(2)Northern Alliance stages military drill

(2)Northern Alliance stages military drill

JABAL-US-SARAJ, Afghanistan - Northern Alliance President Burhanuddin Rabani (R) and Gen. Mohammad Fahim inspect their soldiers during a military drill at Jabal-us-Saraj, northern Afghanistan on Nov. 5. Some 7,000 soldiers took part in the drill, meant to demonstrate the opposition force's readiness to advance on Kabul.

Northern Alliance to launch full ground assault before Ramadan

Northern Alliance to launch full ground assault before Ramadan

DALAN SANG, Afghanistan - The ousted Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on Nov. 4. He said the Northern Alliance will launch a full ground assault against Taliban troops before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts in mid-November, adding that the time is right for the operation.

Northern Alliance to launch full ground assault before Ramadan

Northern Alliance to launch full ground assault before Ramadan

DALAN SANG, Afghanistan - The ousted Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani speaks in an interview with Kyodo News on Nov. 4. He said the Northern Alliance will launch a full ground assault against Taliban troops before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts in mid-November, adding that the time is right for the operation.

(2)Northern Alliance stages military drill

(2)Northern Alliance stages military drill

JABAL-US-SARAJ, Afghanistan - Northern Alliance President Burhanuddin Rabani (R) and Gen. Mohammad Fahim inspect their soldiers during a military drill at Jabal-us-Saraj, northern Afghanistan on Nov. 5. Some 7,000 soldiers took part in the drill, meant to demonstrate the opposition force's readiness to advance on Kabul.