European parliamentary delegation conferred in Rabat with the secretary general of the Moroccan Press Union, Youness Moujahed, on the situation of Moroccan press and on the problems faced by Moroccan journalists. Morocco-European Union, Politics, 9/3/1998 - Niger's president starts visit to Morocco Morocco-Niger, Politics, 9/3/1998
- Yemeni public organization for combating terrorism established Yemen, Politics, 9/3/1998
- New threat to US interests in the Gulf Kuwait-USA, Politics, 9/3/1998
- Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and Kurdish Democratic Party exchange captives Iraq, Politics, 9/3/1998
- Criteria for next Lebanese president set
A well-informed political source in Beirut said that specifications of the next Lebanese president had been determined by two influences. The first is regional, which is Syria and the second is international, namely the US. Lebanon, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Iraq: Ritter's resignation weakens US efforts to perpetuate sanctions
The controversial US arms inspector Scott Ritter provoked the US intelligence to sacrifice and pressure him to resign from UNSCOM since he was weakening the US position at the UN Security Council, according to Iraqi officials. Iraq, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Sudan demands condemnation of US shelling at Non-Aligned Movement summit
An Arabian source participating in the Non-Aligned Movement summit said that "Sudan obtained the approval of the summit's delegates on condemning the American aggression on its lands." Sudan, Politics, 9/2/1998 - NAM preparatory meetings expel uninvited Polisario representative
Last Saturday, the preparatory meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement summit expelled a representative of the self-declared "Sahrawi Republic" who had managed to obtain a badge without being formally invited by the movement. Morocco-West Sahara, Politics, 9/2/1998 - US ambassador in Beirut: Violence in the south should stop
The US new ambassador to Lebanon David Saterfield has expressed his country's deep concern over the situation in south Lebanon. He asserted the need to find a way to put an end to what he had called "violence" in South Lebanon so as to ensure security for all sides. Lebanon-USA, Politics, 9/2/1998 - New Somali reconciliation initiative
An official source at the Yemeni Foreign Ministry announced a new Yemeni initiative for achieving reconciliation in Somalia. Somalia-Yemen, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Jordan: No strategic dispute with Syria over Middle East peace
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdel Ilah al-Khatib said, "We hope our relations with Syria will be good on the basis of our being a state of a stand and sovereignty." Jordan-Syria, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Syrian VP condemn attack on Sudan, discuss relations with Jordanian
Syrian Vice-President Abdul Halim Khaddam received on Tuesday evening at his residence in Durban, South Africa, the head of the the Jordanian Council of Notables (al-Ayan ) Zeid al-Refae. Syria-Regional, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Arab-interior Arab Interior Ministers Meet In Tunis Regional, Politics, 9/2/1998
- Mediterranean lawyers to meet in Morocco
The Mediterranean lawyers will convene their 8th meeting in the central Moroccan city of Meknes this September 24-27 under the theme "Cooperation between the European Union and The Maghreb." Regional, Politics, 9/2/1998 - Moussa accuses Israel of creating frustration in the Middle East Egypt-Israel, Politics, 9/2/1998
- Tarawneh's government to make bid for confidence Jordan, Politics, 9/2/1998
- US Chief of Staff General Henry Shelton in Bahrain Bahrain-USA, Politics, 9/2/1998
- Sudanese plane violates Libyan embargo to celebrate revolution anniversary Sudan-Libya, Politics, 9/2/1998
- Arab conference discusses future of cooperation with Europe Regional-European Union, Politics, 9/2/1998
- America's ambassador will arrive at Beirut next week Lebanon, Politics, 9/2/1998
- Israeli peace movement against settlements in occupied Arab lands Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/2/1998
- US: Developing conflict with Iraq 'indisputable'
US State Department Deputy Spokesman James Foley said that it is "indisputable" that another confrontation with Iraq is in its early stages, stressing US support for UNSCOM, but declining to say what measures the US might take in the current dispute. Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Palestinians: Molcho secret agreement document insignificant
Palestinian sources played down the significance of reports coming from Israel saying that a secret document was drafted between Palestine Legislative Council Speaker Ahmed Qurei' and Yitzhak Molcho, the special advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Israeli official admits Syrian-Israeli peace agreement in August 1993
Israeli army radio today made the following interview with a reserve Israeli general and former chief of the Israeli intelligence. It stated that Israel and Syria were about to reach a bilateral peace agreement in August 1993 which would have provided for Israel's withdrawal from the Golan Heights, peace with diplomatic relations, security arrangements and normalization of relations. Syria-Israel, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Russia asks Annan to support Libya in Lockerbie case
