Taliban military chief seized in Pakistan, Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus: Analysis: Impact of arrest!

A man described as the Afghan Taliban's most senior commander, Mullah Abdul GhaniAbdul Ghani Baradar, is captured in Pakistan. He was seized in a morning raid on Madrassa Khuddamul Quran near Karachi by Pakistan's ISI intelligence service on February 8th. Of course it is denied but this is great! Taliban 'military chief' seized in Pakistan

Profile: Mullah Baradar this is a serious big catch! Not only because he was grabbed in Karachi Pakistan by the ISI but because they were using CIA intelligence and he was grabbed while conducting day to day business where he was once protected and safe. His capture is even bigger because he not only is second only to Mullah Omar and Taliban's military commander. Baradar was Mullah Omar's right hand man

This is a huge development and his knowledge is extensive. We have to hope he talks! He is one of the four men who founded the Taliban movement in Afghanistan 1994 and I am sure he knows the disposition of Bin Laden and the whereabouts of Mullah Omar. I understand he is talking and we can only hope to see future sting operations. He is a childhood friend of Omar's and a long time adviser.
Analysis: Impact of arrest

This is pretty cool you can look at the large map indicating all the areas in Pakistan next to the border where the Taliban or any of the other militants cross the border to fight. Click on the provinces or the links below the map to see how militants operate on either side of the border. Afghan-Pakistan militant nexus

A Taliban commander said despite what the US is saying Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar is safe. They say he was not caught in the ISI operation. I think this is a stunning development as he was arrested in a Madrassa, this is sacred in Pakistan, I am sure the Taliban is trying to prevent their fighters from being disheartened and giving up the fight because their leader was caught. I am hoping that is exactly the case!

There is growing trust and cooperation all around in the battle against the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan is cooperating more than ever. He may of not handled day to day operations but his capture is very symbolic.

As we said, he in fact was captured at a Madrassa by the ISI and that is huge! I hope this breaks the Taliban’s back as they are disheartened with their commanders capture in Pakistan along with the death of many of their leaders, and NATO’s operation across the border to clean out their last stronghold. On that note I just heard resistance in Marjah has now gotten light. I hope they melt back into society!





James Joiner
Gardner, Ma
www.anaveragepatriot.com