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MP claims Taliban Supreme Leader recently visited Ghazni and led attacks
 [Khaama (Afghanistan)] A member of parliament has claimed that Taliban Supreme Leader Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour recently visited Ghazni province and led Death Eater attacks there.Arif Rahmani who represents Ghazni province in Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of the Parliament said during Wednesday's session that Mullah Mansour stayed in Nawa District for five days to lead operation. This was the first time he came to Afghanistan, even though, government knew about it but no actions taken against him, Rahmani said. Giving insight about the recent failed attack of Taliban on Ghazni city, Rahmani said that they "Taliban" planned to explode several boom-mobiles and other Death Eaters to storm the scenic provincial capital but security forces foiled the plan. He said Taliban are now planning to attack Qara Bagh and Moqar districts. Rahmani's comments come after the Deputy Chief of Staff of Afghan National Army said that they prevented the arrival of Mullah Akhtar Mansour in northern Kundoz province. General Murad Ali Murad said that Taliban planned to occupy the province's capital for a few days and bring their supreme leader for a presser to show that he is in Afghanistan. Mullah Akhtar Mohammad Mansour is believed to be in Pakistain. Posted by: Fred 2015-10-15 |
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