Summary Meanwhile, Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has been made new Taliban Amir
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban scheduled to take place in Pakistan on Friday have been deferred in the aftermath of reported death of Taliban chief Mullah Omar, Dunya News reported.
According to the Foreign Office sources, the peace talks have been deferred following the reports if Omar’s death.
Pakistan had announced the second round of talks after the first one was deemed a success which was due to take place on July 31st in Pakistan.
The concern that the reports of Mullah Omar’s death can sabotage the process is running in the negotiating circles. The experts say that the confirmation of Omar’s death will not only sabotage the dialogue process but it will also dramatically reduce the chances of better security situation in the region.
Meanwhile, the Afghan Taliban have confirmed to the Pakistani authorities the death of Mullah Omar while announcing that Mullah Akhtar Mansoor has been made the new chief.
The session of Taliban shura to elect the new Amir took place today in which Mansoor was named the new chief after deliberations.
Mullah Akhtar Mansoor, previously the deputy to Mullah Omar, is a prominent member of Taliban shura and will now take the charge of the group.
