Reports of Haqqani network founder’s death, family denies
August 8, 2015
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Reports of Haqqani network founder’s death, family denies

Now the new elected leader Mansoor has been given the same respect as Mullah Omar.

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AP News Guide: Death of Taliban leader roils Afghan politics
August 8, 2015
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AP News Guide: Death of Taliban leader roils Afghan politics

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

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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Service Member Killed in Kabul Attack
August 8, 2015
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North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Service Member Killed in Kabul Attack

A wave of attacks in Kabul on Afghan police, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation installations and…

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New Afghan Taliban leader calls for unity
August 8, 2015
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New Afghan Taliban leader calls for unity

If Mullah Mansoor fails to hold the movement together, the ultimate beneficiary could be the…

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NATO says 1 service member killed in attack on Kabul base
August 8, 2015
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NATO says 1 service member killed in attack on Kabul base

The strike on Camp Integrity came barely 24-hours after multiple bombings rocked the Afghan capital…

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Talks delayed due to request by Afghan Taliban after Mullah Omar’s death
August 8, 2015
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Talks delayed due to request by Afghan Taliban after Mullah Omar’s death

Omar appointed Mansoor as his deputy and acting head of the shura or leadership council…

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Taliban’s feared Haqqani network leader dead
August 8, 2015
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Taliban’s feared Haqqani network leader dead

High-ranking officials from the Afghan Taliban confirmed on Thursday the death of their leader, Mullah…

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Haqqani Network Chief Jalaluddin Haqqani Dead
August 7, 2015
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Haqqani Network Chief Jalaluddin Haqqani Dead

After the US-led invasion, remnants of the Taliban led by Mullah Omar fled over the…

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Can a dead Mullah Omar kill Taliban peace talks?
August 7, 2015
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Can a dead Mullah Omar kill Taliban peace talks?

The Taliban announced Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader on Friday, marking a historic…

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New Afghan Taliban chief keeps hope alive for Pakistan-brokered — News analysis
August 7, 2015
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New Afghan Taliban chief keeps hope alive for Pakistan-brokered — News analysis

The Taliban introduced that Mullah Mansoor was their new chief on Thursday and launched a…

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