Russia confirmed the importance that the United Nations' secretary general and the concerned parties with Lockerbie case reply to the questions presented by Libya concerning the British - American initiative to try two Libyan suspects in the Netherlands by a Scottish court. Regional-Libya-Russia, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Arab foreign ministers discuss Libyan proposal asking Britain to deliver terrorists
Egyptian sources confirmed to ArabicNews.com today that the Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi informed Egypt of the details of a failed British attempt to kill him in 1996 and his intention to take legal and political action toward Britain. Libya, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Sudan adheres to inspection call for US-raided factory
Sudan permanent representative at the UN, al-Fateh Bin Orwa, reiterated his country's continued desire to dispatch a UN fact-finding commission to Khartoum in order to get acquainted with the US claims, which say the pharmaceutical factory hit by the US produced medicines for Sudanese citizens. Sudan, Politics, 9/1/1998 - A message for Yemeni interior minister from his Saudi counterpart
Yemeni Minister of the Interior Lt. Gen. Hussein Arab on Monday received a message from his Saudi counterpart, Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz, concerning security relations between the two countries. Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 9/1/1998 - 147,112 persons identified as potential voters in referendum
The U.N. mission for the referendum in the Sahara (Minurso) has so far identified 147,112 potential voters in the referendum that the U.N. plans to hold in the area. Morocco, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Iraqi message to Annan
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz said in a message directed to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and to the Security Council's chairman that UNSCOM is under the control of the U.S.A. Iraq-UN, Politics, 9/1/1998 - More Lebanese complaints against Israel to April Understanding committee
The Israeli occupation forces displaced a Lebanese woman Salima Muhammad Hamdan (58) from Shabaa, close to the Lebanese-Palestinian borders, out of occupied South Lebanon strip. The woman had to cross three km on foot between the Israeli occupation checkpoint in Zamraya and the Lebanese army's checkpoint in Ein Ksour area. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Libya celebrates its 29th revolution anniversary
Libyans today celebrate the 29th anniversary of the launching of the al-Fateh revolution in September 1, 1969, when Col. Muammar al-Gaddafi along with a group of army officers toppled the constitutional monarchy of the then vacationing King Mohammad Idris al-Sanoussi in a bloodless revolution. Libya, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Report: Abu Nidal source of speculation on Egypt-US relations
The British daily Sunday Telegraph reported that a US attempt was foiled to kidnapped Abu Nidal, who was said to be recently arrested in Egypt. Egypt-USA, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Saudi, Bosnian military cooperation relations reviewed Saudi Arabia-Bosnia, Politics, 9/1/1998
- A message to UAE President from Zimbabwe counterpart United Arab Emirates, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Libyan-Egyptian cooperation relations reviewed
Secretary general of the people's committee for unity in Libya, Jumaa al-Fazzani, met today with Egyptian Minister of State for Administrative Development Muhammad Zaki Abu Amer and Health Minister Ismael Salaam currently visiting Libya. Egypt-Libya, Politics, 9/1/1998 - Hamas denies ties to Bin Laden Palestine-Regional, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Jordanian minister denies knowledge of inviting Syria to joint committee meetings Jordan, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Jordan criticizes the US policy toward Iraq Jordan-Iraq-USA, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Yemen mediation to the efforts of the Somali reconciliation. Yemen-Somalia, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Israeli police intensify patrols around Al Aqsa fearing revenge actions Palestine-Israel, Politics, 9/1/1998
- Jordan and Palestine accuse Israel of obstructing peace agreement
Jordan and Palestine directed severe criticism at the Israeli government, blaming it for the peace process impasse, in a joint statement at the conclusion of talks that took place in Amman between Jordan's Crown Prince Hassan and the Palestinian president. Jordan-Palestine, Politics, 9/1/1998 - US plans to strike Iraq in October
Diplomatic sources in Cairo said they expect the U.S. to direct a military strike at Iraq in October should Baghdad continue its refusal to cooperate with the special international committee, UNSCOM, investigating weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Iraq-USA, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Gaddafi refuses to deliver suspects immediately, asks for guarantees
