Secret US/Pakistani Raid Captures Taliban’s Top Commander
WASHINGTON — The Taliban’s top military commander was captured several days ago in Karachi, Pakistan, in a secret joint operation by Pakistani and American intelligence forces, according to American government officials.The commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is an Afghan described by American officials as the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the American-led war in Afghanistan started more than eight years ago. He ranks second in influence only to Mullah Muhammad Omar, the Taliban’s founder and a close associate of Osama bin Laden before the Sept. 11 attacks.
Mullah Baradar has been in Pakistani custody for several days, with American and Pakistani intelligence officials both taking part in interrogations, according to the officials.
No BS this is huge in the fight.....this man is BIG.
UPDATE: Could this be connected..Jihahi websites: Don't answer that knock on the door
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GO TEAM!
Combination image made from undated photos released by the Dubai Ruler's Media Office on Monday, which were claimed by Dubai's Police Chief to show eleven suspects wanted in connection with the killing of the Hamas POS.
Well done guys . . .eleven heros to celebrate.
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