AFGHAN REVOLT

Evening Star, Issue 20054, 20 December 1928, Page 6

AFGHAN REVOLT

TWO FORTS CAPTURED . BRITISH PIAHE SHOT DOWN SITUATION” CAUSES ANXIETY. Pr«a Afsocialion—By Tcbgi'ipli—Copyright DELHI, December 10(Received December 20, at 11.30 a.m.) It is reported that tho Afghan rebels have seized two forte overlooking Kabul, with largo quantities of arms and ammunition, .and arc awaiting reinforcements for a. big assault.

A .British Air Force aeroplane, which attempted to cslaWisli communication with tho British Legation with a view to arranging lor the evacuation of British and Indian women and children, was damaged by shots Horn the rebels, and was forced to land near tho city. The fate of the pilot and observer is unknown. The situation is full of anxiety iqr the Indian Government from the viewpoint of the effect of a fanatical Afghan civil war on the north-west frontier.—Australian Press Association. GOVERNMENT HAS SITUATION IN HAND. The-Afghan Legation at London says that the main trouble with the natives concerning the now taxes has nothing to do witli King Amauullah’s reform policy. , .. Tho latest news from Kabul said that tho capital is quiet. A band oi highway robbers attacked a post twelve miles from the city, but were repulsed. It is not true that the King is taking refuge, as he is now residing at tho palace. Official telegrams state that the Europeans are sale and the Government is in full control of tho situation. The Afghan Legation at London has been in uninterrupted communication with Kabul by wireless throughout.— Australian Press Association-United Service.