Man believed to be Akhtar Mansoor is seen in undated photo. CBS
Aug 21 The new leader of the Taliban has met influential clerics seeking to heal a rift after the death of founder Mullah Omar, in the latest gathering to anger the Afghan government, which accuses Pakistan of allowing militants to meet on its territory.
Several key Taliban commanders pledged allegiance to Mullah Akhtar Mansour after his swift appointment to lead the armed Islamist movement in July, but other senior figures, including Omar's son, reject the way he was selected.
"These clerics tried to remove differences between Mansour and other Taliban members," Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told Reuters, referring to Thursday's meeting. "They listened to each other's viewpoint, but didn't reach a conclusion."
Update #1: Afghan ties with Pakistan sour as Taliban gain strength -- AP
Update #2: Taliban continues holding gatherings in Pakistan despite Afghanistan anger -- Khaama Press
WNU Editor: The Pakistanis are not even hiding it any-more.
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