‘Killed’ Taliban Leader Appears On Video

A top Taliban leader thought to have been killed in January this year has appeared alive in a taped video message.
‘Killed’ Taliban Leader Appears On Video
Jasper Fakkert
5/4/2010
Updated:
10/1/2015
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In this photograph taken on November 26, 2008, Pakistani Taliban commander Hakimullah Mehsud speaks to a group of media representatives in the Mamouzai area of Orakzai Agency. (A Majeed/AFP/Getty Images)
A top Taliban leader thought to have been killed in a U.S. drone attack in January this year has appeared alive in a taped video message threatening the United States.

In the video message, Hakimullah Mehsud, threatens attacks against the United States while sitting between two masked armed men.

“Praise be to God, on the 4th day of April 2010, I give good news to the Muslim world about being alive and healthy,” Mehsud said in the video message, according to the Associated Press.

The video, which was apparently recorded in April was broadcasted on Pakistani television.

The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the failed car bomb attempt at Times Square last Saturday, however, the claims have been dismissed by N.Y. police and officials.
Jasper Fakkert is the Editor-in-chief of the U.S. editions of The Epoch Times. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science and a Master's degree in Journalism. Twitter: @JasperFakkert