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Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility on behalf of the Taliban for attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces, was arrested in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Latifi was not a prominent figure in the Taliban while the Islamic militia was in power in Afghanistan, only becoming a media contact after the ouster of the movement in a U.S.-led war in 2001.
Latifi's arrest was not announced because he was being interrogated about other Taliban leaders, the official said.
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Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility for the Taliban for attacks against U.S.-led coalition forces, was caught in southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
A U.S. official told FOX News the arrest of Latifi is "significant in a symbolic sense" in that U.S. intelligence anticipated that the arrest would not have a huge impact on the operations of the Taliban, which has been trying to reconstitute itself.
Latifi was not a prominent figure in the Taliban while the Islamic militia was in power, only becoming a media contact after the ouster of the movement.
Taliban spokesman: Chief in Afghanistan - Boston.com(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility on behalf of the Taliban for attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces, was arrested earlier this week in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Latifi was not a prominent figure in the Taliban while it was in power in Afghanistan, only becoming a media contact after the ouster of the movement in a U.S.-led war in 2001.
The announcement of Latifi's arrest had been delayed because he was being interrogated about other Taliban leaders, the official said.
US forces kill seven in Afghanistan - Breaking News(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi, a purported Taliban spokesman, said Raz Mohammed, his wife and six of his children were killed in the clash on Wednesday afternoon when US troops surrounded the tents where Mohammed was living in Waza Khwa, an impoverished district on the Pakistani border.
Mullah HakimLatifi, a purported Taliban spokesman, said the clash occurred when US troops surrounded the tents where Mohammed was living.
Latifi claimed that eight American soldiers had perished in the battle, but the American military said none of its soldiers were hurt.
Pakistan: Taliban figure arrested - The Boston Globe(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility for attacks on US-led coalition forces, was caught in the southwestern Baluchistan province after using a local cellphone, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
The official said Latifi told authorities that he had no information about the whereabouts of Taliban leader, Mullah Omar, although he said he was hiding somewhere in Afghanistan.
Latifi was not a prominent figure in the Taliban when the Islamic militia was in power but became a media contact after its ouster.
Pakistan says it arrested Taliban spokesman(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi was caught Tuesday in southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Another interior ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to media, said Latifi had been using a Pakistani mobile phone and two satellite telephones and would be moved to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, for questioning.
The official said Latifi so far had told authorities that he had no information about the whereabouts of the most-wanted Taliban leader, Mullah Omar, although he said he was hiding somewhere in Afghanistan.
Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility for attacks on U.S.-led coalition forces, was caught in the southwestern Baluchistan province after using a local cell phone, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Another Interior Ministry official said Latifi had been using a Pakistani cell phone and would be moved to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, for questioning.
He said some associates of Latifi were also captured, but did not identify them.
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Pakistan: 'Taliban spokesman held'(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi was caught in south-western Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Another interior ministry official said Latifi had been using a Pakistani mobile phone and two satellite telephones and would be moved to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, for questioning.
However, a second security official said Latifi was captured from a home in Quetta, the capital of south-western Baluchistan province.
Abdul HakimLatifi, who claims to speak for the Taliban, said Thursday that its rebels carried out the killings.
It was not possible to independently verify the claims of Latifi, who is one of several people who claim to speak for the Taliban.
Karzai vowed at a Berlin conference in April to tackle feuding warlords and militias, many of whom are suspected of involvement in the country's booming drug trade.
A prominent Taliban spokesman who has often claimed responsibility for attacks on US-led coalition forces was tracked down and arrested Tuesday after using a Pakistani mobile telephone, Pakistan said.
Mullah HakimLatifi was caught in southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Another interior ministry official said Latifi had been using a Pakistani mobile phone and would be moved to Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, for questioning.
Afghanistan timeline January 2004(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Mullah HakimLatifi of the Taliban claimed responsibility.
In Kabul, a group of Loya jirga delegates led by Abdul Hafiz Mansoor made claims that the version of the Constitution of Afghanistan signed by Hamid Karzai on January 26 contained more that fifteen changes from the document approved of on January 4.
Taliban spokesman Mullah Abdul HakimLatifi claimed responsibility.
Pakistan said Tuesday that it had arrested a spokesman for the Taliban, the militia that ruled Afghanistan until it was ousted in a U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility for attacks against U.S.-led coalition forces, was caught in southwestern Baluchistan province, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said.
Baluchistan borders Afghanistan, and members of the Taliban are believed to have sought refuge in the area, the AP reports.
Ten Fingers, 6 Strings: "Spring Offensive? Never heard of her...."(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
There's no traffic on the route they took, but the Russians used to use it because they were afraid of the main road," Hamini said, referring to the Soviet troops that occupied Afghanistan in the 1980s.
However, Mullah HakimLatifi, who claims to speak for the Taliban, said its fighters detonated the mine by remote control.
It looks as if Mullah HakimLatifi was off playing "pin-the-burqa-on-the-jenny" when his compadres were passing out the memo to "end our misery of shivering in dank caves while getting plunked by the infidels like fat kids in dodgeball."
The Jawa Report v3.0 Beta Archives(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Latifi as you may recall is an if not accurate, common mouthpiece spouting Taliban propaganda.
Also see Chad Evans at In the Bullpen for news of the death of Al-Haj Othman.
Upon meeting with Governor Abdel Hakim Taniwal, Provincial Reconstruction Team or PRT Soldiers, and government representatives, who explained the provisions of the program to them, the commanders pledged their loyalty to the Karzai government by signing statements.
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A detained Taliban spokesman has told Pakistani interrogators that the militia's fugitive chief, Mullah Mohammad Omar, is hiding in Afghanistan and remains in contact with top commanders, an intelligence official said yesterday.
Mullah HakimLatifi, who has often claimed responsibility on behalf of the Taliban for attacks on US-led coalition forces, was arrested in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, Information Minister Shaikh Rashid Ahmad said.
Latifi was not a prominent figure in the Taliban while the militia was in power in Afghanistan, only becoming a media contact after the ouster of the movement in a US-led war in 2001.
Mullah Abdul HakimLatifi, a Taliban spokesman, called The Associated Press to claim responsibility.
He is safe," Latifi said of the Afghan, who was a driver for the Christian emergency relief group Shelter for Life.
Zabul has been a hotbed of activity for Taliban militants, who have repeatedly targeted construction workers and aid agencies on the newly refurbished Kabul-Kandahar highway.
In the Bullpen » Islamic Army of Iraq Leader Killed(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This is a major score, if true, in trying to crush the insurgency.
The Jawa Report linked with Taliban Spokesman HakimLatifi Arrested in Pakistan
Here’s some good news from FOXNEWS.Some Pakistani officials said Latifi was arrested Tuesday, but the intelligence official said he was detained Sunday at a home in Quetta’s Newi Killi neighborhood.
ABC News: Pakistan Claims Taliban Spokesman Arrest(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Pakistan Says It Arrested Taliban Spokesman Mullah HakimLatifi in Southwestern Province
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Oct 4, 2005 Pakistan said Tuesday that it had arrested a spokesman for the Taliban, the militia that ruled Afghanistan until it was ousted in a U.S.-led invasion in 2001.
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Scotsman.com News - International - Taleban arrest(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
A PROMINENT Taleban spokesman, who has often claimed responsibility for attacks on coalition forces, was tracked down and arrested in Pakistan yesterday after using a mobile phone.
Mullah HakimLatifi was caught by Pakistani authorities in the south-western Baluchistan province.
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