Libyan President Moammar Gaddafi refused the US - British calls for the immediate delivery of the Libyan suspects in the Lokerbie bombing to the courts in the Netherlands. Libya, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Jordan: Ministers resign from al-Ayan council
Jordanian Prime Minister Fayez al-Tarawneh said that members of the Jordanian al-Ayan council who were selected as members in his government on August 20 will resign from the council according to a royal order. Jordan, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Syrian sources expect expanded military operation in Lebanon by Israel
Syrian diplomatic sources Saturday told ArabicNews.com that "Damascus has confirmed information about Israel's getting ready to make an expanded military operation in Lebanon." Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Morocco for peaceful settlement of Sebta and Mellilia issue
Morocco is for the peaceful settlement of the issue of "Sebta" and "Mellilia" (two northern Moroccan cities still controlled by Spain), Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi said. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 8/31/1998 - U.S. based Planet Hollywood bomb in South Africa has no link to Moroccon
Morocco's ambassador to South Africa, Benryane Mohamed Essaid, said press reports accusing a Moroccan national in the bomb explosion in a Cape Town restaurant were "dangerous and immature." Morocco-South Africa, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Strong security measures around US, British and Israeli embassies in Cairo
Security sources in the Egyptian Interior Ministry confirmed yesterday to ArabicNews.com that security procedures around the American, British and Israeli embassies in Cairo are extremely tight. Egypt, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Iraq criticizes Gulf states statement
Iraq has strongly criticized Kuwait as being behind a position against Baghdad adopted during a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council states on Friday in Jeddah. Iraq-Gulf, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Two Kurdistani parties exchange prisoners
The decision to release all prisoners of war in the two parties came just after positive talks between Talibani and a delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party on August 24 in Qala Shoulan in northeastern Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Sudan bans US flights, demands African summit discuss attack
Sudan announced that it is seeking to convene a special summit of the Organization of African Unity to take a position concerning the US attack on a medicine factory outside Khartoum. Sudan-OAU, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Israel releases woman who posted pictures insulting Prophet Mohammad Palestine-Israel, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Oman - India Oman-India, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Jordan - peace process Jordan, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Head of European Council Parliamentary Assembly in Morocco
Head of the Strasbourg-based European Council's Parliamentary Assembly, Leni Fischer, arrived Saturday here on a four-day work visit to give new momentum to cooperation between Morocco and the European Union. Morocco-European Union, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Sudanese envoy briefs Sanaa on factory attack Sudan-Yemen, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Libyan passenger plane violates air embargo Libya, Politics, 8/31/1998
- NAM foreign ministers meetings tackle peace process developments, combating terrorism
The conference of foreign ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement countries, started its works in Durban city in South Africa today and will last for two days. Regional, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Garang's army releases 77 governmental captives Sudan, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Zeroual in Mozambique today Algeria-Mozambique, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Sudanese foreign minister denies Sudan connected with Bin Laden
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael stated that Sudan has no commercial or political connections with Osama Bin Laden the Saudi dissident accused by the United States of sponsoring attacks against American targets. Sudan, Politics, 8/31/1998 - El-Azhar sheikh condemns embassy attacks as well as US attacks
Sheikh Al Azhar Mohammed Sayed Tantawi newly condemned today the American shelling of Sudan and Afghanistan. Regional, Politics, 8/31/1998 - Sanaa voice support for an Arab conference
Sanaa on Saturday voiced support for convening an Arab conference to draw up a "strategic" plan to counter Israeli and unify Arab states' ranks. Yemen-Regional, Politics, 8/31/1998 - King Fahd pardons 485 prisoners Saudi Arabia, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Arafat to visit Jordan today Palestine-Jordan, Politics, 8/31/1998
- Tehran: Taleban mobilizes forces on Iran's borders
Iranian sources today told ArabicNews.com that the Afghan Taleban movement has mobilized its troops on the border with Iran. The sources expressed their anxiety that the Taleban movement may make provocative measures against the Iranians leading to a military confrontation. Iran-Afghanistan, Politics, 8/31/1998