By Ejaz Khan

Rahimullah Yusufzai spoke to Sulaimaan Ravat on Radio Islam this morning on the alleged passing of Taliban Leader “Ameerul Mu’mineen” Mullah Muhammad Omar:

“These reports are more credible, the Taliban voices of denial are far softer than in previous.  

Afghan government says he is dead,Pakistan Government not saying anything yet.

Taliban were able to keep it secret up until now.

Morale of Taliban fighters have been high so it was important to keep it secret.
Yesterday Taliban Captured 8^th district they have captured in the last 2 months.

Whatever happens now, whether they have a leader that will be acceptable to all, whether Mullah Umar death will be a factor in Morale, they will continue fighting occupation.”

On Growing strength of Taliban:

“Taliban are significant as a force. They have some political support but as a fighting force they have only grown stronger.

US forces have negotiated with Taliban, there were soldier swops and even high level Taliban leadership were released from Guantanamo in exchange for US soldiers.

First US called them “Terrorists” whom they don’t negotiated with, now they are negotiating with them which only proves how strong they are now.”

On a Post Mullah Omar Taliban:

“Taliban will remain a force to be reckoned with.”

On reports that ISIL is trying to garner a following in Afghanistan: 

“ISIL is not a major player, I don’t think many people here are inspired by ISIL and Baghdadi.
An Insignificant player, doesn’t have a bright future in this region.”

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