North And South Waziristan Taliban Groups Form Alliance -- Long War JournalTwo major Pakistani Taliban groups based in Waziristan that have feuded in the past have put aside differences and formed an alliance.
The North Waziristan faction, led by Hafiz Gul Bahadar, and the South Waziristan faction, led by Mullah Nazir, have agreed to put an end to a local feud with Baitullah Mehsud, the overall leader of the Pakistani Taliban. The three groups have joined forces to prevent outside enemies from dividing the Taliban, the BBC reported.
The three leaders met at an undisclosed location in the Waziristan region. The Taliban warlords agreed to form a 13-man shura, or council. Leadership of the shura would rotate and Baitullah, Nazir, and Bahadar will all sit on the council.
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My Comment: The Pakistan Government always hoped that they would be able to splinter the Taliban by making separate agreements with different groups. Sigh .... the Taliban are not so stupid .....