Taliban take over Afghan province
Following the withdrawal of United States troops from key bases, the Taliban have taken control of Afghanistan's Nuristan province. It is now under Qari Ziaur Rahman, a Taliban commander with strong ties to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. With this haven, the Taliban's first goal is to disrupt next month's runoff presidential election, then to assist militants in Pakistan. - Syed Saleem Shahzad (Oct 28, '09)
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/KJ29Df04.html
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Nuristan's top gun
Qari Ziaur Rahman, the Taliban commander who has assumed control of Nuristan province, represents the new breed of anti-United States leaders. Syed Saleem Shahzad interviewed him last year.
http://www.atimes.com/video/ziaur-interview.html
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