Afghanistan to ask Pakistan about Taliban chief's whereabouts
Afghanistan will demand an explanation from Pakistan on the
whereabouts of a former Taliban second-in-command when the leaders of both
countries meet next week to discuss how to end years of insurgency. The
whereabouts of Mullah Baradar has been the source of intense speculation since
Pakistan announced his release on September 20. Pakistani sources say he is
still kept in a safe house and is closely watched by his Pakistani handlers.
The Afghan Taliban say Baradar effectively remains under arrest and that his
health has deteriorated. Some analysts say that Pakistan sees Baradar as a tool
who could help it have a say in any future peace deal and limit rival India's
influence over Afghanistan after 2014.
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