02/17/10

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A Pakistan military chief confirmed today that the Afghan Taliban’s number two leader has been arrested. Major General Athar Abbas’s statement was the first official confirmation that Mullah Baradar is in Pakistani custody. Pakistani and US officials said yesterday that Baradar was arrested this month in the southern city of Karachi in what is being interpreted as a major blow to the militant movement in Afghanistan and a boost to US efforts in the war there. Australia Network News: Pakistan confirms capture of Taliban commander.

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