Egyptian fighters aiding Taliban: Army
EGYPTIAN fighters are increasingly aiding extremists in the badlands of Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan, providing training, financing and weapons, said a top Pakistani military commander.
In an exclusive interview with The Washington Examiner, 11th Corps Commander Lt-Gen Muhammad Masood Aslam said fighters from Algeria and the Sudan are also joining…
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