Afghanistan: Heart of darkness

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — As the Taliban launch a new offensive against opposition forces, the threat which this Islamic regime pos

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mohammed Omar":

"… led to Kandahar in southern Afghanistan, the base of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar.In interviews, Taliban officials deny they are helping the IMU. But a seni …"

Afghanistan: Inside the Taliban

LAHORE, Pakistan, October 18, 2001 — UNITED STATES and British forces that launched their assault on Afghanistan this week can expect tough

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mohammed Omar":

"… ined close friends, comrades-in-arms who are loyal to their leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar.Originally from two southern provinces, Kandahar and Urozgan, most were to …"

"… hful Afghan people under the leadership of the Emir of the faithful Mullah Mohammed Omar and to make him triumph over the infidel forces,” bin Laden told Qatar …"