Taliban announce death of ex-minister

The Taliban’s former defence minister died in a Pakistani jail in 2010, a spokesman for the insurgent group said today.

Taliban announce death of ex-minister
Mon, 13 Feb, 2012 - 09:41

The Taliban’s former defence minister died in a Pakistani jail in 2010, a spokesman for the insurgent group said today.

Little had been heard of Obaidullah Akhund since he was arrested by Pakistani authorities in 2007.

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