Afghan Taliban Confirms Mansoor’s Death, Appoints Moulavi Haibatullah Akhunzada New Emir

OSINT SUMMARY On Wednesday 25th May 2016, the Afghan Taliban confirmed the death of its leader Mullah Mohammad Akhtar Mansoor who was killed over the weekend by U.S. strike in Pakistan. Following his death, the Council (Shura) met and appointed Moulavi Haibatullah Akhunzada to be the new emir of the militant group. Akhunzada has served...