Mullah Akhtar Mansour

Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after Mansour's death

Afghan Taliban have named a deputy to former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader, a spokesman says in a statement, the group's first official confirmation that Mansour was killed in a US drone strike.

Obama confirms Taliban leader's death in US strike

President Barack Obama confirms Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour is killed in a US air strike, hailing his death as an "important milestone" in efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

Taliban splinter group names leader

A breakaway Afghan Taliban faction has appointed its own leader, underlining deep divisions in the group following the death of founder Mullah Omar.

Taliban admit covering up death of Mullah Omar

The Afghan Taliban have confirmed covering up their former leader Mullah Omar's death for more than two years.

May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016

Afghan Taliban appoint new leader after Mansour's death

Afghan Taliban have named a deputy to former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour as their new leader, a spokesman says in a statement, the group's first official confirmation that Mansour was killed in a US drone strike.

May 23, 2016
May 23, 2016

Obama confirms Taliban leader's death in US strike

President Barack Obama confirms Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour is killed in a US air strike, hailing his death as an "important milestone" in efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015

Taliban splinter group names leader

A breakaway Afghan Taliban faction has appointed its own leader, underlining deep divisions in the group following the death of founder Mullah Omar.

August 31, 2015
August 31, 2015

Taliban admit covering up death of Mullah Omar

The Afghan Taliban have confirmed covering up their former leader Mullah Omar's death for more than two years.