The Afghan Taliban Has Elected a New Leader After Mullah Omar’s Death
August 6, 2015
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The Afghan Taliban Has Elected a New Leader After Mullah Omar’s Death

The Arg statement now confirming Mullah Omar’s presence and death in Karachi, in effect formally…

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Leader of Haqqani Network Jalaluddin Haqqani dead- Afghan Taliban
August 5, 2015
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Leader of Haqqani Network Jalaluddin Haqqani dead- Afghan Taliban

After years of failed initiatives, peace talks finally began between Taliban and Afghanistan, with Pakistan…

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Mullah Omar’s family refuses to pledge allegiance to new Taliban chief
August 5, 2015
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Mullah Omar’s family refuses to pledge allegiance to new Taliban chief

His charismatic stature had kept the group together and effective; his successor is not likely…

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Death of Taliban leader roils Afghan politics — AP News Guide
August 5, 2015
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Death of Taliban leader roils Afghan politics — AP News Guide

The new Afghan Taliban leader appealed for unity in the insurgency in his first public…

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New Taliban chief calls for unity in ranks
August 5, 2015
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New Taliban chief calls for unity in ranks

On Sunday, the Taliban issued a written statement purportedly quoting Jalaluddin Haqqani, the leader of…

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White House says former Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead, urges reconciliation
August 5, 2015
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White House says former Taliban leader Mullah Omar is dead, urges reconciliation

In the meanwhile, Afghan Taliban Movement key commander Mullah Abdul Qayum Zakir has rejected reports…

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Mullah Omar, Afghan Taliban Leader, Died 2 Years Ago, Intelligence Sources Say
August 5, 2015
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Mullah Omar, Afghan Taliban Leader, Died 2 Years Ago, Intelligence Sources Say

“Mansour is seen as a man of Pakistan – that is why severe differences are…

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Suicide bomber on motorcycle kills 15 near Afghan market
August 5, 2015
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Suicide bomber on motorcycle kills 15 near Afghan market

Taliban Names Mullah Omar’s Successor
August 4, 2015
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Taliban Names Mullah Omar’s Successor

It meant Mullah Omar was viewed by the Taliban and al-Qaida as the leader of…

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Afghan Taliban denounce ‘propaganda’ against their movement
August 4, 2015
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Afghan Taliban denounce ‘propaganda’ against their movement

Tayyab Agha’s resignation came amid amid growing rift among the Taliban leaders regarding the appoint…

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