Friday, August 17, 2012

Afghan Taliban Leader Claims Victory In Eid Message



Taliban Leader Claims Victory In Eid Message -- Al Jazeera

Mullah Omar says "unique distinction" of this year's summer offensive is that it has reached all corners of Afghanistan.

Mullah Omar, the leader of the Taliban, has issued an Eid message claiming victories on the battlefield against NATO.

The rare statement from Omar, believed by Afghanistan to be hiding in neighbouring Pakistan, came on Friday as Muslims prepared for Eid-al-Fitr celebrations marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The seven-page message was posted on the Taliban's website.

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More News on Taliban Leader Mullah Omar

Mullah Omar issues Eid message
-- Pakistan Today/AFP
Taliban leader urges insurgents to cut civilian deaths -- Jerusalem Post/Reuters
Taliban chief says his fighters have infiltrated Afghan forces and are killing foreign troops -- Washington Post/AP
Reclusive Taliban leader says fighters infiltrating Afghan forces -- CNN
NATO brands Taliban leader Omar's Eid message 'insane' -- AFP
ISAF Commander Slams Mullah Omar's Eid Message As 'Message Of Death, Hate' -- RTT News
Taliban Leader Issues "An Unmistakable Message of Death" -- Voice of America

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