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July 29, 2015, 09:45:50 PM
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Although not seen in public since US-led coalition toppled his government in 2001, Omar’s death raises questions over future of Taliban and efforts to achieve peace.

Mullah Mohammed Omar, the Taliban leader, was declared dead by the Afghan government on Wednesday, ending years of fierce speculation over the reclusive figurehead’s whereabouts, but raising fresh questions over efforts to negotiate an end to decades of war.

read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/29/taliban-leader-mullah-omar-dead-claims
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July 30, 2015, 12:09:24 AM
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looks like he is dead since 2013, why did they confirm it only now?

Laggards, are them?
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July 30, 2015, 12:25:00 AM
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The Afghan government confirmed that Mullah Omar died 2 years ago in Pakistan.
No reaction from the Pakistan government yet.
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