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Northern Alliance wants talks in Bonn to be adjourned

Afghanistan's Northern Alliance has demanded a 10-day adjournment of power-sharing talks in the German city of Bonn.

Two representatives of former king Zahir Shah said the Northern Alliance's delegation chief Yunus Qanooni had requested to return to Kabul for final consultations.

But, the United Nations and rival groups have refused, and talks appear to be continuing.

1/12/01 7:28:59 | ABC Radio Australia News

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