Khaama Press: The letter states that the attack near Jamhoriat hospital with an ambulance has not only resulted in massive civilian casualties but resulted into depiction of a negative image of Taliban on domestic and international level besides resulting into reduced support to the movement. According to Mullah Yaqoob, the attack was carried out based on the
VOA News Ayaz Gul May 25, 2016 ISLAMABAD—Afghanistan’s Taliban says Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada has been appointed the new chief of the group following the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansoor. In a Pashto language statement on Wednesday, the Tailban also formally confirmed Mansoor was killed in a U.S. drone attack last week. “Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada has
VOA News Ayaz Gul May 24, 2016 ISLAMABAD—While the Afghan Taliban have still not officially confirmed or denied the death of their chief, Mullah Mansoor, in a U.S. drone attack, insurgent leaders appear to be preparing the ground for a leadership transition. In a Pashto-language statement released to pro-Taliban media outlets, a senior member of
Khaama Press: According to the local media reports in Pakistan, the breakthrough was achieved with the mediation of Haqqani Network leader Sirajuddin Haqqani. One of the major breakthroughs was the announcement of allegiance by Mullah Abdul Qayyum Zakir to Taliban supreme leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor. The other breakthroughs according to the reports were securing top positions for Mullah
VOA News Ayaz Gul April 4, 2016 ISLAMABAD—Afghanistan’s Taliban announced Monday its deceased leader Mullah Omar’s elder son has assumed command of the insurgency in 15 out of the country’s 34 provinces. A Taliban statement said Omar’s son, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, also has been inducted into the powerful decision making leadership council that the group