The military campaign carried out by the Taliban in Afghanistan is directed by the shura sheltering across the Pakistan border. Photograph: AFP/Getty ImagesSecret Joint Raid Captures Taliban’s Top Commander -- New York Times
WASHINGTON — The Taliban’s top military commander was captured several days ago in Karachi, Pakistan, in a secret joint operation by Pakistani and American intelligence forces, according to American government officials.
The commander, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, is an Afghan described by American officials as the most significant Taliban figure to be detained since the American-led war in Afghanistan started more than eight years ago. He ranks second in influence only to Mullah Muhammad Omar, the Taliban’s founder and a close associate of Osama bin Laden before the Sept. 11 attacks.
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More News On The Capture Of The Taliban's Top Military Commander
Top Taliban commander captured in Pakistan: report -- Washington Post/Reuters
Big news: Taliban's No. 2 captured -- Foreign Policy
Top Taliban Military Chief Captured in U.S.-Pakistani Raid -- FOX News
US-Pakistan Raid Nets Taliban's Military Chief -- Newser
US, Pakistan capture Taliban's top commander: report -- Geo News
Top Taliban commander said arrested -- UPI
Victory, and a Puzzle -- Power Line
My Comment: I am willing to bet that his Miranda Rights were not read.
On a side note, a few weeks ago The Guardian did a report that details the important role that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar plays in the Taliban military hierarchy. That link is here.
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