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Hakimullah Mehsud

Pakistan Taliban commander Hakimullah Mehsud (L) is seen with his arm around Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud

The Pakistani Taliban have a new leader — and that’s not good news

Conflict & Justice

The Pakistani Taliban has elected a new leader and his reputation precedes. Mullah Fazlullah replaces Hakimullah Mehsud, who was killed in a US drone attack last week.

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