Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
Taliban Reject Afghan Elections, Vow To Fight Until Troops Leave -- Reuters
Aug 6 (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban will not take part in next year's presidential elections and will wage war until foreign troops leave the country, the group's elusive leader, Mullah Mohammad Omar, said in a message released on Tuesday.
The announcement is likely to frustrate the international community, which had been hoping the resumption of stalled peace talks in the Gulf state of Qatar may lead to the Islamist group's participation in the April elections.
"As to the deceiving drama under the name of elections 2014, our pious people will not tire themselves out, nor will they participate," an English translation of Omar's message, provided by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, said.
The Taliban rejected two previous presidential elections but this was the first time they have publicly boycotted the 2014 poll.
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More News On Afghan Taliban Leader Mullah Mohammad Omar Commenting On Elections, Peace Talks, And The War
Taliban leader dismisses Afghan vote as 'waste of time' -- FOX News/AFP
Taliban's Mullah Omar rejects Afghan polls as 'waste of time' -- The Guardian
Taliban chief Mullah Mohd. Omer dismiss Afghan presidential elections -- Khaama Press
Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar vows no power grab -- BBC
Taliban leader downplays talks with U.S. -- Washington Times
Taliban leader says still willing to talk -- USA Today
Taliban Chief Warns on Keeping Foreign Troops in Afghanistan -- Wall Street Journal
Mullah Omar says Taliban wants "inclusive government" in Afghanistan -- Foreign Policy
Defiant message further dims Afghan peace hopes -- Stars and Stripes
Eid message: Mullah Omar blames US for Qatar dialogue deadlock -- Express Tribune
My Comment: No one has seen or heard from Mullah Omar for over 10 years. Is he the one who is making these remarks .... or is it just a spokesman for the Taliban using his name .... no one really knows.
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