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Taliban name Mullah Nazir’s replacement
Bahwal Khan, the new emir of the Mullah Nazir group, maintains close ties to al Qaeda, the Afghan Taliban, and a host of terrorist groups, US intelligence officials told The Long War Journal. Additionally, the US intelligence officials denied that the Pakistani government or military aided in the killing of Nazir.
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Taliban kill 9 Pakistani troops in North Waziristan ambush
The Taliban ambushed a convoy near Miramshah, inflicting “heavy losses” on Pakistani troops.
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Taliban demand release of bin Laden’s wives, kill 7 Pakistani troops
“We will carry out suicide bombings against security forces and the government across the country,” a Taliban spokesman said. The Taliban also threatened two female Pakistani activists who have worked for the well-being of women and children in Pakistan.
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Taliban flex muscles in Miramshah
Hundreds of Taliban fighters patrolled the Miramshah bazaar after the Shura-e-Murakeba ordered a halt in attacks against Pakistani troops and an end to kidnappings.
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Al Qaeda remains entrenched in Pakistan’s tribal areas
Al Qaeda’s role in the formation of the Shura-e-Murakeba demonstrates that the group is still a significant player in Pakistan’s tribal areas.
