Osama not in Pakistan, say Taliban

[EagleEyes]

Osama not in Pakistan, say Taliban
By Alamgir Bhittani

TANK, Dec 17: Local Taliban militants on Monday denied that Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden might be hiding inside or near the tribal areas of the country.

A spokesman for the recently-formed United Taliban Movement of Pakistan (UTMP) in a statement accused President Pervez Musharraf of making false claims to please the ‘Americans’ in order to make money.

President Musharraf had claimed in an interview to The Washington Post that Bin Laden might be hiding in the area that borders Bajaur tribal agency and Afghanistan’s Kunar province.

“No one except Osama knows where he is. Musharraf is making such statements to make more money,” the spokesman, Maulavi Omar, said.

He alleged that such statements were tantamount to inviting US forces to invade the country.

He added that the tribal militants would welcome and protect the Al Qaeda leader if he ever came to their area.

He denied that the Afghan Taliban had formed the UTMP, but acknowledged that they shared the same ideals and goals.

“Of course, our mission is the same and we believe that Mullah Omar is our caliph but, at the same time, we have our own separate struggle which is limited to Pakistan.”

He reiterated his threat to the government that if military operations in tribal areas and Swat were not halted within 10 days, militants would launch attacks on security forces throughout the country.“We have given a 10-day deadline to the government of Pakistan to withdraw troops from tribal areas and Swat.”

He demanded release of all Taliban prisoners, including the Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz.

“If the demands are not met there were will be large-scale attacks on security forces throughout the country,” he warned.

Osama not in Pakistan, say Taliban -DAWN - Top Stories; December 18, 2007

 

[roadrunner]

It's difficult to say where he is. The only certainty is that Afghanistan is not getting any safer.

 

[ejaz007]

It is surprising isn’t it that USA started its war on terrorism from Afghanistan and they still have not been able to capture the person who they blame for 9/11 attacks on USA.
Is this failure on the part of USA or they are deliberately letting him loose so that their war on terror does not end soon.

 

[solid snake]

I wish he is still alive. I wish he is in Pakistan. I wish we catch him. Then I wish we hang him for every single citizen of Pakistan that Al Qaeda has killed.

 

[IceCold]

“Of course, our mission is the same and we believe that Mullah Omar is our caliph but, at the same time, we have our own separate struggle which is limited to Pakistan.”

He reiterated his threat to the government that if military operations in tribal areas and Swat were not halted within 10 days, militants would launch attacks on security forces throughout the country.“We have given a 10-day deadline to the government of Pakistan to withdraw troops from tribal areas and Swat.”

He demanded release of all Taliban prisoners, including the Lal Masjid cleric Maulana Abdul Aziz.

“If the demands are not met there were will be large-scale attacks on security forces throughout the country,” he warned.

Osama not in Pakistan, say Taliban -DAWN - Top Stories; December 18, 2007

The highlighted line shows the real meaning.Seems like some one is not happy about pakistan making progress on WOT and hence new orders have been issused. I dont know when will the government realize those we are trying to be friends with are nothing but a disguise and all they want is the complete distruction of pakistan.

 

[HAIDER]

No one except Osama knows where he is

it means he is dead and what he is facing after death only he knows.....

 

[Cheetah786]

It is surprising isn’t it that USA started its war on terrorism from Afghanistan and they still have not been able to capture the person who they blame for 9/11 attacks on USA.
Is this failure on the part of USA or they are deliberately letting him loose so that their war on terror does not end soon.

Men fight and die for there cause cowards hide and protect them selfs.

Mullah Omar is our caliph wow he is a man of integrity and honour and religion oh wait a minute isnt he hiding some where protecting his own neck.while paying people to commit suicide bombings and attack from behind the civilians.i say these guys have setup a new standerd for cowards.

MIRAMSHAH, Dec 17: Militants announced on Monday a unilateral ceasefire till January 1 in North Waziristan.

Their spokesman Ahmadullah Ahmadi told journalists that government buildings would not be attacked. “But we will resume activities after January 1,” he said.

He said the decision had been taken by the Taliban Shoora at a meeting presided over by Hafiz Gul Behadur.—Correspondent

Wow they declare ceasefire them selfs and government allows it.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Men fight and die for there cause cowards hide and protect them selfs.

Mullah Omar is our caliph wow he is a man of integrity and honour and religion oh wait a minute isnt he hiding some where protecting his own neck.while paying people to commit suicide bombings and attack from behind the civilians.i say these guys have setup a new standerd for cowards.



Wow they declare ceasefire them selfs and government allows it.

I couldn't agree more with the first part of your post.

With respect to the GoP accepting the ceasefire - IMO, they are busy mopping up in Swat, and would probably not mind the extra time in finishing up there and then focusing resources on this "United Taliban" threat.

The GoP was criticized for releasing the 25 men B Mehsud wanted in exchange for its own 200 or so men (apparently they did not include the 7 Mehsud really wanted), and by doing so the PA was able to mount an offensive in Swat after effectively neutralizing any chance of Mehsud supporting Fazlullah.

 

[mujahideen]

I wish he is still alive. I wish he is in Pakistan. I wish we catch him. Then I wish we hang him for every single citizen of Pakistan that Al Qaeda has killed.

I agree with your statement 100%, but we have to remember that the U.S. would want him and also that the if he is caught by our security forces it will start such a war that will definitely be devasting to Pakistan. The militants will strike everywhere. I think its better if he is caught in another country or if he is killed before capture.