The Pakistani Taliban seems more united than our
Congress these days. According to a profile released by the BBC today,"
Fazlullah is extremely close to the Afghan Taliban and was always their
preferred choice as the Taliban leader in Pakistan."
Fazlullah is the man who lead the assassination
attempt against Malala Yousafzai in 2012. He is responsible for the destruction
of many schools and has created a network of Taliban districts controlled by Sharia law.
The BBC profile reports that Fazlullah, "first
came to prominence a decade ago with his fiery radio tirades against the
Pakistani government, education and the polio vaccine." Nicknamed the
Radio Mullah, he is known for using technology to spread the ideology honed by
legendary jihadi scholars.
Fazlullah has fought battles all over the region.
Like a myth in the making, he has been mistakenly reported dead numerous times.
This appointment comes as the U.S. prepares to draw
down activity in the region, relying more and more on drone strikes. A drone
strike killed Fazlullah's predecessor, Mehoud, last week.
Already naming targets, Fazlullah has the potential
to be a bigger thorn in the side of those fighting the radicals.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-24847165
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