Monday, October 18, 1999
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 7
World
Pakistani military head unveils ruling council
General plans to pull troops off border, return to civilian rule
The Associated Press
ISLAMABAD) Pakistan—The head of Pakistan's new military regime announced yesterday a unilateral reduction of troops on the Indian border, the establishment of a military-technocrat ruling council and an eventual return to civilian rule.
Gen. Pervaiz Musharraf announced the formation of a sixmember National Security Council of army officers and experts in legal, foreign and national affairs to govern the country. The council would be assisted by a think tank of experts.
The speech was Musharrafa's first public appearance since he went on national television to announce the ouster of the civilian government Oct. 12.
Musharraf said the constitution was not scrapped — only temporarily suspended. He gave no indication of when civilian rule would be restored but said the armed forces had no intention to stay in charge longer than necessary.
Musharraf said he would welcome a resumption of result-oriented talks with nuclear rival India, which has fought three wars with Pakistan since both countries won their independence from Britain in 1947.
But Musharraf made it clear that Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiri militants with moral, political and diplomatic backing. The militants are seeking independence from India in Kashmir, the country's only Muslim-majority state.
The announcement of a thinning of troops on the Indian border was unexpected. Musharraf said it was intended as a gesture to rebuild confidence with New Delhi.
"I take this opportunity to announce a unilateral military de-escalation on our international borders with India and initiate the return of all our forces moved to the borders in the recent past," Musharraf said.
India reacted cautiously to the announcement, saying the proposed pullback was not from the volatile cease-fire line in Kashmir, where tensions are the highest.
"They say they will pull back from the international border," said Brajesh Mishra, India's national security adviser. "Tension was not on the international border."
Chechen president wants negotiations with Russia
The Associated Press
GROZNY, Russia— Russian artillery and warplanes pressed their attacks around Chechnya's capital yesterday, while the Chechen president called for urgent negotiations to end the fighting.
The Russian commander in Chechnya, Col. Gen. Viktor Kazantsev, said yesterday his forces had taken a strategic ridge about 21 miles northwest of Grozny, on the south side of the Terek River that marks the northern third of Chechnya.
Also yesterday, Chechen President Aslan Maskhadov called for talks, despite earlier Kremlin refusals. "I am for negotiations, because I am a president and people are being killed," he said at a news conference.
But, he said of the Russians,
"Let them shoot again. I am sure
we will win."
Russian forces' slow push toward Grozny has raised fears that the army could be heading into a repeat of the 1994-96 war, where Chechen guerrillas devastated Russian formations in street-fighting in the capital. The war ended with Russian forces withdrawing and Chechnya winning effective independence although technically remaining part of Russia.
Russia launched the new offensive against Chechnya after Islamic militants invaded neighboring Dagestan in August and September, aiming to set up an Islamic state in the Casmuscas.
Yesterday, Russian tanks and artillery also were positioned on a hill just outside Grozny, having moved into position a day earlier.
Although Russian troops reportedly clashed with Chechen fighters north of the Terek yesterday, the north of Chechnya appeared under strong Russian control. Kazantsev said the army had completed the first stage of its strategy for wiping out the Islamic militants.
What Russia plans for the second stage is not clear, but both sides appeared to be preparing for heavy fighting.
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KU Taiwanese Student Association is asking students, faculty and staff to extend a helping hand with the earthquake relief fund effort. KU TSA will collect donations and forward to the parties responsible in relieving people who are now homeless because of the earthquake. Please make checks payable to KU Taiwanese Student Association. The mailing address for KU TSA is
2500 W. 6th Street, Apt. #404,
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785)749-2541
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