Taleban commander still at large

[Caution]

The Taleban commander Mullah Dadullah has not been captured, a spokesman for the US-led forces in southern Afghanistan has said.

Last week Afghan officials indicated they had caught the commander, who is believed to be the Taleban's military leader in southern Afghanistan.

Mullah Dadullah is also high on the US most wanted list.

The US military spokesman said although a senior Taleban member had been caught, it was not Mullah Dadullah.

"We have, in fact, captured a high-ranking Taleban who does fit the general description of Mullah Dadullah but I can confirm to you it is not Mullah Dadullah," Major James Yonts told the BBC.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/5006052.stm

Here's the original DU thread on the "capture"
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2294170&mesg_id=2294170

Looks like we can't even capture the number 2's anymore.

[sarcasmo]

1. Did they just flat out give up looking for Osama?

This whole thing is just as bad as OJ saying he was going to look for Nicole's killer.

[tatertop]

2. Mullah Dadullah

There is a name even Americans
can remember. Is this the new Zarqawi?

[Hand]

3. "Fits the general description of Mullah Dadullah..."

"...especially after we cut off his leg." :rofl:

[AlCzervik]

5. and like Zarqawi---he hopped away.

[rodeodance]

4. oops.

[UrbScotty]

6. Under President "Tough on Terror?"

I'm shocked!

:sarcasm: