Tuesday, January 25, 2011

The Death Of Pakistan's Taliban Godfather -- A News Roundup

One-time CIA ally Sultan Amir Tarar died ten months after being kidnapped by militants. Azaan TV

He Trained The Taliban – And They Kidnapped Him -- MSNBC

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Sultan Ameer Tarar, a U.S.-trained former Pakistani spymaster who guided the Taliban as they rose to power in Afghanistan, has died – after being kidnapped by the same people he once helped.

And now the group is apparently holding his body for ransom.

A colorful figure also widely known by the code name Col. Imam, Tarar was instantly recognizable by his small white turban and army camouflage jacket.

Once asked if he was copying Osama Bin Laden by wearing the same style turban, he replied, “No, Osama has copied me.”

Read more ....

More News On the Death Of The Taliban 'Godfather'

Ex-Pakistani spy Colonel Imam dies in captivity -- L.A. Times
Legendary Pakistani Spy Dies in Militant Custody -- Voice of America
Sultan Amir Tarar, aka Colonel Iman, Pakistani spy and Taliban mentor, dies in militants' captivity -- New York Daily News
Kidnapped former Pakistan intelligence agent dies -- CNN
Former Pak spy who trained Taliban dies: official -- AFP
Taliban mentor said dead in captivity in Pakistan -- Reuters
Taliban mentor dies in captivity in Pakistan -- AP
Taliban 'godfather' dies while held by Islamist militants -- The Independent
Onetime Taliban Handler Dies in Their Hands -- The Telegraph
Pakistan's Godfather of the Taliban dies -- The Guardian
Colonel Imam’s death shows Taliban losing control in Pakistan borders -- The Telegraph

No comments: