Another Top Afghan Militant Leader Being Reported Dead One Year After His Death

Pakistani militant Jalaluddin Haqqani (file photo)

BBC: Afghan militant leader Jalaluddin Haqqani 'has died'

Jalaluddin Haqqani, the Afghan founder of the militant Haqqani network, died at least a year ago, sources close to the group have told the BBC.

Haqqani died after a long illness and was buried in Afghanistan, the sources added.

Rumours about Haqqani's death have circulated for some years and can still not be independently confirmed.

The latest report comes a day after the Taliban acknowledged that its leader, Mullah Omar, was dead.

Reports of Haqqani's death, quoting Taliban sources, also appeared in Pakistani media on Friday. One senior Afghan official said he had died six years ago.

WNU Editor: Another top militant's death being reported a year after the fact .... of course .... the family is denying these reports .... Rumors Over Jalalludin Haqqani's Death Swirl, Family Denies (Reuters).

More News On The Death Of Jalaluddin Haqqani

Jalaluddin Haqqani, veteran Afghan militant leader, 'has died' -- The Telegraph
Haqqani Network leader Jalaluddin Haqqani has died -- Khaama Press
Pakistani Media: Founder Of Militant Haqqani Militant Died 'A Year Ago' -- Radio Free Europe
‘Haqqani Network’ chief Jalaluddin Haqqani dead -- Times of India
Jalaluddin Haqqani, chief of Haqqani network, dead: Report -- Hindustan Times
Haqqani Network Chief Jalaluddin Haqqani Dead: Sources -- NDTV