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    Khan's 13-year-old nephew has been pulled from a madrassa to train as a suicide bomber, and Khan fears he himself might be killed for begging the boy not to go. "The Taliban come in secret and take them for training from the madrassa" said Khan, a burly, black-bearded Pashtun, holding a picture of his young nephew. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune
    The Taliban come in secret and take them for training from the madrassa
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 13 months ago
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Pakistani militant groups influenced by al-Qaeda
  1. The distribution of the manual attests to the Taliban's growing strength and organizational capabilities
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 13 months ago
  2. Already into its fourth edition, there is clearly a demand among Taliban cadres for the lessons outlined in the manual.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 13 months ago
  3. Al-Qaeda is strictly behind the scenes – as a force multiplier, providing training, expertise both in combat arms and propaganda
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 13 months ago
  4. They go to the Taliban, but they get their training from the Arabs. It all comes from al-Qaeda.
    SOURCE: San Diego Union-Tribune 13 months ago

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