Mullah Omar's son says he cannot support new Taliban leader

August 01, 2015 02:46

No sooner had the Taliban selected a new chief to replace Mullah Omarthan deep fractures emerged on Friday, as the former leader's son said he rejected the choice of successor.

The dispute threatens to derail embryonic peace talks and a rift could allow other Jihadist groups, such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, a foothold in Afghanistan.

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