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
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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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New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits
August 4, 2015
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New Taliban leader facing tension as top official quits

The group said Mullah Mansoor’s appointment had been made with the consent of all leaders…

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Afghan Taliban praise their new leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor
August 4, 2015
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Afghan Taliban praise their new leader Mullah Akhtar Mansoor

By Lynne O’Donnell And Mirwais Khan, The Associated Press on July 31, 2015.

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The Afghan government is investigating reports Taliban leader Mullah Omar is
August 4, 2015
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The Afghan government is investigating reports Taliban leader Mullah Omar is

When contacted by the Voice of America, a Taliban spokesman insisted that the group’s leader…

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Taliban official resigns in sign of growing internal divide
August 4, 2015
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Taliban official resigns in sign of growing internal divide

A top Taliban official announced his resignation on Tuesday amid a growing leadership struggle in…

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