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But the Afghan seat at the United Nations continues to be held by former President Burhanuddin Rabbani.
BBC: Analysis: Who are the Taleban?
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Mr Masoud was defence minister in that government, headed by Burhanuddin Rabbani, which, theoretically, is still in existence in exile.
ECONOMIST: Ahmad Shah Masoud
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The truth is that President Burhanuddin Rabbani -- or, more precisely, his military commander, Mr. Ahmadshah Massoud -- controls Kabul.
CNN: A Workable Plan