Mullah Omar nominates his successor
Taliban spiritual leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has nominated an Afghan warrior to succeed him as leader.
Mullah Akhtar Usmani was named as the successor in the event of Mullah Omar's death.
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SUBSCRIBETaliban spiritual leader Mullah Mohammed Omar has nominated an Afghan warrior to succeed him as leader.
Mullah Akhtar Usmani was named as the successor in the event of Mullah Omar's death.
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